Associate of Arts Degree in Recording Arts

Butte College

The Recording Arts program provides students with fundamental to advanced knowledge and understanding of audio recording techniques and applications. Students learn audio recording methods and how to operate the equipment used in a professional recording studio. Courses include theory, performance, industry standard recording software and hands-on exposure to production processes including tracking, overdubbing, mixing and mastering by participating in recording sessions. The program prepares students for a host of careers within and beyond the recording studio, including but not limited to Assistant Engineer, Assistant Mix Engineer, Studio Booking Technician, Audio/Visual Technician, Studio Owner, Information Technology Specialist and Customer Service Representative, Video Game Audio Engineer, and TV and Film Audio Engineer.

Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to: Make technically competent recordings of real instruments in a studio setting; Utilize computer-based music software for electronic music composition; Effectively edit and mix electronic compositions and studio recordings; Analyze the fundamental concepts of audio theory; Demonstrate proper etiquette and work ethic appropriate to a professional audio environment