AES Education Directory - Western Region, USA/Canada

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

American River College

4700 College Oak Drive
Sacramento, CA 95841, United States
Tel: (916) 484-8871
Internet: http://wserver.arc.losrios.edu/~music/commercial.htm

Commercial Music: Business

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Certificate of Completion
Facilities: 2 state-of-the-art studios w/SSL 900SE, and Digidesign D-Command ES, Pro Tools HD, analog 24 track, and world-class outboard gear, plugins, and monitoring systems; 22 station Pro Tools/MIDI lab; Pro Tools HD editing room
Exact Duration: Four semesters
Fee: California residents - $26/unit
Validating Body: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact Person: Dr. Merlyn Van Regenmorter

Commercial Music: Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Certificate of Completion
Facilities: 2 state-of-the-art studios w/SSL 900SE, and Digidesign D-Command ES, Pro Tools HD, analog 24 track, and world-class outboard gear, plugins, and monitoring systems; 22 station Pro Tools/MIDI lab; Pro Tools HD editing room
Exact Duration: Four semesters
Fee: California residents - $26/unit
Validating Body: Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Contact Person: Dr. Merlyn Van Regenmorter

Art Institute of Seattle

2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121, United States
Tel: 206-448-0900
Fax: 206-269-0274
Internet: http://www.ais.artinstitutes.edu/programs_degrees.asp?pid=41&dtid=11&display=program

Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Arts
Facilities: AIS feature four 24 I/O studios analog (2
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Emphasis is on solid fundimental audio career skills with specialization course work in upper quarters.
Internship/Work Placement: 1 quarter
Validating Body: Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities
Contact Person: Steve Barsotti: Academic Director

Globe Institute of Recording and Production

739 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107, United States
Tel: 800 9000-MIX
Internet: http://www.GlobeRecording.com

Audio Producer

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate Degree
Facilities: 5 Pro Tools studios, Reason, Ableton Live
Exact Duration: 1.5 Years
Emphasis: Audio Recording & Producing, Music Business, Digital Composition, Audio for Media, Digital Audio Workstations, DJ, Sound Healing
Fee: 24,900
Internship/Work Placement: Intern Program and Placement Assistance
Validating Body: California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Contact Person: David Gibson

Long Beach City College

4901 East Carson
Long Beach, CA 90808, United States
Tel: +1 562 938 4312
Fax: +1 562 938 4118
Internet: http://www.lbcc.edu

Commercial Music: Music Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.
Facilities: Multiple 24- and 16-track, automated, MIDI-capable, analog and digital studios, including digital hard disc recording; 20-station MIDI lab
Emphasis: Film scoring, MIDI music production, digital editing
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-4 semesters
Contact Person: George Shaw

Commercial Music: Record Producer

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.
Facilities: Multiple 24- and 16-track, automated, MIDI-capable, analog and digital studios, including digital hard disc recording; 20-station MIDI lab
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-4 semesters
Contact Person: Nancy Allen

Commercial Music: Recording Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A.
Facilities: Multiple 24- and 16-track, automated, MIDI-capable, analog and digital studios, including digital hard disc recording; 20-station MIDI lab
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-4 semesters
Contact Person: Nancy Allen

Commercial Music: Recording Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate or Associates Degree
Facilities: 20 station ProTools 6.1.1 lab, Multiple 24- and 16-track, automated, MIDI-capable, analog and digital studios, including digital hard disc recording; 20-station MIDI lab, 20 station beginning recording lab
Exact Duration: suggested 2 years
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1-4 semesters
Validating Body: yes
Contact Person: Nancy Allen

Los Medanos College

2700 East Leland
Pittsburgh, CA 94565-5197, United States
Tel: +1 510 439 0200

Music/Recording Arts

Qualification Awarded on Completion: A.A. or Certificate of Completion
Exact Duration: 4 semesters
Fee: CA residents $13/unit; others $114/unit
Internship/Work Placement: None
Validating Body: State of California
Contact Person: Frank Dorritie

Mt San Jacinto College

1499 North State Street
San Jacinto, CA 92583, United States
Tel: 1 (951) 487-3667
Fax: 1 (951) 487-1452
Internet: http://www.msjc.edu/music/audiotech/

Studio recording: Beg, inter. adv.

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Certificate and AS degrees.
Facilities: Four 24 trk digital studios with Otari, Tascam and SSL consoles, Radio station, Live sound, Video Production, Pro Tools/MIDI lab, All Hands on facillities. Small classes.
Exact Duration: minimum 18 months
Emphasis: Audio post production. Studio recording. Live sound. Proffessional Video Production.
Fee: $20 a unit @ 16 units for Cert. Out of state residents pay a little more.
Internship/Work Placement: No
Contact Person: Bing Bruce or Phill Morrione

Northwest College

231 West 6th Street
Powell, WY 82435, United States
Tel: (307) 754-6425
Fax: (307) 754-6245
Internet: http://www.northwestcollege.edu

Music Technology/Multimedia

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Science
Facilities: Digital Lab w/ 4 ProTools LE Digi Mbox and Mbox2 Pro -iMac G5 - Work Stations, Studio w/ ProTools LE Digi002, numerous microphones, Auditorium w/ Mackie 32/8 analog board. Touring Board: Allen & Heath GL3204 w/ EAW JFX 590i FOH
Exact Duration: Two Years
Emphasis: Music Theory, Intro. to Music Technology, Audio Recording, Advanced Audio Recording, MIDI, Webcasting, Electronic Portfolio, Performing ensembles, etc.
Fee: One Year Tuition and Fees/Room & Board/Books: WY resident - $6,368; non-resident: $9,364 Scholarships available.
Internship/Work Placement: Minimum Composite ACT Score of 18 or minimum SAT score of 840.
Validating Body: NASM
Contact Person: Robert C. Rumbolz

Santa Fe Community College

6401 Richards Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87505-4187, United States
Fax: (505)428-1237
Internet: http://www.sfccnm.edu

Basic Multi-Track Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: component of certificate and associates degree programs
Facilities: 30'X 40' studio; 8-track analog and digital recording; linear and non-linear audio and video edit labs; cable TV channel; public radio station
Exact Duration: 8 weeks
Emphasis: Basic introduction to multi-track recording, featuring theory and hands-on training.
Fee: $47.00
Internship/Work Placement: one semester
Validating Body: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Contact Person: Barton Bond

Digital Audio

Qualification Awarded on Completion: component of certificate and associates degree programs
Facilities: 10 station Power Mac lab; mixdown to DAT
Exact Duration: 16 weeks
Emphasis: Theory and practice in non-linear digital audio editing and production on Mac platform
Fee: $70.00
Internship/Work Placement: one semester
Validating Body: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Contact Person: Barton Bond

Intermediate Multi-Track Recording

Qualification Awarded on Completion: component of certificate and associates degree programs
Facilities: 30' X 40' studio; analog and digital 8-track recording; linear and non-linear audio and video editing labs; cable TV channel; public radio station
Exact Duration: 8 weeks
Emphasis: Second-level course, emphasizing hands-on training in analog and digital recording and mixdown
Fee: $47.00
Internship/Work Placement: one semester
Validating Body: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Contact Person: Barton Bond

Scottsdale Community College

9000 E Chaparral Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256, United States
Tel: 480-423-6466
Fax: 480-423-6365
Internet: http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/music2/sccm-mm-audioprodtech.html

Audio Production Technology

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS Audio Production Technology
Exact Duration: 2 year
Contact Person: Ron Marschall

Music Business

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AAS Music Business
Exact Duration: 2 years
Contact Person: Ron Marschall

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133-5696, United States
Tel: (206)546-4670
Fax: (206)546-5881
Internet: http://success.shoreline.edu/sccstudio

Audio Engineering

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Applied Associates in Arts and Sciences
Facilities: 24 track digital studios, Protools studios with digital console, 10 sampling/synthesizer MIDI stations, 19 MIDI Sequencer stations
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Analog and digital recording with music theory, MIDI, maintenance and multimedia.
Fee: $1000/quarter resident, $2500/quarter non-resident
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Steve Malott

Digital Audio Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Applied Associates in Arts and Sciences
Facilities: 16 track analog studio, Protools studio with digital console, 3 sampling/synthesizer MIDI stations, 7 MIDI Sequencer stations
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Digital recording and production with music theory, MIDI, video syncronization and multimedia.
Fee: $1000/quarter resident, $2500/quarter non-resident
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Steve Malott

MIDI Music Production

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Applied Associates in Arts and Sciences
Facilities: 3 sampling/synthesizer MIDI stations, 19 MIDI Sequencer stations, 24 track digital studios, 2 Protools studios with digital consoles
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: MIDI sequencing, sampling, synthesis and production with music theory, multimedia and video syncronization
Fee: $1000/quarter resident, $2500/quarter non-resident
Internship/Work Placement: None
Contact Person: Steve Malott

Southwestern College

900 Otay Lakes Road
Chula Vista, CA 91910, United States
Tel: +1 619-421-6700
Fax: +1 619 482-6477
Internet: http://www.swc.cc.ca.us

Commercial Music

Qualification Awarded on Completion: AS
Facilities: 16 track ADAT studio with automated console, 9 station ProTools and MIDI sequencing lab, 8 station 8 track analog audio recording lab, mobile DAT station.
Exact Duration: 2 Years
Emphasis: Analog & Digital Audio Recording, MIDI and Electronic Music, Audio Postproduction, Live Sound, and Audio for Film and Video
Fee: Inquire
Internship/Work Placement: 1 semester
Contact Person: Kevin McPeak

Spokane Falls Community College

3410 W Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5288, United States

Audio Technology Program

Qualification Awarded on Completion: Associate of Applied Sciences in Audio Technology
Facilities: 24 Track digital (Pro Tools HD), 16 track 2
Exact Duration: 2 years
Emphasis: Audio Engineering
Fee: Resident: $907.75/ per 15 credits, Nonresident: $1085.60 per 15 credits
Internship/Work Placement: Career placement assistance
Validating Body: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Contact Person: Steve Gamberoni

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