1) Macintosh G5 computer or better- there are many models available, any of which would be fine. Choose a configuration that fits within your budget. Make sure that you have 1 GB of RAM included in your system if you will be doing digital audio.

2) Microsoft Office software

3) Digidesign Mbox II audio system (optional)

Educational discounts are available for students and faculty at Apple retail stores or online at the Apple Store for education.

Information about the digidesign Mbox system can be found at www.digidesign.com.

NEiA Audio Production students will have to intern for an audio-based company in order to graduate from the program. These internships are to be taken during AMT397 and AMT398 classes. The Audio Department also advises students to have additional internship experience (if they are able to) during their education here at the college. Our Career Services Department may have postings available for students interested in getting an internship in the audio field. Also, it may be beneficial to ask audio faculty members here at the college about possible internships that may be available in the area.

Tai Irwin is your audio production department career services advisor and is located at the Career Services Center at 34 Station Street. (across the railroad tracks from the 10 Brookline Place building). Please visit him if for job and internship information.

A complete listing of faculty contacts is available at the following link: Faculty Contacts Link

If you are uncertain who your teacher is, proceed to the Registrar's office (2nd floor) and pick up your student schedule.

You can also come and see your Department Chair, Rob Lehmann or Assistant Department Chair, Dave Lefkowitz anytime during the week.

In the unfortunate event that you are starting your classes late, complete the following steps…

1. Find out your instructors’ names and email addresses.

Your instructors’ names will be found on your official schedule. 
Contact information can be easily found by visiting this web address: http://mis411.aisites.com/php/neia_contacts.php
Note: If the name of your instructor shows “STAFF”, please contact Rob Lehmann (contact info below) for the name of your instructor.

2. Get in touch with your instructors, receive course information, and complete all assignments.Emailing is probably the most efficient way to reach your instructors, but you can swing by an instructor’s desk during his or her office hours (Barbara Merandi 1 (800) 903-4457 will have office hours information).

Topics for discussion:      
Materials & texts needed for the course
Syllabi, handouts, and missed assignments.
Make up classes available.

3. Purchase necessary materials and receive your audio kit.The NEiA Bookstore is within the Basement Level UG.
Make sure that you receive your first semester kit at the bookstore (it is prepaid)

4. Other Information           

Student ID: Student Services Department
Official Schedules: Registrar’s Office
Faculty Advisor: Expect to be contacted by your faculty advisor in two to three weeks.

Important Contacts: Kate Williams
Assistant to the Dean of Academic Affairs
Email: kawilliams@aii.edu
1(617) 582-4457

Rob Lehmann
Audio Department Chair
Academic Affairs Office: 10 Brookline Place
Email: lehmannr@aii.edu
1(617) 582-4446

Dave Lefkowitz
Audio Department Assistant Chair
Academic Affairs Office: 10 Brookline Place
Email: dlefkowitz@aii.edu
1(617) 582-4550