Audio and Live Entertainment Major

Bachelor of Arts in Audio and Live Entertainment

Develop the skills to become an entertainment media professional with the Bachelor of Arts in Audio and Live Entertainment in the Lew Klein College of Media and Communication at Temple University. The 124-credit undergraduate program immerses students in the creation and distribution of musically oriented media content. From the recording studio to the live entertainment venue, students will master the procedures necessary to successfully conceive, create, and navigate complex entertainment projects.

The audio and live entertainment program is ideal for students aspiring to be audio engineers, content creators, managers, mastering engineers, media entrepreneurs, publishers, promoters or recording artists. Students in the program are immersed in the conception, creation, distribution, management and marketing of recorded audiobooks, concerts, music, nightclub performances, podcasts and more.

Students in the program work inside of Klein’s own media ecosystem—a real microcosm of the industry in which our student-run record label, Bell Tower Music interfaces with other student-run media outlets including The Temple News, TUTV and WHIP radio.

Through the Bachelor of Arts in Audio and Live Entertainment, you will

gain comprehensive knowledge of the economic, institutional, legal and structural foundations of the entertainment and music industries;
master the industry standard and leading-edge audio production technologies; and
practice critical thinking regarding global trends in entertainment and music.

This academic degree program acts as an intersection of business, live events, media and music. By enrolling in courses that span each discipline, students will gain an in-depth understanding of each role within the industry and develop a broader perspective about the multiple career pathways available after graduation.

An image of Klein students working in Studio G, Temple University's premier audio studio.

Photo credit: Ryan S. Brandenberg, CLA '14

What sets apart our Bachelor of Arts in Audio and Live Entertainment?

An interdisciplinary curriculum: The program is designed to converge the craft of popular music with the technological and business functions that are involved in distributing that content to the public. Coursework in the program combines learnings from the Klein College of Media and Communication; the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management; the Boyer College of Music and Dance; and the Fox School of Business, providing students a breadth of understanding of these diverse and rapidly evolving industries.
Media driven coursework: The curriculum for the audio and live entertainment program is centered in media, a vital revenue stream for music organizations and artists. Students in the program learn to produce and market music and other forms of audio entertainment like podcasts and audiobooks, as well as sound for video, interactive, immersive and other media technologies. And, as the program is designed for nonmusicians—those with a love of music and a desire to work in the industry—a background in music theory, notation or performance is not required.
Endless opportunities: Graduates will enter the workforce in Philadelphia, the fourth largest media market in the country. Students may leverage relationships with industry leaders located in our region, including the world leader in live production services, Clair Global, as well as several recording studios in the area, including Studio 4 Recording and Milkboy. Students may also seek opportunities at global concert promoter Live Nation, currently operating several of the many concert venues in the Philadelphia area.
International experience: Temple University offers an opportunity to learn in the top three global markets for music and live entertainment—Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. Whether you’re taking Studio Music Recording at Temple’s Japan Campus in Tokyo or The British Music Industry during a Klein Global Opportunities program in London, you will gain a global perspective in the music industry.

Classes & Curriculum

Students in the degree program complete 124 credits, including a minimum of 47 credits in audio and live entertainment courses. Classes you will take as part of the program include the following.

Artist Management
Audio Mixing
Live Sound Production
Marketing Music and Media
Music Publishing

Learn more about the Audio and Live Entertainment Major courses.

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Tuition & Fees

In keeping with Temple’s commitment to access and affordability, the Bachelor of Arts offers a competitive level of tuition with multiple opportunities for financial support.

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level (undergraduate or graduate), course load (full- or part-time), in-state or out-of-state residency, and more. You can view the full Cost of Attendance breakdown on the Student Financial Services website.

These tuition costs apply to the 2024–2025 academic year.

Pennsylvania resident: $20,616.00 per year
Out-of-state: $35,712.00 per year

Our Academic Advisors

Our academic advisors will help you stay on track to graduate and ensure you remain on a clear professional path.

Walk-in advising is available in the first two weeks of the semester for students who need assistance with any registration issues.

Express advising is available for students throughout the rest of the semester. Advisors answer routine questions in 15-minute sessions.

For more in-depth, personalized assistance, students may make appointments. To schedule an appointment or ask a question, contact our advising office.
Phone: 215-204-5273
Email: advise@temple.edu

You can also contact the advising office through TUportal under the Klein College tab.

The Klein Advising Office, which serves all Klein majors, is located at the following address.

Student Affairs/Advising
Annenberg Hall, Room 9
2020 N. 13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Important Dates

Our academic calendar includes an overview of all relevant upcoming dates.

Learn more about academic advising in the Audio and Live Entertainment Major.

Program Contact

Student Clubs & Organizations

Joining a student organization can affect your career and college experience in meaningful ways. Not only will you learn how to work with a team, you’ll also gain access to exciting projects, peer support and valuable networking opportunities. Below are examples of student clubs and organizations that can help you excel as a communication studies student.

Communication Studies and Media Arts Collective brings students together to assemble communication research, artistic projects and campaigns that contribute to a functioning civil society on campus and in the world.
LatinX Media Association provides extracurricular enrichment, opportunities, professional development and support to LatinX students and students interested in LatinX media, communication and culture, while strengthening representation and visibility at Klein College.
Music Business Club immerses students in the Philadelphia music industry, offering professional development services and opportunities to collaborate with fellow club members.
Music Technology and Business Society of Temple University provides students with guidance and support for navigating the complex network of the modern music industry, in addition to providing space in which members can meet and discuss various creative and technical topics.
Queer Student Union provides a safe social space to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) students while exploring issues relevant to the larger community, including civil rights, hate crime topics, health, racism within the LGBTQIA+ community and transphobia. By joining this club and enrolling in Klein's Communication Studies Pride course (CSI 3100), students in the program have the opportunity to immerse themselves in one of the biggest Pride parades in the nation, as well as grow their connection with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Learn more about student clubs and organizations available to student in the Audio and Live Entertainment Major.

Study Away

Take on new challenges, experiences and viewpoints in an array of academic settings in the U.S. or around the world, through the Audio and Live Entertainment Major’s Global Opportunities programs.

Our Global Opportunities programs create leaders in media and communication by providing opportunities to study and work while experiencing life in influential urban centers throughout the world.

You have the option of studying or interning in more than 20 destinations in the U.S. and around the world, including Dublin, Los Angeles and more.

These study away programs are designed to not only enhance your marketability in the global workplace, but also to increase your cultural capital and support your personal growth. Learn more about study away programs for the Audio and Live Entertainment Major.

Questions?

Representatives from our Global Opportunities office are available to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: 215-204-2354
Email: kleingo@temple.edu

Accreditation

CO-ALE-BA

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