BC offers courses in Audio Engineering and Production. All three of these courses are currently Hybrid courses. Each class meets twice a week for an hour and the remainder of the course is taught online.
FACILITIES: BC has two fully functioning Recording Studios, using both digital and analog technology. Both are Pro Tools HD studios. In addition, BC has a 24 station midi lab complete with midi controller keyboards and computers loaded with music software: Each computer workstation includes: Pro Tools, Apple Logic and Digital Performer, as well as composition/notation software: Sebelius & Finale. Additionally each midi station contains ear-training software and multiple soft-synth instruments. The studios and the lab are typically open 7 days a week during the school year.
Recording Arts Courses
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MUSC 156: Audio Engineering & Production I - 5 credits
Introduces professional studio control room equipment, microphone use and placement for recording acoustic and electronic instruments, listening skills, basic electronics and acoustics and studio design and workflow.
MUSC 157: Audio Engineering & Production II - 5 credits
Students gain experience in recording, mixing down, and burning CD music projects by working with analog and digital mixing consoles. Course covers the history and theories of multi-track technology, analog and digital recording. Prerequisite: MUSC 156.
MUSC 158: Audio Engineering & Production III - 5 credits
Covers intermediate techniques in recording, mixing down, and mastering music projects. Students work with analog and digital mixing consoles. Includes the history and theories of multi-track technology, analog and digital recording. Prerequisite: MUSC 156 and permission of instructor. Recommended: MUSC 157.
Participating students are not required to own or purchase any music or recording software to participate in these courses.
Recording Arts courses are NOT OFFERED summer quarter.
Instructor: Kelly Kunz
Email: kelly.kunz@bellevuecollege.edu or Kellykunz@grooveforthought.com
Last Updated March 10, 2016