VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM - ALL SIX AUDIO COURSES Best Value! The
Vocational
Training Program is for the career minded individual planning to make audio a profession. This program consists of
Recording Technologies One through Six and offers the training
needed to begin a career in the recording industry. This is your best value because you receive a discount and your tuition
is guaranteed for the entire program. In addition,
Vocational Program Students have first opportunity for an internship.
RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 1 - "FUNDAMENTAL AUDIO ENGINEERING" This is a comprehensive study of the history of recording, the recording chain, physics of sound, production techniques, studio acoustics, signal processing equipment, various applications of microphones and direct lines and the operation of the mixing console. Students participate with the production of a recording session. RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 2 - "INTRODUCTION TO PROTOOLS" This course will teach you what you need to know to complete a Pro Tools project, from initial set up to final mixdown. Studies include an introduction to Pro Tools, creating your first ProTools session, recording, basic editing and mixing. RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 3 - "ADVANCED PROTOOLS" This course provides a more detailed look at Pro Tools and covers all the key concepts and skills needed to operate a Pro Tools LE system. Students will learn about external controllers, loop recording, advanced techniques, audio editing and file management techniques, automation enabling, playing, viewing, and editing automation data, mixing, using sends, returns, plug-ins, master faders, and groups.
RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 4 - "MIDI & SEQUENCING FOR THE HOME AND PRO STUDIO" The basics of MIDI, event editing, and it's role in music creation. Students will learn how to create sequencer and drum patterns without needing any keyboard skills, and be able to use it to enhance audio recordings, complete songs, or just to create demos. The focus will also be on the concepts of analog synthesis, sampling, and loop construction as it applies to creation of much of today's music by using Propellerhead's Reason software. In addition students will work with control surfaces, and learn how they can be used in the home or pro studio and for control of "soft synths".
RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 5 - "PROTOOLS FOR MULTI-MEDIA” In this course students will learn advanced ProTools techniques, audio for multi-media and 5.1 surround sound production. Students will tour broadcasting facilities and other production studios. RECORDING TECHNOLOGIES 6 - “INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS” This is an independent study program that concentrates on the student's professional goals. The student receives a block of 30 hours for instruction, pre-production, recording, mixing and mastering.
INTERNSHIPS Available to current Recording Technologies Students!
THE DIRECTOR'S PROGRAM - Best Value! ALL SIX VIDEO COURSES The
Director's Program is for the career minded individual planning
to make video production or filmmaking a profession or just taking
their skill to the next level. This program consists of The Principles of Video Production
courses one through six. This is your best value because a discount and tuition is guaranteed for
the entire program.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 1 - INTRODUCTION TO VIDEO PRODUCTION This course will introduce the beginning video-maker to the
fundamental techniques of digital video production. The course will
cover basic camera operation, story boarding, production design, shot
composition, lighting, audio recording, non-linear editing, and DVD
authoring.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 2 - ADVANCED VIDEO PRODUCTION This
course
will offer training in advanced video production techniques.
Students will be introduced to green-screen,
jibs, cranes, camera stabilization & motion systems. Students will
tour a television broadcasting studio and guest speakers will include
advertising, lighting and make-up specialists.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 3 -MULTI-CAMERA PRODUCTION This
course
will offer training in multi-camera, synchronization techniques
and editing specific to concert production.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 4 - DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING This
course
will
offer training in documentary production for broadcast. Guest speakers
will include experienced documentary filmmakers and graphics
specialists.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 5 - TELEVISION PRODUCTION This
course
will
offer training in television production and electronic news gathering.
Guest speakers will include directors and producers from the broadcast
industry.
THE PRINCIPLES OF VIDEO PRODUCTION TAKE 6 - INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR ADVANCED STUDENTS This
is an independent study program that concentrates on the student's
professional goals. The student receives a block of 30 studio hours for
instruction, preproduction, production, post production & DVD authoring.
REGISTRATION is easy! Just submit a INFORMATION REQUEST FORM at the bottom of this page and we will send you an enrollment package. 
Class size is limited so sign up today!
OTHER TRAINING SERVICES Select
Sound offers custom tailored training courses for corporate,
commercial, industrial & non-profit organizations. We also offer
custom one-on-one training. Call for more information.
RECORDING PACKAGE If you have a band and would like to record to
demonstrate the recording process for our students, contact us.
THE DIRECTOR'S PROGRAM - Best Value!