Recording Arts Level 1 College Skills Certificate

Program Overview

The Recording Arts Level 1 College Skills Certificate program at LMC equips students with the knowledge and skills to work as entry-level professionals in the recording arts industry. The program covers a wide range of topics, including sound reinforcement, music fundamentals, and recording techniques. Graduates are qualified for careers in producing, sound engineering, and other related fields. The program emphasizes hands-on training and collaboration with the local recording arts industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Recording Arts Level 1 College Skills Certificate program at LMC provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as entry-level professionals in the field of recording arts technology.
Graduates will be qualified to work in a variety of settings, including producing, sound reinforcement, independent audio engineering, mastering, video game creation, film and television sound, radio broadcast, forensic audio, hardware and software development, equipment maintenance and repair, bio-acoustic research, and theatre sound.
• Objectives:
• To prepare students for entry-level positions in the field of recording arts technology.
• To position students to begin entrepreneurial freelance work.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Introduction to recording arts
• Sound reinforcement
• Music fundamentals for audio professionals
• Recording arts II
• The role of the producer
• Program Structure: The program consists of 14 units of coursework, which can be completed in one year.
• Course Schedule: Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including day, evening, and online.
• Individual Modules with Descriptions:
• RA010 - Introduction to Recording Arts:
This course introduces the basic principles of recording arts, including sound recording, editing, and mixing.
• RA012 - Sound Reinforcement: This course covers the principles of sound reinforcement, including sound system design, installation, and operation.
• RA015 - Music Fundamentals for Audio Professionals: This course provides students with a basic understanding of music theory and its application to audio engineering.
• RA020 - Recording Arts II: This course builds on the skills learned in RA010, with a focus on advanced recording techniques and equipment.
• RA021 - The Role of the Producer: This course examines the role of the producer in the recording process, including pre-production, production, and post-production.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Presentations
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their knowledge of the material, their ability to apply their skills, and their professionalism.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on training
• Faculty: The program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are actively involved in the recording arts industry.
• Unique Approaches: The program uses a variety of unique approaches to teaching, including:
• A focus on hands-on training
• Collaboration with the local recording arts industry
• Field trips to recording studios and other industry facilities

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the program will be qualified to work in a variety of careers in the recording arts industry, including:
• Audio engineer
• Sound designer
• Music producer
• Recording studio manager
• Freelance audio engineer
• Opportunities: The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the recording arts industry.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a variety of successful careers in the recording arts industry.