Professional Recording Arts
About the Program
Use your talent, training, and the latest tools to create original sound.
Join an innovative program and engage in rigorous study of theoretical concepts, industry practices, and hands-on production techniques.
Gain cutting-edge credentials, and hit play on an exciting career in the recording industry with LaSalle College Vancouver's Diploma in Professional Recording Arts.
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Learning Outcomes
- Record, edit, mix, and master audio in professional studios;
- Execute quality multitrack recordings and voiceovers;
- Integrate and apply audio theory and critical listening skills in post-production projects;
- Troubleshoot and solve problems typically encountered by studio professionals;
- Evaluate and integrate studio industry business and economic principles and practices in both production and project management.
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Profile
Successful Recording Professionals have a unique combination of skills, including:
Curiosity
Explore, learn, and understand the world around us.Technical Proficiency
Master tools to effectively execute creative audio work.Strong Work Ethic
Put forth consistent effort and achieve high-quality results.Creativity
Generate original ideas, approach tasks with imagination, apply unconventional perspectives to produce unique, inspiring results.
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Career Prospects
Vancouver's well-established status as Hollywood North means diverse opportunities for emerging Recording Professionals in music, film, TV, games, and beyond.
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Career Fields
- Audio or Sound Engineer,
- Live Concert and Event Sound Technician,
- Sound Designer,
- Video Game Sound Designer,
- Composer,
- Music Producer,
- Audio Equipment Technician.
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Diploma & Accreditation
This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills.
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Required Materials
The following equipment is mandatory for this program:
- Headphones,
- Audio Technica ATH-M50X
- Two 500 GB Hard Drives
It has been determined that a laptop is required for your program.
Minimum Requirements:
- MacBook Air
- M2
- 8GB Ram
- 512 GB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
Recommended Requirements:
- MacBook Pro
- M2
- 16 GB Ram
- 1TB or larger SSD (Solid State Drive)
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Opportunities
Cutting-edge facilities & equipment
Facilities, equipment, and software include:
- Four professional recording studios;
- ProTools | HDX Systems;
- SSL Duality SE 24 Recording Console;
- SSL AWS 924 Recording Console;
- AVID C|24 Control Surface;
- Extensive microphone collection;
- Outboard equipment by:
- API,
- Avalon,
- DBX,
- Drawmer,
- Sonic Farm,
- TL Audio,
- Universal;
- Audio speakers by:
- ADAM Audio,
- Genelec,
- Yamaha;
- Yamaha MOTIF keyboards;
- Apple workstations.
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Admissions Criteria
Domestic applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation or equivalent
Copy of government-issued photo ID
International applicants generally require:
Proof of secondary school graduation (with official English translations)
Copy of a valid Passport
Proof of English proficiency
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Academic Dates
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List of Courses
QUARTER 1
- Audio Electronics
- Fundamentals of Audio
- Digital Music Technology
- Digital Audio I
- Music Theory
QUARTER 2
- Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
- Audio Recording I
- Digital Music Creation
- Digital Audio II
- Game Audio I
QUARTER 3
- Multichannel Immersive Audio
- Audio Recording Techniques I
- Live Sound Reinforcement
- Digital Audio III
- Game Audio II
QUARTER 4
- Advanced Mastering Techniques
- Audio Recording Techniques II
- Synthesis and Sound Design
- Advanced Post Production Audio
- Professional Development and Portfolio
*Actual course order subject to change
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Tuition & Aid
Make a plan with the support of LaSalle College Vancouver's Financial Planning Services! Let us:
- Estimate the cost of your education,
- Add up your available education-cost resources,
- Subtract available resources from estimated cost,
So that you can get money matters out of the way and focus on your dream career!
