SAE-Tonmeister (Masters Level) - Module Overview
- General Requirements
- Module Overview
The list below shows only the main topics covered during the course. For a complete list please see our curriculums displayed at each SAE location.
TM-403 - Industry Perspectives & Issues
This module surveys the structure and operations of the music and general entertainment industries and considers the policies and attitudes of the industries as they relate to the world market. It establishes some advanced methodologies, skills and attitudes which are essential to successful research in the field, and which enhance the ability to identify, analyse and contribute intelligently to issues currently influencing the industry and the wider community.
TM-404 - Cultural Perspectives
This module aims to establish a sense of aesthetic perspective, to cultivate a sensitivity to cultural nuances, norms, and imperatives over past ages, and to stimulate an appreciation of the ways various audio media have been used and integrated in the past to 'capture' images of human experience. In considering the roles of music producers, musicians, music arrangers, entertainment managers and other music industry executives it examines the work and practice of a selection of successful professionals who have made major contributions as professionals in their specialised fields.
TM-401 - Business and Legal Studies
In addition to other components, this module focuses on advanced management skills with regard to administration, finance, personnel and forward production planning. Also dealt with are issues regarding promotion, publicity and marketing and students are given a thorough grounding in the legal aspects of the entertainment industry.
TM-402 - Advanced Music Recording & Production
This module is designed to introduce students to the concept of classical recording and advanced production techniques. Students gain supervised professional experience in our extensive facilities. As a result students can apply their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in any professional setting. A significant part of this module is music theory and music arrangement, for various styles of music.
TM-405 - Acoustic Design and Theory
This module is designed to introduce students to acoustic design principles for all types of acoustic applications. Subjects include: Advanced acoustic theory, design acoustics for concert halls, working with architects, CAD drawing, acoustics and music, creating special acoustic environments and more.
TM-406 - Specialised Research Project
This section of the programme allows students to undertake an approved masters level research project. It is, in effect, a double module and is designed to show a student's ability to initiate, implement and evaluate a substantial creative/ technical project. The project will be supervised by a advanced member of staff approved by the Manager.