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Music Production and Recording Arts

Mercy College (Dobbs Ferry)
Dobbs Ferry, New YorkUSA
On campus
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

The Bachelor’s of Science program is designed to prepare students for careers in Music Production and Recording Arts, with transferable audio skills applicable to Film, Television, Radio, Gaming, Theatre and Multi-Media professions. The program is is housed in a dedicated multi-studio complex on our Dobbs Ferry campus. Students are able to specialize in topics including: music recording and production; music mixing & mastering; sound for gaming and animation; remote recording and more.

Students will learn from a faculty of industry professionals bringing "real world" experience to the classroom. Through a "hands-on" curriculum and project based learning, students develop practical skills while acquiring the critical theoretical knowledge needed to adapt to future technologies.

There may be additional costs by this University.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Active, hands-on and project-based learning to prepare you to get started in the industry right away.
  • Skills to produce clear and effective oral communication
  • Technical skills to work with current technology and adapt to new technology
  • Learn how to create and present professional quality music and audio recordings.
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Curriculum

Music Theory

Theory & Musicianship I (or waiver exam)

Theory & Musicianship II (or waiver exam)

Theory & Musicianship III

Music Production and Recording Arts

Music Business I

Music Business II

Audio Production I

Audio Production II (Formerly MTEC 201)

Audio Production III (Formerly MTEC 301)

Audio Production IV (Formerly MTEC 302)

Recording Studio Workshop I (Formerly MTEC 220)

Electronic Music I

Electronic Music II (Formerly MTEC 210)

Electronic Music III (Formerly MTEC 310)

History of Music Production and Technology (Formerly MTEC 335- Survey of Music Production Styles)

Senior Project (cc)

Major Electives: Choose five courses from below

Theory & Musicianship IV

Topics in Music

Topics in Music Technology

Advanced Synthesis and Sampling (Formerly Electronic Music IV)

Electronic Music Performance

Recording Studio Workshop II

Audio for Video

Advanced Record Production (Formerly Advanced Recording Studio Production Techniques)

Techniques of Underscoring

Live Sound Reinforcement (Formerly MTEC 225)

Advanced Mixing and Editing

Audio Systems Design and Installation (Formerly MTEC 230)

Independent Study in Music Technology

Internship in the Music Industry

Careers

  • Recording engineer for Music
  • Mix engineer and sound editor for Radio/Film/Television
  • Concert sound mixer
  • Location recording engineer
  • Sound design for theater
  • Sound system design and installation
  • Sound engineer/editor for gaming and animation
  • Mastering & manufacturing engineer
  • Audio and music retail sales
  • Equipment and software manufacturing companies
  • Audio/Music trade magazines
  • Music software and systems engineer
  • Corporate teleconferencing and AV support
  • MIDI & Synthesis programmer and technician
  • Composer
  • Producer
  • Record company executive
  • Concert promoter
  • Agent
  • Personal manager
  • Multimedia development
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