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Audio Production Program

🎙️ Audio Production

From recording your first take to running a full audio production business. Podcasting, voice acting, ASMR, erotic audio, NiteFlirt scripts, sound design, and more.

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1
Foundations
Figure out who you are and what you're building.
21 credits
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Core (Required)
CRTV-101Introduction to Content Creation3 cr
Your starting point. Explore content formats, find your niche, and create your first pieces of content.
Core
DSGN-110Design Fundamentals3 cr
Color theory, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy for content creators.
Core
WRIT-103Writing for Digital Media3 cr
Write clearly for the internet. Headlines, hooks, calls to action, and platform-specific formats.
Core
PERS-105Personal Branding & Persona Development3 cr
Build your creator identity. Define your voice, visual brand, and persona strategy.
Core
DGTL-101Introduction to Digital Tools3 cr
Essential software and tools every content creator needs to know.
Core
HLTH-101Creator Wellness Foundations3 cr
Mental health basics for creators. Boundaries, burnout prevention, and sustainable work habits.
Wellness
Recommended Elective
IDEA-101Where Ideas Come From3 cr
Creative ideation techniques, brainstorming frameworks, and building an idea bank.
Recommended
2
Building Skills
Start creating real content. Get your first recordings done.
24 credits
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Core (Required)
SCRP-201Scriptwriting Fundamentals3 cr
Structure, pacing, dialogue, and formatting for scripts across media types.
Prereq: WRIT-103
Core
GRPH-109Graphic Design for Social Media3 cr
Create thumbnails, covers, social posts, and branded graphics that stand out.
Prereq: DSGN-110
Core
DGTL-105Content Management Systems3 cr
WordPress, website builders, and content organization at scale.
Prereq: DGTL-101
Core
PROF-100Professional Practices 13 cr
Communication, time management, client relations, and professional conduct.
Core
HLTH-201Emotional Labor & Client Management3 cr
Managing emotional boundaries with clients, fans, and audiences. Especially relevant for audio performers.
Prereq: HLTH-101
Wellness
Track Electives (Pick 3)
AUD-101Audio Recording Fundamentals3 cr
Microphones, gain staging, room acoustics, and your first quality recordings. The foundation of your audio career.
Audio Track
STDO-101Building Your First Home Studio3 cr
Equipment selection, room setup, and building a functional recording space on any budget.
Audio Track
SCRP-150Writing for Different Platforms3 cr
Adapt your writing for NiteFlirt listings, GWA posts, podcast descriptions, and platform-specific formats.
Prereq: WRIT-103
Audio Track
3
Growing Your Presence
Build an audience and start making money with audio.
24 credits
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Core
SCRP-202Advanced Scriptwriting3 cr
Complex narrative structures, multi-episode arcs, and advanced dialogue techniques.
Prereq: SCRP-201
Core
MKTG-203Digital Marketing 1 (SEO & Organic Growth)3 cr
Search engine optimization, content strategy, and organic audience building.
Core
NARR-205Interactive Storytelling & Series Design3 cr
Design multi-episode audio series, branching narratives, and recurring content formats.
Prereq: WRIT-103
Core
HLTH-301Stigma Navigation3 cr
Handling stigma around adult content, privacy strategies, and professional identity management.
Prereq: HLTH-201
Wellness
Audio Track
AUD-201Audio Editing & Post-Production3 cr
DAW workflow, noise removal, EQ, compression, and polishing your recordings for release.
Prereq: AUD-101
Audio Track
SCRP-250Improvisation & Live Script Adaptation3 cr
Think on your feet. Live phone performance, improvised scenes, and adapting scripts in real time.
Prereq: SCRP-201
Audio Track
STDO-201The Portable Studio3 cr
Record quality audio anywhere. Travel kits, mobile setups, and hotel recording techniques.
Prereq: STDO-101
Audio Track
PLAT-104Audio Platforms (NiteFlirt, SextPanther)3 cr
Platform-specific strategies for NiteFlirt, SextPanther, and audio-first adult platforms.
Prereq: AUD-101, SCRP-201
Audio Track
4
Monetization & Business
Turn your audio content into a real business.
24 credits
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Core
BSNS-401Monetization Strategies for Creators3 cr
Revenue models, pricing strategies, and building multiple income streams from content.
Core
BSNS-402Business Operations & Financial Literacy3 cr
Taxes, bookkeeping, contracts, and running a legitimate business as a content creator.
Core
MKTG-302SEO & Content Strategy3 cr
Advanced SEO, content calendars, and strategic content planning for growth.
Prereq: MKTG-203
Core
PROF-200Professional Practices 23 cr
Advanced professional skills: negotiation, contracts, and managing client relationships.
Prereq: PROF-100
Core
HLTH-302Financial Anxiety & Feast-or-Famine Cycles3 cr
Managing the emotional rollercoaster of irregular income. Building financial resilience.
Wellness
Audio Track
SCRP-300Series Writing & Content Universes3 cr
Build interconnected audio series, recurring characters, and content worlds that keep listeners coming back.
Prereq: NARR-205
Audio Track
STDO-202Acoustic Treatment on a Budget3 cr
DIY acoustic panels, bass traps, and room treatment for professional-quality recordings at home.
Prereq: AUD-101
Audio Track
MKTG-406Digital Marketing 2 (Paid Ads & Advanced)3 cr
Paid advertising, retargeting, conversion optimization, and advanced marketing techniques.
Prereq: MKTG-302
Core
5
Advanced Production
Level up your audio quality and production efficiency.
24 credits
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Core
AUD-301Advanced Audio Production3 cr
Multitrack mixing, mastering, advanced effects chains, and professional audio workflows.
Prereq: AUD-201
Audio Track
AUD-302Voice Acting & Performance3 cr
Character voices, emotional range, mic technique, and delivering compelling audio performances.
Prereq: AUD-201, SCRP-202
Audio Track
STDO-301Studio Upgrades & Investment Strategy3 cr
When and how to upgrade equipment. ROI analysis for gear purchases and studio improvements.
Prereq: STDO-201, BSNS-402
Audio Track
EDIT-301Advanced Editing & Post-Production3 cr
Advanced editing workflows, batch processing, templates, and efficiency techniques.
Core
OPER-302Time Management for Solo Creators3 cr
Scheduling, batching, productivity systems, and managing your time when you're a one-person operation.
Core
HLTH-401Long-Term Sustainability3 cr
Sustaining a creator career for years, not months. Avoiding burnout, pivoting, and evolving.
Wellness
OPER-303Tools & Automation for Creators3 cr
Automate repetitive tasks. Scheduling tools, batch uploads, and workflow automation.
Core
6
Audio Specialization
Go deep: podcasting, ASMR, and sound design.
21 credits
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Core
MKTG-501Community Building & Audience Retention3 cr
Build and nurture a loyal audience. Community management, engagement strategies, and retention.
Core
BSNS-501Advanced Business Strategy3 cr
Advanced growth strategies, competitive positioning, and long-term business planning.
Core
ANLY-305Analytics, Testing & Optimization3 cr
Data-driven decisions. A/B testing, analytics dashboards, and optimizing content performance.
Core
Audio Specialization
AUD-401Podcast Production & Monetization3 cr
Launch, produce, and monetize a podcast. Distribution, sponsorships, and audience growth.
Prereq: AUD-301
Specialization
AUD-402ASMR & Erotic Audio Mastery3 cr
Advanced ASMR techniques, erotic audio production, binaural recording, and building an audio-first brand.
Prereq: AUD-301, SCRP-300
Specialization
AUD-403Music & Sound Design for Content3 cr
Create custom soundscapes, intro/outro music, sound effects, and audio branding for your content.
Prereq: AUD-301
Specialization
7
Leadership & Teaching
Give back and level up others.
18 credits
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Core
LEAD-701Mentorship & Teaching for Creators3 cr
How to teach what you know. Mentoring newer creators and building teaching skills.
Core
LEAD-702Building & Managing a Team3 cr
Hiring editors, VAs, and collaborators. Managing a small team as a solo-turned-studio creator.
Core
LEAD-703Industry Ethics & Advocacy3 cr
Ethics in content creation, advocacy for creator rights, and industry responsibility.
Core
BSNS-701Advanced Revenue & Investment3 cr
Diversified revenue, investments, and building wealth beyond content creation.
Core
Electives (Pick 2)
LEAD-704Running Workshops & Courses3 cr
Design and deliver your own workshops, courses, and paid educational content.
Recommended
HLTH-701Supporting Other Creators (Peer Counseling)3 cr
How to support peers going through burnout, stigma, or career challenges.
Wellness
8
Capstone
Launch your audio business. For real.
12 credits
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PROJ-450Capstone Project: Launch Your Creator Business6 cr
Put it all together. Launch (or relaunch) your audio production business with a polished brand, active revenue, and a 12-month plan.
Capstone
PROJ-451Portfolio Development & Presentation3 cr
Compile your best audio work into a professional portfolio that attracts clients and collaborators.
Capstone
PROJ-452Industry Practicum3 cr
Complete real client work or mentor a newer creator. Apply everything in a professional context.
Capstone