Students will develop an in-depth understanding of sound theory suitable for interactive applications and digital entertainment. The will learn the relevant principles of Physics, Psychophysics, Acoustics and Psychoacoustics as well as detailed information on Microphones, Consoles, Control Surfaces, Recorders. Signal processing representations of audio will be introduced followed by effective methods for capturing both analogue and digital sound. Techniques to edit the audio seamlessly, as well as mixing and mastering to a professional standard, including Formats, Delivery Methods, Reproduction Systems.