Meeting Notice: October 2026 – Future-Proofing Audio Education: From Emerging Workflows to AI - Audio Engineering Society

We are going in-person again!

The next meeting of the AES Melbourne Section will be an in-person event to be held on Monday 12^th October 2023 at 7:30pm at the Fairfield campus of the Melbourne Polytechnic (details below).

It will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/AESMelbourneSection

Education Manager for Music, Sound Production and Screen & Media at Melbourne Polytechnic, Daniel Bodnarcik will present on the topic of:

Future-Proofing Audio Education: From Emerging Workflows to AI

Audio technologies and creative workflows are evolving faster than traditional education systems can easily respond. Drawing on research presented at the AES 159th Convention, this presentation explores findings from an international study of audio engineering and creative technology education across institutions in Europe.

The research identified recurring approaches to future-ready education, including adaptable and principle-based curriculum, strong industry integration, interdisciplinary and project-based learning, and sustained professional development for educators. These approaches aim to prepare students not simply for the tools used today, but for workflows and technologies that are still emerging.

The second half of the presentation will turn to artificial intelligence as a practical demonstration of workflow possibilities. Through exampling accessible tools, the session will explore how AI can be incorporated into creative audio workflows in ways that practitioners and educators can readily understand, adapt and apply. Rather than focusing on individual tools, the emphasis will be on workflow, creative decision-making and how existing practices might evolve, alongside broader questions of assessment, authorship and copyright.

Details:
Monday 12^th October 2026 at 7:30pm
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Yarra Edge Theatre
Melbourne Polytechnic – Fairfield Campus
101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield.

See map at the bottom of this notice for the exact location.
Free parking for attendees is available on campus as directed by Security at the main entrance.

About Daniel Bodnarcuk:

Daniel Bodnarcuk is Education Manager for Music, Sound Production and Screen & Media at Melbourne Polytechnic, with experience across vocational, higher and secondary education.

His research focuses on audio technology education, emerging creative technologies and the relationship between education and contemporary industry practice. As part of an International Specialised Skills Institute Fellowship, Daniel investigated approaches to audio engineering and creative technology education across institutions including Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam, Conservatorium Haarlem, HKU Utrecht, the University of Birmingham and the University of Westminster.

The findings formed the basis of his paper, Enhancing Creative Technologies in VET: Lessons from Case Studies in Audio Engineering and Sound Production Training, presented at the 159th Audio Engineering Society Convention in Long Beach, California in 2025. His current interests include generative AI, immersive audio, adaptable curriculum design and the changing skills required of future creative professionals.

Visitors and guests are welcome.
Parking is available on-site, as directed by Security at the entrance.

We hope to see you there!

Melbourne Polytechnic Location: 101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield.