MEETINGS:
12 Classes - 4.5 hours each |
CLOCK
HOURS: 54 |
TUITION/BOOKS:
$1299/$30 |
|
ALTERNATE MATERIALS:
Alexander Magazine Training Subscription ($369.00)
|
| COURSE
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of
Associate Recording Engineer Program Courses |
| TRAINING
DESCRIPTION: |
Section 1 - Advanced Console
Techniques - 4 class meetings: |
| Students learn the basics of the Solid State
Logic 4000G console, shortest path technology, advanced console features, routing and
mixing for advanced micing techniques, and patching techniques for routing and for using
outboard gear. The students learn automated mixing theory
and compare different types of automation systems. The students learn the operation
and features of the Solid State Logic console and complete automated mixing practical
assignments. |
| Section 2 - Analog
Recording - 2 class
meetings: |
| Students learn analog recording theory as
well as electronic calibration of analog recorders.
Student learn advanced micing techniques applicable to analog
recording. |
| Section 3 - Signal
Processing - 4 Class Meetings |
| The students review
equalization techniques, and learn the basics delay and
reverberation techniques, including customization of parameters. Students also lean
advanced dynamic processing techniques including compression, expansion, noise reduction,
side chain use for dynamics processing and customization of parameters. |
| Section 4 - Final
Project - 2 class
meetings: |
| Students complete final
assignments on overdubbing and mixing assignments with analog
recording and the SSL 4000 console. |
| Campus Practice/Study Time:
Up to 16 hours of additional study or individual practice with
instructor assistance may be scheduled by each student. |
|
| Computer Music Technologies Course |
MEETINGS:
12 Classes - 4 hours each |
CLOCK
HOURS: 48 |
TUITION/BOOKS:
$1249/$369 |
|
Materials
charges include Alexander Magazine Training Subscription ($369.00) |
| COURSE
PREREQUISITES: Successful
completion of
Pro Audio Specialist
& Introduction To Music Theory Courses (or Associate Recording
Courses grauate). |
| TRAINING
DESCRIPTION: |
Section 1 - Hard Disk Applications - 5 class
meetings: |
| Students learn the DigidesignTM
Pro Tools program and apply this knowledge to a) audio music mastering, b) radio
commercial production, c) audio post for video, d) hard disk music recording & mixing. |
| Section 2 - MIDI Applications -
2 class
meetings: |
| Students learn an advanced MIDI program on
the Mac computer system and complete an advanced MIDI programming project. |
| Section 3 - Advanced
Mastering Techniques - 3 class
meetings: |
| Students learn techniques for
editing and mastering of music projects commercials and mixing
techniques that compliment the mastering process. |
| Section 4 - Final Hard Disk Recording Project-
2 class meetings: |
| Students complete a band music production
using Pro Tools, including recording, overdubbing and mixdown. |
| Campus Practice/Study Time: Up
to 16 hours of additional study or individual practice with instructor assistance may be
scheduled by each student. |
| Final Exam: Final
examination will be given 7 days after the last class. |
|
| Recording
Internship |
MEETINGS:
Individual campus meetings as necessary |
CLOCK
HOURS: 50 |
TUITION/BOOKS:
$224/$0 |
| INTERNSHIP
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of all Recording Engineer
Program Courses |
| Students act as a Second
Recording Engineer on 50 hours of professional recording sessions. Student must
interview and be accepted by a commercial recording studio (the school sets up the
interviews). Individual campus meetings are arranged to setup and successfully
complete the intern hours. |
|
Alternately the
student may, with administration approval, complete a program of 50
lab hours at the school to work on a self-generated project.
Students may be required to purchase additional lab units to
complete the lab project ($199 per 16 unit block). |
