Recording Arts

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

MUSC 156: Audio Engineering & Production I 5 cr.

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 cr.

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.


MUSC 158: Audio Engineering & Production III 5 cr.

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.


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Last Updated December 28, 2023