Program Info
Effective Term
Winter 2018
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
- 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