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PROGRAM
NAME / DESCRIPTION |
MIN. CLOCK
HOURS |
HOURS
W/FREE LAB |
PROGRAM
LENGTH |
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Pro Audio Specialist Program* |
30 clock hours |
38 clock hours |
2-3 Weeks
(depending on
schedule) |
Students study essential audio and recording theory
representing the minimum theory that needs to be mastered for
employment. Training includes the basics of sound,
microphones, mixers and consoles, dynamic processing,
equalization, effects, mixing, equipment interconnection,
sound reinforcement, analog/digital recording, MIDI
production, DAW production, and mastering.
Students are exposed and work with basic techniques for
the specialty featured in the individual courses. Courses are
available in the specialties of Band Recording, Pro Tools
Basics, Cubase Basics. See individual course descriptions in
catalog for a more in-depth description.
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Recording Techniques I Program** |
40 clock hours |
52 clock hours |
5-12 weeks
|
Essential training for live sound and recording technicians.
Students study use of recording and sound reinforcement
equipment including studio/stage setup of real instruments,
with monitoring, recording, overdub & mixing using Pro Tools
and a digital console. Students complete one course to
complete the program.
Working in crews or individually, the students practice
and complete band recording, overdubbing and mixdown projects.
See individual course descriptions in
catalog for a more in-depth description.
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Associate Recording Engineer/Producer |
128 clock hours
|
152 clock hours |
3-9 Months |
Essential training for project recording engineer/producers.
Students study recording and sound reinforcement equipment
including studio/stage setup of real instruments, with
monitoring, recording, overdub & mixing using Pro Tools and a
digital console. Students also learn the basics of music
theory as applied in popular production and the basic of the
Music Business. Students learn electronic production
techniques and demonstrate individual competency in recording
& Mixing.
Students must complete three classes (Recording
Techniques I, Introduction To Music, Production Techniques I).
See individual course descriptions in
catalog for a more in-depth description.
|
Music Producer Program
(Associate REP or Recording Techniques I Prerequisite) |
96 clock hours
|
120 clock hours
|
3-6 Months |
|
Complete training for the project recording engineer and/or
music producer. Students learn the technical and marketing
functions that must be mastered to successfully release and
market regional music product. Students study advanced mixing
and mastering techniques using software by Digidesign,
Steinberg and Izotope. Students also learn to market product
through the web and use of social networks as well as planning
and executing the promotion of musical events. See
individual course descriptions in
catalog for a more in-depth description.
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Recording Engineer Program
(Associate REP or Recording Techniques I plus Production
Techniques I Prerequisite) |
146 clock hours
|
170 clock hours |
4-7 Months
|
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Essential
training for those working in post-production and other large
scale studios. Students study advanced mixing and mastering
techniques using software by Digidesign, Steinberg and Izotope.
Students study post-production and large studio techniques in
addition to more advanced techniques needed for a Recording
Engineer. See individual course descriptions in
catalog for a more in-depth description.
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