College Diploma - Sound Recording and Production

Sound Recording & Production is a two-year diploma program designed to provide training in all areas of sound production. This includes training in: live sound, music production and recording, mixing and mastering, digital audio editing, signal processing, field recording and sound design, live concert recording, and audio for the film, video, animation and gaming industries.

In the first year of the program, most of the core theory is covered along with some practical and hands-on components. In the second year, students will find themselves in a project-rich environment where they have many opportunities to further develop their knowledge and skills through practice and mentorship.

As well as the core courses in sound production, the student will learn business and entrepreneurial knowledge and skills, career management and exploration, electronics basics, acoustics, computer troubleshooting, technical writing, stage lighting and more. This extensive hands-on experience will fully prepare the graduate for employment in any of the numerous exciting occupations found in the sound recording and production industry.

Objectives Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to: • Explain the concept of sound, including its generation, transmission and effects, and apply that knowledge to select appropriate tools for its capture in a myriad of situations. • Analyze sound and lighting equipment requirements for live sound events, prep and connect all required equipment and use the equipment successfully in running the event from a technical perspective. • Intelligently speak the language of music when interacting with musicians in live sound and recording environments. • Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Audio Workstation applications, including editing and signal processing. • Apply logic and deductive reasoning to fix problems. • Demonstrate proficiency in analog signal processing required by clients in any field of music, video production, video game design, feature film and live sound industries. • Demonstrate safe working practices in lighting and various sound production environments. • Use entrepreneurial and personal finance skills to help establish recording studios, live sound companies and run these operations successfully. • Negotiate standard working contracts. • Demonstrate competencies in writing technical documents.