Music and Recording Arts*

Diploma of Technology

Duration: 4.5 semesters

The Music and Recording Arts program is designed to provide students with the technological and creative skills needed for success in today’s digital-based music industry. The heightened expertise and artistry of members of the music industry within the province of Newfoundland and Labrador has led to an increasing demand for recording artists. In the past, many recording artists have had to leave the province to record their work; Newfoundland Labrador is now ready to meet the demands of its artists for top quality recording.

Program Description

Working primarily on the Macintosh platform, students will learn industry standard music software for audio recording and processing. Practical application include: studio design and acoustics, microphone placement, signal flow, I/O connections, hardware- and software-based effects, dynamics processing, as well as mixing and mastering. Students will also learn to create advertisements for radio broadcast and video/audio synchronization. The program also includes courses in music theory, songwriting, and arranging. Students will gain hands-on studio experience and develop portfolios by engineering and producing each other’s projects.

Program Courses

• MUFU Fundamentals of Music
• COAPI Computer Applications I
• CMAP Computer Music Applications
• ISST Introduction to Sound and Sound Transmission
• MAMP Microphones and Microphone Placement
• HREI Human Relations and Ethical Issues
• RSDA Recording Studio Design and Applied Techniques
• CSGE Communication Skills
• SOWR Songwriting
• EFDP Effects and Dynamic Processing
• ADST Analog and Digital Sound Theory
• RPAE Recording Producer and Engineer
• ACPF Advertising Copywriting Fundamentals
• COAP2 Computer Applications II
• EN02 Entrepreneurship
• CRRA Creating and Recording Radio Advertisements
• ISAR Instrumental Arranging
• MBAI Music Business and Industry
• MIDI Introduction to MIDI
• VAAR Vocal Arranging and Recording
• VPFU Video Production Fundamentals
• STSU Student Success
• PPLE Postproduction: Editing
• PPLM Postproduction: Mixing
• LISR Live Sound Reinforcement
• ADMU Advanced Music Theory
• PLMA Postproduction: Mastering
• STBI Soft Tissue Injury: Back Injury Prevention (optional)

Employment Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Music and Recording Arts program, students will work as recording studio engineers, music producers, music arrangers, sound and video technicians, in addition to opportunities for self-employment.

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

High School Graduates, or equivalent, are eligible for admission to the Music and Recording Arts program. Students must complete an application form and provide a copy of High School, Adult Basic Education, or G.E.D. results. Under certain circumstances students who do not meet the formal High School requirements may be accepted upon the recommendation of a High School Principal or Guidance Counsellor. Please contact an Admissions Officer for further details.

Mature Students

Mature students are eligible for admission to the Music and Recording Arts program. These students must be 19 years of age or older, complete an application form, provide a copy of most recent marks, and write a Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT) as arranged by Academy Canada.

Supporting Documents

To view Music and Recording Arts supporting documents, click here.

For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000.

Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

Academy Canada reserves the right to modify any programs, courses, topics, objectives, etc.

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