The Certificate of Achievement in Audio Recording is designed for students who want to learn how to record and mix sounds in a variety of different applications. Students will learn the basics of recording hardware and software and will work in an extremely hands-on environment with abundant opportunities to engage in actual recording sessions. Housed in the state-of-the-art Chabot College recording studio & technology lab, this program offers a streamlined, efficient pathway for emerging audio engineers to establish a solid foundation of technical and aesthetic knowledge to begin working in the largely freelance and project-based creative music industry.
The program and curriculum offerings are setup such that only a maximum of 24 students can complete annually. Real world projections are between 14-20 completers total per year for this Certificates of Achievement being submitted for approval.
Worth mentioning here that we have put a great deal of discussion and thought into "right-sizing" the number of program completers relative to the job opportunities available. One of the (many) sins of the for-profit schools that teach these skills has been empty promises of work that has not been there. These empty promises has led, along with a number of other factors, to the closure of many of these expensive, (arguably) predatory for-profit schools (Ex'pressions, SAE, and SF Academy of Arts being the primary examples).
An important factor for the Committee to consider also is the fact that freelance work largely is not counted in the LMI data, and most work in today's music industry (recording, production, artistry) is DIY, independent, freelance work.
We feel strongly that, all things considered, our program has an appropriate place in the larger community, and that we are appropriately sized relative to the number of students who will complete and the opportunities that await them after school. To a large degree, musicians and music professionals make their own opportunities in the professional world through hustle, professionalism, and effective networking, and these are indeed cornerstones of our realistic approach to pedagogy
The Certificate of Achievement in Audio Recording introduces students to the fundamentals of audio recording for radio, television, film and live sound which is the foundation of the music and recording arts industry. The certificate includes an introduction to the most highly used digital audio workstations including AVID Pro Tools and Ableton recording software. The program also gives students access to recording equipment that is both current and relevant. This gives students real “on-the-job” experience for planning, preparing and producing a recording session. Students also learn skills in editing and mixing techniques with the goal that they will complete the program with a portfolio of exemplary work. The certificate along with examples of students work gives them an advantage for occupational internships and job opportunities.
Below are the program requirements for the Certificate of Achievement in Audio Recording; . We observe a subtle but important separation of necessary professional skills in the freelance music industry in Audio recording. Depending on a student's specific, individual career goals, we seek to offer thorough yet efficient courses of study that cover the bases. The certificate program outlined below are extremely similar to the Certificate of Completion that we already offer, we are merely converting those to Certificates of Achievement to be more aligned with state curriculum guidelines.
While an certificate is not a required achievement for those in the freelance music industry, we believe that it is our responsibility to provide an option for students who both want to acquire foundational career skills while at the same time growing as a whole person through general education study. We feel that the certificate offering resonates strongly with the principle of "better", as it puts well-rounded, college educated students into the workforce.
Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
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The following apply to the Certificate of Achievement in Audio Recording | 16 total Unites | 4 total semesters | |
MURT 20 | Introduction to Music Technology | 3 | S1 |
MURT 21 | Audio Recording I | 3 | S2 |
MURT 23 | Audio Recording II | 3 | S3 |
MURT 24 | Advanced Mixing Techniques | 3 | S4 |
MURT 25 | Live Sound Reinforcement | 1 | summer only |
MUSL 8 | History of Rock and Roll and Popular Music | 3 | any |
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