Music and Recording Arts

Diploma of Technology

Duration: 4.5 semesters

Program Description

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.

Working primarily on the Macintosh platform, students will learn industry standard music software for audio recording and processing. Practical applications 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

• Fundamentals of Music
• Computer Applications I
• Computer Music Applications
• Introduction to Sound and Sound Transmission
• Microphones and Microphone Placement
• Human Relations and Ethical Issues
• Recording Studio Design and Applied Techniques
• Communication Skills
• Songwriting
• Effects and Dynamic Processing
• Analog and Digital Sound Theory
• Recording Producer and Engineer
• Advertising Copywriting Fundamentals
• Computer Applications II
• Entrepreneurship
• Creating and Recording Radio Advertisements
• Instrumental Arranging
• Music Business and Industry
• Introduction to MIDI
• Vocal Arranging and Recording
• Video Production Fundamentals
• Student Success
• Postproduction: Editing
• Postproduction: Mixing
• Live Sound Reinforcement
• Advanced Music Theory
• Postproduction: Mastering

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.

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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

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For further information, please contact an Admissions Officer at 1-800-561-8000 or visit the information request page.

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Program start dates are subject to sufficient enrollment.

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