Program Info
Year Established
2015
Program Code
RECORDINGARTS.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Liberal Arts: 313-845-9624, lainfo@hfcc.edu, Liberal Arts Building, Room: K-201
Faculty Contact
Thomas Berryman: 313-317-1511, berryman@hfcc.edu, Fine Arts Bldg, Room: F-139
Program Description
Description
Provides course work in essential music skills and digital recording techniques. Covers recording engineering, mixing, and mastering of recorded works. Uses a live studio environment to promote the development of practical skills.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Select, set up, and place recording equipment for a variety of musical ensembles.
- Set up, manage, and use digital recording software including plug-ins.
- Communicate with musicians/clients using industry and musical terminology.
- Interpret artistic ideas and translate them into recordings.
- Prepare and master recordings for commercial release and sale.
Career Opportunities
- Studio recording engineer
- Studio recording technician
- Mastering engineer
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements and Eligibility
- Basic computer skills
- Fundamental knowledge of music theory
Program Requirements
Required Core Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| MUS-117: Piano Class 1 | 2.00 |
| MUS-126: Recording Studio Engineering 1 | 3.00 |
| MUS-127: Audio Mastering 1 | 3.00 |
| MUS-134: Music Fundamentals | 3.00 |
| MUS-138: Music Theory 1 | 3.00 |
| MUS-139: Music Theory 2 | 3.00 |
| MUS-141: Aural Music Skills 1 | 2.00 |
| MUS-142: Aural Music Skills 2 | 2.00 |
| MUS-226: Recording Studio Engineering 2 | 3.00 |
| MUS-227: Audio Mastering 2 | 3.00 |
| MUS-229: Advanced Studies in Audio Recording | 2.00 |
|
Music: Complete two credits |
2.00 |
Credit Hours: 31
Required Support Courses
| Course name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| PSCI-135: Sound & Light in Fine-Arts | 4.00 |
Credit Hours: 4
Minimum Total Credit Hours
35.00
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2018 and applies to the current catalog year.
If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the
My Progress section of HFC Self Service.