This course combines all the key elements plus additional topics where you get to sound engineer for real. 
Aimed at those who want to make sound engineering a career and get a job in this industry and also those who make their living playing live and need to have a great quality of sound.

 So…you want to build a home recording studio?
Are you a Singer? Band member? or an Individual who wants to produce music?
Now is the time for you to record your music, do your remixes or electronic music even live performances on your own!

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

We will teach you:

• Basic of recording
• Basic of MIDI
• How to Compose your own music using any computer platforms
• Basic of mixing
• Few tips on how to design and understand your room — how to treat it, wire it, and condition it — with available materials.

Period 
3 weeks (2 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
290 JOD

Mixing is the perfect combination of art and science. On one hand you have to understand the song, the genre, and have an intuitive feel for how all the tracks should blend together in order to create the perfect mix, and on the other you need to know all the technical aspects and capabilities of the equipment required to actually perform the mix : consoles, dynamics processors, effects processors, etc. There are countless different ways you can mix one song, and each mix can have an entirely different feel.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge about your own individual mixing software.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course you will:

• Be able to understand how to mix a song.
• Be able to apply all the important aspects and successfully mix.

Period
2 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
350 JOD

An Introductory level course covering all the key areas of radio broadcasting facilitated by one of the renowned industry professionals.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• Introduction to radio broadcasting.
• Introduction to broadcast studios.
• Types of broadcast.
• Production techniques.
• Digital audio workstation.
• Broadcast console.
• Automation software.

Period 
12 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours 
2 hour classes

Price
1290 JOD

This course covers the new digital radio system DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting, nowadays often called Digital Radio) which is a very innovative and universal multimedia broadcast system, which will replace the existing AM and FM audio broadcast services in many parts of the world in the future.

9 weeks (2 classes / week) 3 hour classes   890 JOD

If you’ve wondered how video and interactive designers move images, typography, and shapes across a screen, there’s a good chance that they have used Adobe After Effects.

In this short course, we will cover the basics of After Effects and will teach you how to use Adobe After Effects to efficiently produce motion graphics and visual effects for film, TV, video, multimedia and the web.

This 12 day course will teach you to use powerful tools for creating a wide range of visuals and audio effects.

After Effects at SAE is taught on Windows and Mac OS X users.

Prerequisites
Photoshop, Illustrator

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course you will have a strong knowledge on the following areas:

• Adobe After effects essentials (working smoothly inside the panels and efficiently using the wide set of tools).
• How to animate images and graphics (using Adobe After effects).
• How to create certain effects that can be used for TV idents and commercials.
• How to use certain Adobe after effects plug-ins to create some interesting effects.

Period
4 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
790 JOD (Special price for current / Ex SAE students)

Don’t Just PLAY games. CREATE them! 

If you want to create the next game for Facebook or the IPhone join us in the upcoming 3D Game Design and Development course.

As a 3D Game Design and Development student you will be able to use your knowledge to produce a game by the end of 36 lessons under simulated industry conditions. Sounds exciting right?

With gaming forecasted to be the biggest growth area of the media industry worldwide, game design and development has never been more thrilling.

Prerequisites
 None

Learning Outcomes

When completing this course, you will have strong understanding of how to work in different game production pipeline stages such as:

• Game Design
  From conceptualization through to writing detailed background stories, the course moves from basic concepts of games design through to more challenging areas such as storyline, game play mechanics, controls and interface.
  

• Game Development
  Involves some basic game programming.
  

• Software
  Learning how to use the related software such as Autodesk, Maya and The Unreal Game Engine. Students will import elements to be used in their game level from 3D software packages, they will create and use existing libraries in the game engine and they will arrange and create their game level using these elements.
  

Period
12 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
1890 JOD

The easiest way to make something look alive is to make it move.

Animation is used in everything nowadays. Films, Games, TV Commercials, and even animated presentations are all increasingly using 3D elements whether in the form of 3D modeled and animated characters (spider man movie, avatar) or 3D visual effects like explosions and natural forces like stormy seas and hurricanes (2012 movie), or even animated 3D text ( Program separators on MBC 2 and 4).

To create such elements you need three things, a dedicated mind (You), a powerful 3D software (Autodesk 3Ds Max), and a very good course that will help you grasp the essential tricks and techniques involved in creating such elements (The 3Ds Max Essentials Course).

Over the course of 15 lessons you will get an introduction to animation that can be followed up later with the more advanced course 3D Max Character Animation.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

Completing this course will give you solid basis on how to use Autodesk 3Ds Max and its tools to create the following:

• Interesting 3D modeled objects (like Mobile  phones, simple characters, 3D text)
• Textures and colors for 3D objects (using image textures)
• Basic animations for 3D objects.
• Interesting lighting setups for 3D objects and scenes and how to render them.

Period
5 weeks (3 classes per week)

Hours 
3 hours classes

Price
590 JOD

If you take a look around you in the streets, inside a mall, restaurant, or even at home you will realize that the world you see around you is made up of names, icons, pictures, colors, words and meanings.  Without graphic designers the world would be simply plain.

Our course of Web & Graphic Design will show you how to bring your creativity to life with an intense production-based 16 week course, built around industry-standard computer software – Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat).

You’ll work on your individual portfolio, perfecting your creative pieces throughout the course. Your graphic design portfolio becomes your personal advertisement to the industry, which will accompany you as you search for that all-important first job.

Prerequisites
English Language

Learning Outcomes

• Develop an understanding of the different Adobe CS4 design software’s for print, and web design and how to integrate them together to create compelling designs.
• Learn and use the following software’s: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign,  Flash & Dreamweaver.
• Learn by doing several designs from logos, stationary, animated banners, advertising campaigns, print ads and websites.
• Learn brainstorming techniques used in multi-national advertising agencies to enhance your creative skills.
• Know and understand terminology of the industry
• Develop the skills needed to prepare files for print and production.

Period
16 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours 
3 hour classes

Price
1250 JOD

Knowing what goes where on a magazine or newspaper page, is called layout design, it is a creative challenge for a graphic designer.

The Newspaper & Magazine Design short course will give you the foundations needed to help you become a layout designer.  You will learn how to design sophisticated pages for magazines and newspapers. You will develop an understanding of page design techniques, industry lingo, and how to prepare pages for production. 

By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio packed with impressive layout designs to help you get the job you want.

Prerequisites
Photoshop & English Language

Learning Outcomes

• Learn how to use Indesign CS4 & Illustrator basics in order to become a layout designer.
• Understand the difference between page design and story design.
• Create different layouts depending on story length, importance and photos.
• Know and understand terminology of the industry
• Understand the different page formats, binding, and preparing files for production.

Period
8 weeks (2 classes a week) 

Hours 
2 hour classes

Price
690 JOD

A 3-week Apple Certified short course given by an Apple Certified trainer.
Gain general Post-production skills (editing) and explore the infinite possibilities of Final Cut Pro, industry standard editing software.

By the end of the three weeks, you will take the Apple exam and get certification for Level 1.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course, you will be able to work within FCP in a professional way, understanding the medium, video formats and processes – capturing, exporting, conforming, etc. You will also be able to edit (cut, match, color correct) video footage using advanced FCP tool, as well as video effects and other plug-ins.

Period
3 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours 
3 hour classes

Price
650 JOD

Production Management course for Industry Professionals – both TV and Film.
The course will explore the budgeting and scheduling side of production management, throughout the use of Industry Standard software: EP Movie Magic.

Prerequisites
None   

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the course, students should be able to professionally budget and schedule a production (TV Commercial, Music Video, Film, Documentary or TV Show) using EP Movie Magic.

Period
6 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
2 hour classes

Price
1090 JOD

The Canon DSLR Camera is the lowest budget camera used by professionals.

Learn how to use this camera in directing and cinematography and own the camera by the end of the course.
More and more productions these days use this new technology! Series like House MD or movies like Harry Potter and the Iron Man 2 already adhered to the Canon Filmmaking.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of week 4 , you will be able to comfortably manage the technical side of a production using a DSLR camera, adjusting it to meet the industry requirements.
• You should also be able to plan  and execute a lighting floor plan as well as control other cinematography elements such as camera work, composition and blocking.

Period
4 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
690 JOD

Roles for child actors are not only found in advertisements, but also in the area of theater, television and movies. 

We provide a supportive, fun environment where kids can be creative and expressive. They will learn the craft of acting for Film, TV and Theatre. They will learn the basic techniques of acting, following proven methods and special game-like exercises specifically tailored for kids!

In a country in need for young actors, this could be a great opportunity for kids pursuing the acting dream! By the end of our 16 lessons you will get an acting reel and a head shot that your kid can use for any future auditions.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of 8 weeks, your kid should have acquired basic acting skills that will allow them to perform in theatre, TV or film.
• Kids should get an understanding of production, as well as acting for a director, without losing the fun side of it.
• They should also be able to practice warming up and breaking ice techniques on their own

Period
8 weeks (2 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
925 JOD

Would you like to be an actor?

In a region where film productions are rising rapidly, you can have a chance to pursue the dream of being a motion picture actor!
Learn the craft and technique of acting with experienced lecturers and prepare to star in the next production!

By the end of our 16 lessons you will get an acting reel and a head shot that you can use for any future auditions.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of 8 weeks, you should have acquired acting skills that will allow you to perform in theatre, TV or film through the use of extensive acting techniques (Method acting, Please don’t act and Stanislavsky).
• You should get an understanding of production, as well as acting for a director.
• You should also be able to practice warming up and breaking ice techniques on their own, as well as prepare casting sessions including cold reading, improvisation and monologue

Period
8 weeks (2 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price
925 JOD

This TV Presenters Master Course is distinctive; as it combines rigorous theory, hours of camera and a productive “hands on” approach to TV presenting – together with soft skills development training.

SAE TV Presenters Master Course allows participants to experience producing and TV presenting, as well as to master the skills most needed in the TV industry; effective and positive communication skills. 

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• Team Building Training
• Learn the Importance of Effective and positive communication.
• A guide to how to write presenter scripts.
• A look at personality, style and general show presentation.
• Interviewing , presenting and reporting techniques.
• Tips on how to get the best from your voice.
• Studio autocue reading.
• Advice on how to break into the TV industry.

Period
1 week ( 7 classes a week)

Hours 

Price
975 JOD

A 4-week workshop that will give students an overview of every step of a TV Commercial Production, since conception to delivery, in addition to production.

Students will work on advertisement agencies briefs and conceive, produce and deliver a 30 sec or 60 sec. TV Commercial for a pre-determined campaign.

If you want to know how media works in the 21^st century join us in the upcoming TV commercial workshop.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the workshop, you should be able to understand the working methods of video advertisement since conception to delivery. You will work with an Advertisement Agency and they will have to comply with all the requirements in order to achieve a quality product and satisfy the client. You should also have an overview of a TV Commercial production, including budgeting, scheduling and casting.

Period
4 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours  
3 hour classes

Price
750 JOD

For the serious photographer who wants to work in print media.

Prerequisites
None

Learning Outcomes

• 35mm and Digital photography skills.

• Studio and exterior lighting.

• Portrait, wedding, landscape, close-up, product photography.

• Exposure, Aperture, Shutterspeeds, Lenses, Light

• Photojournalism

Period
10 weeks (3 classes a week)

Hours
3 hour classes

Price 
1290 JOD

This course focuses on using the Objective C programming language to create an iPhone application. It also introduces participants to key theories, concepts, issues, and the business model of the Apple App Store along with Apple's app review process given by a senior microsoft certified software developer with 10 years of industry experience. 

Students will learn the submission process to Apple for appraisal. Each participant will be able to produce a functional application at the end of the course.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in C, C++, Objective C, Java or C#

Learning Outcomes

• Mobile Applications development for iPhone

Period
12 days

Hours
5 hour Classes

Price 
TBA

Remarks 
This course is subsidised by INTAJ. To book please contact INTAJ directly

Building on the concepts introduced in our iPhone Essentials course, the advanced course covers new areas and techniques that can be used to make more sophisticated, polished apps for both iPhone/iPod Touch and iPad devices.  It covers advanced debugging techniques, including using Shark to identify performance issues, and Instruments to identify leaks and other issues.  The course introduces OpenGL programming on iOS devices, and significant time is spent with CoreAnimation.  The course covers using the Objective C runtime to reflect/introspect classes, the messaging subsystem, MKMapView to display maps with custom annotations, communication with REST web services and several common threading patterns including using GCD.  

PREREQUISITES: 
BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN OBJECTIVE C, OR IPHONE APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT (ESSENTIALS)

12 days

    5 hour classes
    Price  1890 JOD (New participants) or 1490 JOD (Graduates of  SAE iPhone Essentials).