AES Education Directory - Central Region, USA/Canada

Type 3 Courses - Associate degree course (e.g. AS)

Cedar Valley College

3030 N. Dallas Ave.
Lancaster, TX 75134, United States
Tel: 972-860-8120
Fax: 972-860-8207
Internet: http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/ProspectiveStudents/DegreesandCertificatePrograms/TechnicalDisciplines/MusicCommercialMusicRecordingTechnology.html

Recording Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate Degree
Facilities: Two all digital recording studios, four Pro Tools workstations
Exact Duration: two years (68-72 credit hours)
Fee: $500 per semester for in-county residents
Internship/Work Placement: Co-op internships during second year
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges
Contact Person: Roger Dismore

Cuyahoga Community College

2900 Community College Ave
Cleveland, OH 44115-3196, United States
Tel: 216-987-4252
Internet: http://www.tri-c.edu/rat/default.htm

Recording Arts and Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Exact Duration: 2 years
Fee: County Resident: $80.54 per semester hour Ohio Resident: $106.48 per semester hour Out of State Resident: $218.04 per semester hour
Internship/Work Placement: Applicants for the full-time A.A.S. degree track must be eligible for ENG-1010 and MATH-1060 to be admitted into the Recording Arts and Technology program.
Contact Person: Tommy Wiggins

Hennepin Technical College

13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347, United States
Tel: 952-995-1300
Internet: http://www.hennepintech.edu

Audio Production Specialist

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.S. in Audio Production Specialist
Facilities: 7 Production Studios and 20 workstations
Exact Duration: 4 semesters
Fee: $147.36 Per Credit
Validating Body: AQIP
Contact Person: Rik Stirling

Houston Community College System, Northwest College

1010 W. Sam Houston Parkway, North
Houston, TX 77043, United States
Tel: +1 713 718-5700, ext. 36

Audio Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Music recording and production with video option
Fee: $300/semester
Validating Body: Inquire
Contact Person: Scott Gehman

Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

Bloomington, IN 47405, United States
Tel: +1 812 855 1087
Internet: http://www.music.indiana.edu/department/audio

A.S. in Audio Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.S.
Facilities: 1500-seat opera house and concert hall, 3 recital halls, 5 recording studios,ProToolsHD. Equipment from Studer, Sony, Sonic Solutions, Neuman etc.
Exact Duration: 5 semesters
Emphasis: Music Recording and Production. Sound for picture production, CD/DVD authoring, Surround Sound Recording and Mixing.
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 6 months
Validating Body: Inquire
Contact Person: Betty Robertson

International Academy of Design and Technology

1 Bridgetston Park
Nashville, TN 37214, United States
Tel: 615-232-7384
Fax: 615-883-5285
Internet: http://iadtnashville.com

Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Contact Person: Jeffrey Tackett

IPR - The Institute of Production and Recording

300 First Ave North, Suite 500
Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States
Tel: 612-375-1900
Fax: 612-375-1919
Internet: http://www.ipr.edu

Audio Production and Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate in Applied Science
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Admissions Office

Entertainment Business

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate in Applied Science
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Admissions Office

Kansas City Kansas Community College

7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112, United States
Tel: 913 288 7317
Fax: 913 288 7638
Internet: http://www.kckcc.edu/music

Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Amek Media 51, Pro Tools|HD2, Nuendo, Alesis HD24XR, 5.1 Genelec studio. PT|HD2, Nuendo, 5.1 Adam studio. Soundcraft Ghost, Pro Tools LE, Alesis HD24XR studio. Multi-station MIDI/digital audio/synthesis/digital video lab. Soundcraft MH3 and 8.2 SR system.
Exact Duration: 4-5 semesters
Emphasis: Classes cover computing, MIDI, synthesis, audio recording (4-semester sequence), audio editing/sound design, sound reinforcement, digital video production and web design. Classes limited to 12 students.
Fee: $59/credit hour in-state, $157/credit hour out-of-state, plus fees. MCC agreement for MO residents.
Validating Body: North Central Association
Contact Person: Dr. Ian Corbett

Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of General Studies with an emphasis in Music Technology
Facilities: Amek Media 51, Pro Tools|HD2, Nuendo, Alesis HD24XR, 5.1 Genelec studio. PT|HD2, Nuendo, 5.1 Adam studio. Soundcraft Ghost, Pro Tools LE, Alesis HD24XR studio. Multi-station MIDI/digital audio/synthesis/digital video lab. Soundcraft MH3 and 8.2 SR system.
Exact Duration: 4-5 semesters
Emphasis: Classes cover computing, MIDI, synthesis, audio recording (4-semester sequence), audio editing/sound design, sound reinforcement, digital video production and web design. Classes limited to 12 students.
Fee: $59/credit hour in-state, $157/credit hour out-of-state, plus fees. MCC agreement for MO residents.
Validating Body: North Central Association
Contact Person: Dr. Ian Corbett

Lamar State College - Port Arthur

PO Box 310
Port Arthur, TX 77641-0310, United States
Tel: 409-984-6520 or 409-984-6336
Fax: 409-984-6000
Internet: http://TxCommercialMusic.com

Recording Arts/Sound Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS Commercial Music/Sound Engineering
Facilities: Full Tracking Facilities (Pro Tools HD, 2
Exact Duration: 2-Year
Fee: Full-Time: $2,172 (TX Residents), $6,604 (Non-residents)
Validating Body: Member of the Texas State University System
Contact Person: Jon-Michael Wallace

Madison Media Institute

2702 Agriculture Dr.
Madison, WI 53718, United States
Tel: 800.236.4997
Fax: 608 442.0141
Internet: http://www.madisonmedia.edu

Recording and Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Occupational Associate of Arts - Recording and Music Technology
Exact Duration: 2 Years, 4 semesters (60 weeks)
Fee: $500/Credit $31,000 full course (60 credits)
Internship/Work Placement: Career
Validating Body: ACCSCT
Contact Person: Admissions Department

McNally Smith College of Music

19 Exchange Street East
St. Paul, MN 55101, United States
Tel: 8005949500
Fax: 6512910366
Internet: http://www.mcnallysmith.edu

A.A.S. in Music, Emphasis: Music Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Music, Emphasis: Music Production
Facilities: 12 World-class Production and Recording studios
Exact Duration: 4 semesters
Emphasis: Hands-on experience with equipment found at professional recording studios worldwide guided by instructors with years of practical experience.
Fee: Inquire
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Kathy Hawks

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Recording Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.S. Recording Technology
Facilities: 12 World-class Production and Recording studios
Exact Duration: 4 semesters
Emphasis: Hands-on experience with equipment found at professional recording studios worldwide guided by instructors with years of practical experience.
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Kathy Hawks

Minneapolis Media Institute

4100 W 76th Street
Edina, MN 55435, United States
Tel: 952-897-1111
Internet: http://www.minneapolismediainstitute.com

Recording & Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Formerly Flyte Tyme Studios - Westlake Designed
Exact Duration: 60 weeks
Fee: $38,000
Validating Body: ACCSC
Contact Person: Admissions Department

Northeast Community College

801 East Benjamin Avenue
Norfolk, NE 68701, United States
Tel: 402-844-7365
Fax: 209-254-8282
Internet: http://www.northeastaudio.org/

Audio/Recording Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Inquire
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Audio Techniques, Math & Physics, Electronics, Music Business and Live Sound
Fee: Less than $10,000
Validating Body: North Central
Contact Person: Timothy Miller or Anthony Beardslee

Red Wing/Winona Technical College

308 Pioneer Road
Red Wing, MN 55066, United States
Tel: +1 612 388 8271
Fax: +1 612 388 6368

Electronic Music Technician

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.S. (or diploma)
Facilities: Modern campus with classrooms, labs, and computer centers featuring new technology
Exact Duration: Inquire
Emphasis: Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and assemble amplifiers, keyboards, MIDI, synthesizers, and organs
Fee: $4,500
Internship/Work Placement: 3 months
Validating Body: None
Contact Person: Del Kusilek

San Jacinto College Central

8060 Spencer Hwy
Pasadena, TX 77505, United States
Tel: 281-476-1501
Internet: http://www.sjcd.edu

Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science - Music, Recording Option
Facilities: State-of-the-art recording studio designed by Russ Berger, featuring an SSL 4000G+ with Ultimation and Total Recall, Pro Tools HD2 with 40 I/O, B Studio with Pro Tools HD and Control24, MIDI lab with 13 Pro Tools LE workstations
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Classes cover the principles of sound, microphones, equalization, dynamics, consoles, microphone placement techniques, Pro Tools HD and LE operation, Reason, digital audio, editing, mixing, music business and more.
Fee: Average In-District Tuition: $658/semester; Average Out-of-District Tuition: $1058/semester; Average Out-of-State and Non-Resident Tuition: $1858/semester (as of Spring 2009)
Internship/Work Placement: Internship during second year
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Eric Late

South Plains College

1401 College Avenue
Levelland, TX 79336, United States
Tel: +1 806 894 9611 x 2276
Fax: +1 806 894 5274
Internet: http://www.southplainscollege.edu

Sound Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: (3) Pro Tools HD Recording Studios, ProTools Editing Lab, Midas Heritage 3000 Sound Reinforcement Console, Extensive Mic Cabinet, Sound Reinforcement Lab, Pro Tools certification courses available. Affordable, Intensive Hands-on education!.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Entry-level position training for studio and live sound engineering
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Inquire
Validating Body: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Contact Person: Stuart Moody

Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy

28 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Tel: 312-332-0707
Internet: http://www.tribecaflashpoint.com

Recording Arts

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Large multi-room facility featuring 2 music control rooms, 4 studios, 2 post control rooms, 4 production mini-suites, and 2 digital audio labs with 25 stations each.
Exact Duration: 2 years
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: Yes
Contact Person: Lindsay Drucker

University of Saint Francis

2701 Spring St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46808, United States
Tel: 260.399.7700
Internet: http://www.sf.edu/sf/art/undergrad/music-tech

A.S. in Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Science in Music Technology
Facilities: Two recording studios, one mastering suite, one post production suite
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Audio Recording and Production, Music Technology Sales and Marketing, and Audio for the Creative Arts
Fee: $23,950 per year
Internship/Work Placement: Sweetwater Sound, Internships, and job assistance
Contact Person: Jeff Rodgers

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