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Sound Recording & Production

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  • School of Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism
  • Duration: Two Years
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online - Synchronous
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery

    Description


    Channel a world of sound.

    Sound resonates through every aspect of our lives – at home and at work, in the streets and in our cars, on our media devices and with each other. It can make us dance, smile, cry and remember. So many human experiences that stimulate us have a sonic aspect that enhances the drama and emotion of that event. In some situations, sound cues can literally save a life.

    The Sound Recording & Production (SRP) program at CNA offers you the skills to harness and capture those waves of sound that dance around us (musical and otherwise). With us, you learn how to shape and transform audio signals with mixing consoles and use audio production software (DAWs) and processing tools to weave beautiful sonic tapestries. We teach you to explore the various environments and delivery methods for telling a story across a variety of live and virtual media (music, web, TV/video, broadcast, animations, gaming, live sound production and more).

    Whether you want to work at the world’s top recording studios and broadcast facilities or tour with successful artists, the SRP program will help you master the mix of skills you need to start on that journey. If you simply want to learn these tools and techniques to improve your own projects, or if you want to run your own business, we’ll provide the training and sound advice for success!
          
    Program Highlights:
    • Mentorship with faculty who are multi-award-winning musicians, artist managers and audio engineers.
    • Extensive practical training in studio recording, live sound reinforcement, digital audio workstations, processing tools, mixing, mastering, sound for visual media and much more.
    • Essential training in stage lighting, electronics, and acoustics.
    • Studies in music business, entrepreneurialism, and career management.
    • Engagement with industry experts and professional organizations.
    • Collaborative projects with other arts programs such as Applied Music, Video Game Art & Design, Journalism, Digital Animation and Digital Video Production, among others.
    • Collaborative projects with community businesses, non-profits, and individuals, providing real-world, hands-on experience.
    • A plethora of up-to-date hardware and software to ensure you can use modern tools upon program completion. 
    Did You Know?
    • SRP graduates have toured the globe with international touring acts.
    • SRP instructors are industry experts who remain active and tapped into the music and recording industry.
    • Students and graduates have been recognized with a multitude of provincial and regional music awards.
    • SRP students have provided sound for many live events, conferences and awards shows with various local, regional, and national partners, including the ECMA and JUNO awards.
    • Canada’s recording and music marketplace has reached a new major milestone – for the first time, Canadians are streaming more than two billion songs a week.[1]
    • The global revenue of the recorded music industry reached over US$23 billion in 2020.[2]
    Don’t delay, apply today!
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    [1] Music Canada
    [2] Recorded music industry - global revenue 2020 | Statista
      
    OBJECTIVES
    Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
    1. Explain the concept of sound, including its generation, transmission and effects, and apply that knowledge to select appropriate tools for its capture in a myriad of situations.
    2. Analyze sound and lighting equipment requirements for live sound events, prep and connect all required equipment and use the equipment successfully in running the event from a technical perspective.
    3. Intelligently speak the language of music when interacting with musicians in live sound and recording environments.
    4. Demonstrate proficiency in Digital Audio Workstation applications, including editing and signal processing.
    5. Apply logic and deductive reasoning to fix problems.
    6. Demonstrate proficiency in analog signal processing required by clients in any field of music, video production, video game design, feature film and live sound industries.
    7. Demonstrate safe working practices in lighting and various sound production environments.
    8. Use entrepreneurial and personal finance skills to help establish recording studios and live sound companies, and run these operations successfully.
    9. Negotiate standard working contracts.
    10. Demonstrate competencies in writing technical documents.

    FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates of the Sound Recording & Production program can find work as the following in their appropriate venues: Production Mixer, Boom Operator, Production Sound Assistant, Sound Transfer Operator, Dialogue Editor, Sound Effects Editor, Music Editor, Assistant Sound Editor, ADR/Sound Effects Mixer, Music Mixer, Re-recording Mixer (Film Mixer), Sound Designer, Front of House Mixer, Monitor Mixer, System Technician, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Tracking Engineer, Music Producer, Foley Artist and On-Air Production (Radio). 

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

    1.  High School
    Provincial High School Graduation Certificate with a 60% average in eight level 3000 credits or equivalent including:
    i. Mathematics (4 credits) chosen from:
       Advanced: 2200, 3200 (50% in each course)
       Academic: 2201 (50% minimum), 3201 (60% minimum) 
    2.  Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Transition
    Comprehensive Arts and Science Transition Certificate with the following courses:
    Math Fundamentals MA1040

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    and MA1041
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    3.  Adult Basic Education (ABE)
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business-Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile) including the following courses:
    Mathematics 1101A, 1101B, 1101C, 2101A, 2101B, 2101C, 3101A, 3101B, 3101C
    4.  Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, are 19 years at the time of application out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.
     
    Please Note: 
    1) Students who do not meet the entrance requirements as a result of their Mathematics courses and grades should explore options that may be available to them through the Comprehensive Arts & Science (CAS) Transition – Mathematics courses.
    2) Within the program, particularly for MM2340
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    , as well as for moving forward in this career, students will need a pair of professional, closed back headphones with a 1/4" connector.


    Courses


    CODE TITLE Hrs/wk
    Semester 1 Cr Le La
    CM1400
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    Technical Report Writing I 3 3 0
    ET1120
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    Electronics for Audio 3 3 1
    MA1100
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    Mathematics 5 4 2
    MU1130
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    Music Theory I 3 3 1
    SN1160
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    Sound & Microphones 4 4 0
    SN2200
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    Recording I 3 3 0
             
    Semester 2 Cr Le La
    CM1401
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    Technical Report Writing II 3 3 0
    MM2340
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    Digital Audio Workstations 3 2 2
    SN1170
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    Music Production Techniques 3 2 2
    SN2140
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    Acoustics & Studio Design 3 2 2
    SN2201
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    Recording II 4 3 2
    Elective Minimum credit value of 3 3 3 0
             
    Semester 3 (Intersession) Cr Le La
    SN1180
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    Exploring Your Industry 3 6 0
    SN1410
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    Stage Lighting 3 4 4
    SN3100
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    Live Sound Production 4 6 4
             
    Intersession hours are actual and will not be adjusted.
     
    Semester 4 Cr Le La
    CP1923
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    Computer Hardware & Troubleshooting 4 3 3
    EP1100
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    Entrepreneurial Studies 4 3 2
    SN1200
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    Music Business 3 3 0
    SN2110
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    Mixing & Mastering 3 2 2
    SN2120
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    Sound in Practice I 3 2 2
    SN2420
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    Sound for Visual Media 4 3 2
             
    Semester 5 Cr Le La
    HR1120
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    Human Relations 4 4 0
    MU2110
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    Instruments 3 3 0
    SN1190
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    Electronic Music Production 3 3 0
    SN2130
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    Career Management 3 3 1
    SN2150
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    Sound in Practice II 3 2 4
    Elective Minimum credit value of 3 3 3 0
     


    Note:
    Electives to be offered in each semester will be made available prior to registration. Other courses may be chosen provided that:
    1. All prerequisites have been met,
    2. The course is offered during the semester,
    3. The maximum enrolment for the course is not exceeded,
    4. The student’s schedule can accommodate all scheduled classes for that course.
       


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