Cornerstone University’s audio production major is one of the leading programs of its kind. Tell stories using the medium of sound while discovering the intricacies and science behind audio production. CU is determined to provide you with a holistic, cutting-edge education that will prepare you for a career in professional audio engineering.
We have partnered with several global organizations to offer our audio production students real-world experience in their field. From churches to local recording studios, we have partners that can help you develop your skills.
Opportunities
Corporate Sound
Fenton Records
Grooters Productions
Sound Post Recording Studios
Willow Creek Community Church
Careers
Our graduates go on to use their unique skills in churches, radio stations and broadcasting companies all around the country. Find out how you can serve the audio industry with your degree.
Opportunities
Church media director
Live audio engineer
Music producer
Recording studio engineer
Film post sound design and engineer
Recording studio operator
100%
Of audio production graduates from the class of 2019 were employed within six months.
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Program Features and Learning Outcomes
The audio production program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.
Off-Campus Study Opportunities
As an audio production student, you will have the opportunity to do an off-campus semester program at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville, Tenn.
Program Learning Outcomes
The audio production program reflects our commitment to developing students’ knowledge, skills and attitudes in five distinct yet interconnected areas.
Specialized Knowledge
Demonstrate an understanding of basic and advanced audio theory, as well as the functioning and use of both basic and advanced hardware and software involved in audio production.
Explain the core principles of basic and advanced audio theory.
Explain the core principles of basic and advanced hardware and software theory.
Applied Knowledge and Collaborative Learning
Demonstrate skills in the areas of live sound production, studio production and post-production for film.
Engineer studio sessions.
Mix and master multitrack sessions.
Demonstrate proficiency in the area of post for film. This includes ADR, scoring, Foley and mixing of the elements.
Engineer and run a live sound setup.
Intellectual Skills
Demonstrate your ability to integrate both traditional and non-traditional cognitive skills, including analytical inquiry, information literacy, quantitative fluency and communicative fluency.
Civic and Global Learning
Demonstrate intercultural competence in addressing civic, social, environmental and economic issues.
Biblical Worldview Integration
Articulate a Christ-centered worldview and its personal, professional and communal embodiment through Christian virtues.
Learning from professors that are so adept and knowledgeable in their fields puts the aspirations and goals that I have into perspective, showing me that they are attainable with the right amount of instruction, practice and application. They also help to shine a light on how to reflect Christ through media.
Luke Pohl (B.S. ’23)
Related Programs
The Communication, Media & Music Division offers a wide range of majors that can be tailored to your interests. Check out other programs related to audio production.
