I agree.
Doc, I can understand your impatience with people who like to be spoon-fed with advice, but perhaps we could cut her some slack until/unless she abuses the generosity of Forum members?
Because "Sound Design Technology", as an occupation title couldn't be much more vague, I googled it to find out what it involves. This is what I found:
University of Hertfordshire
Sound Design Technology BSc Hons
The course:
"You explore the latest digital audio hardware, software and programming packages and are involved in sampling sequencing, mixing, editing, recording and digital signal processing. You study MIDI protocols, MAX programming, as well as internet audio, with a focus on the production, development and applications of sound design and audio technology, sound effects and manipulation. The programme runs in parallel with the BSc Honours Music Technology.
This course enables you to explore the nature of current sound and music technologies, utilising the latest digital audio hardware, software and programming packages. You will investigate topics such as sampling, sequencing, sound editing, recording, digital signal processing, MIDI protocols, MAX programming and internet audio, ensuring that you will be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on experience expected of today's professionals.
The development of technical expertise is central to the philosophy of the courses and the role of the technologist sits between those of the hardware software engineer and the creative artist. In one direction this allows the delivery of effective systems for users, and in the other, aids artists in the realisation of creative works.
Year 1
This introductory year provides you with a foundation in the use of music and sound technology, including aspects such as MIDI, sampling and sequencing, mixing and processing, fundamentals of sound and vision, electronic audio and visual systems and programming principles.
Year 2
From the technological foundation of the first year, you develop such aspects as advanced sampling, hard-disk recording, sound and media, digital capture and manipulation, networked multimedia processing, content creation and manipulation.
Final Year
Much of your work will be built around a major project relevant to the programme you have chosen. This can take the form, for example, of the production of a multimedia CD-Rom, the development of an original piece of software, or the recording, editing and production of an audio CD.
Careers
You can expect to develop a career in hardware/software system specifications, world-wide web based music creation and delivery or technical support within the music industry (eg in sound reinforcement and recording, multimedia installations, or for music studios/production companies).
Soud Design - Film/Television/Radio/New Media"
I don't see any mention of loudspeaker design in there. I don't know if that's the same, or similar to what she's studying, but I don't think it's her fault if it's not part of the course content.
