School for electronics

Eriatarka · 28th June 2009

So I've been hovering around the idea of going back to school for electronics. Not electrical engineering... more or less with electronics and computer engineering emphasis.

Basically I want to be able to build all this absolutely wonderful gear that makes me salivate and spring out of my boots.

Do I need to pay 11 grand for the next 2 years or what?

I have very very little experience with electronics.

Is it worth it? Is it the best route to take?

I have a degree in sound engineering and feel as though I need something more.

Helpful advise anyone??

kafka · 28th June 2009

You might consider a basic circuit analysis course at a local community college. It'll be mostly mathematical, but you'll learn the language of how circuits are evaluated. And, given what community colleges charge, it'll probably give you the most bang for your buck in terms of instruction.

DeeDrive · 28th June 2009

Yeah I agree, community college is probably the best bet. I have a 2 year technical degree that gave me all the basics, and then you can learn more on your own after that.

Phil Feinman · 3rd July 2009

I ended up going to the University of Hartford for Audio Engineering Technology. As far as I know, it's the only school in the country that has a major dedicated to audio electronics. It was a great education and I got a job designing right out of the gate.

Matt Syson · 3rd July 2009

Hi
If it is to possibly get qualifications and a job you need school but if it is for your own satisfaction and interest and you have a job read, read and read some more. Basic electronics books to start with. Build something and blow it up and repair it. Start with battery gear so you will not hurt yourself and progress from there.
Matt S

28th June 2009	#1
Eriatarka Gear interested Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Thread Starter	School for electronics So I've been hovering around the idea of going back to school for electronics. Not electrical engineering... more or less with electronics and computer engineering emphasis. Basically I want to be able to build all this absolutely wonderful gear that makes me salivate and spring out of my boots. Do I need to pay 11 grand for the next 2 years or what? I have very very little experience with electronics. Is it worth it? Is it the best route to take? I have a degree in sound engineering and feel as though I need something more. Helpful advise anyone??

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kafka Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,267	You might consider a basic circuit analysis course at a local community college. It'll be mostly mathematical, but you'll learn the language of how circuits are evaluated. And, given what community colleges charge, it'll probably give you the most bang for your buck in terms of instruction. __________________ - It looks just like a Telefunken U47 - with leather. You'll love it ... - Jazz is not dead - it just smells funny. - It doesn't make much difference how the paint is put on as long as something has been said. Technique is just a means of arriving at a statement.

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DeeDrive Lives for gear Joined: May 2005 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 986	Yeah I agree, community college is probably the best bet. I have a 2 year technical degree that gave me all the basics, and then you can learn more on your own after that. __________________ "When life gives you lemons, just say f@*k the lemons and bail" http://www.myspace.com/mattdistad http://www.myspace.com/froghollowdaycamp

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Phil Feinman Gear interested Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 8	I ended up going to the University of Hartford for Audio Engineering Technology. As far as I know, it's the only school in the country that has a major dedicated to audio electronics. It was a great education and I got a job designing right out of the gate. __________________ Phil Feinman www.philfeinman.com

3rd July 2009	#5
Matt Syson Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 4,822	Hi If it is to possibly get qualifications and a job you need school but if it is for your own satisfaction and interest and you have a job read, read and read some more. Basic electronics books to start with. Build something and blow it up and repair it. Start with battery gear so you will not hurt yourself and progress from there. Matt S __________________ Matt S www.mseaudio.co.uk

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