Entertainment Technologies - Recording Engineer Option, AAS - CIP Code: 10.0203

A 25 19 0 A1

Contact: (336) 334-4822, ext. 50361

This curriculum prepares individuals for entry-level employment in the entertainment industry, particularly in the field of recording engineering.  Course work includes exposure to the entire process of recording engineering.  Course work will also include music business fundamentals, including entertainment law and entertainment promotion. Students will also receive course work in music theory, electronic music, and concert sound and lighting.  Graduates may find employment as assistants in recording studios, as entrepreneurs in recording engineering, or as digital audio editors. 

Program Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Entertainment Technologies–Recording Engineer Option, students will be able to:

• Determine the career tracks and entertainment unions within the entertainment industry
• Determine the application of copyright law within the entertainment industry
• Characterize audio theory and audio measurements.
• Document the various recording mediums
• Use advanced techniques for microphones and outboard effects
• Demonstrate proper practices in the areas of recording, and concert sound and lighting
• Demonstrate responsibility in the performance of professional assignments