Program Details

Professional Recording Arts

Diploma
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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.

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.

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

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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