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Turn Up the VolumeBy Sarah Jane UdallGraphic Design Training School Columnist Multimedia sound technology is an industry for anyone interested in getting involved in multimedia, and in sound or music from a technological perspective. A Changing IndustryAn influx of new technology in recent years has revolutionized the sound recording industry, and the use of sound multimedia. Opportunities to be a part of new forms of multimedia sound, and sound technology are opening up in several media industries, and there is a greater demand for individuals with a higher level of training and education in multimedia sound technology to fill these positions. Because it is a newer discipline, learning how to use new music and sound technology equipment used to have to be learned on-the-job, but now there are sound recording technology colleges that offer degrees in this course of study, and can provide you with the practical and theoretical background in multimedia sound technology that you will need to be successful in this growing industry.Training in Multimedia Sound TechnologySound technology schools and degree programs are designed for students interested in multimedia sound and music from the technological point of view. The curriculum of most programs in multimedia sound is divided between lectures and demonstrations, and practical, hands-on training done at audio engineering and sound production studios. These hands-on training opportunities will be crucial in your training in multimedia sound technology as they will allow you to become proficient in operating and creatively using a wide variety of sound equipment. Courses of study in multimedia sound programs typically include a background in physics, particularly physics of hi-fi, electrical engineering, computer science, and advanced mathematics. Additional classes include the art of sound technology and sound recording. In a class like this you will learn about the principles of electricity, electrons and sound, microphone selection and usage, analogue and digital recording, mixing, effects, and sequencing.Career OpportunitiesBecause of the wide range of technical features used in the sound recording industry, you will need a broad understanding of sound recording to compete for jobs in multimedia sound recording. A multimedia sound technological school, or program, can provide you with such understanding upon graduation, preparing and enabling you to pursue a wide variety of professions within the multimedia sound industry, along with the option of progressing in your study to a more advanced degree in multimedia sound. Or, you can earn similar degrees such as sound recording technology, performing arts technology, or audio production for broadcast media.About the Author:Sarah Jane Udall is a freelance writer currently living in New York City. Her previous experience includes working for Global Village Communications in Washington, D.C., and in the Creative and Development departments of VH1 and MTV networks as a production assistant, and a copy-writer, as well as doing script revision, press releases, and writing for an online newspaper. Sarah Jane holds a B.S. in Political Science and English Literature from the University of Utah.Posted on: February 15, 2006 |
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