NNC.0S Recording and Sound Design
Musitechnic has distinguished itself by the excellence of its training in audio recording and sound design since 1987. Our full-time programs combine practical skills with professional techniques, guaranteeing you a high level of expertise in sound production. With our advanced training in audio production, stand out in a competitive job market and become an industry leader thanks to our specialized teaching.
Program highlights
Structured Program
- Comprehensive coverage of both fundamental and advanced concepts in recording and sound design.
- Guarantees a thorough understanding of the field, preparing students to meet the diverse challenges of the audio industry, whether in radio, music, film, video games, live audio and much more.
Training by Industry Experts
- Program taught by industry professionals with specialized expertise in various areas of professional audio.
- Learn about professional mixing, recording, post-production and sound design, where audio professionals answer all your questions.
Project-based learning method
- The program includes collaborative projects and internships, reproducing real industry scenarios and challenges.
- It reinforces problem-solving and creativity skills, preparing students for the dynamic nature of the audio industry.
State-of-the-art technology: 8 Studios, 4 Labs and 45 Workstations
- Access to modern studios equipped with the latest audio recording technology.
- Gain hands-on experience with professional tools used in the industry
Strong Partnerships with the Film, Audio and Entertainment Industries
- Strong partnerships with leaders in the audio industry, giving our students a recognized training and competitive edge.
- Facilitates networking, internships and placements, leading to success in recording, sound design and music production.
Skills Development For A Professional Career
- Professional skills including communication and teamwork, essential to our training.
- We equip students with in-demand skills, preparing them for various roles in audio and music production.
Career opportunities
Embark on a promising career with our professional training in audio and music production: NNC.0S Sound recording and design - 16 months. Our career opportunities section highlights the bright future that awaits our graduates, whether they become sound experts or work in all sectors of the sound industry, leading to real-time careers in the world of Audio
Success stories
Partnerships In The Audio, Film, Video Game And Music Production Industry
Enhance employment prospects by facilitating introductions and connections with key industry sectors, as well as sound experts and music production programs, dramatically increasing the chances of securing employment after graduation.
Practical Experience Through Professional Internships
Equips students with practical experience in the workplace, making them highly attractive to employers in fields such as sound engineering and music production, and giving them a competitive edge on the job market.
Professional Development & Networking Events
We offer invaluable opportunities to develop a professional network and acquire comprehensive audio and industry knowledge. It also provides essential skills for career advancement in areas such as music production, sound design, mixing, post-production, music for film and video games, live audio, radio and much more.
MODERN STUDIOS AND LABORATORIES
Unleash mastery of audio production through practice. As a student, enjoy free access to our 8 studios, 4 labs and 45 workstations from Monday to Saturday. Develop your skills as a Sound Expert with Musitechnic, where education meets practical innovation.
8 Studios
Our campus contains 6 digital studios and 2 classic analog studios. 4 Equipped with 5.1 surround sound, industry-standard software and plug-ins.
Audio Gear
Over 50 standard microphones, processing equipment (compressors, preamps, fx), musical instruments (guitars, basses, drums, percussion, amplifiers), synthesizers and midi controllers.
4 laboratories
Container 45 individual workstationseach with a Mac equipped with the latest industry-standard software and plug-ins.
How to apply to Musitechnic in 3 easy steps!
Apply to join the Institute of Audio Recording Technologies. Musitechnic, one of the world's leading audio engineering schools. Read the 3 steps below, then click on the Apply Now button!
Step 1
Click on the Apply Now button to start your journey with one of Canada's top audio engineering schools. If you need more information, click on Contact and we'll get back to you.
Step 2
Pay your 50 $CAD eligibility fee online via our secure payment platform. This fee is non-refundable.
Step 3
That's it! Once your application and documents have been completed, our staff will provide you with an update within 48 working hours.
Testimonial
Musitechnic has been training audio professionals since 1987, cultivating a close-knit and passionate student community. We offer a unique collaborative and creative environment.
Frequently asked questions
For the A.E.C. in Recording and Sound Design (program offered in English or French):
Tuition includes :
- 1,620 hours of training (including 540 hours of practice, 420 hours of theory and 660 hours of homework)
- Access to the online campus, including the school calendar and course documents, video archives of lectures, master classes and discounts offered by our partners.
- Free access to the studios and laboratories of Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic), subject to availability, for the duration of the program.
- Internship/job offers during and after training.
- Access to the school's hardware and all workstations equipped with over 235 plug-ins and audio software including : Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One...
Local candidates :
As a school recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, the minimum level of study required is a secondary school diploma (DES).
If the secondary school diploma has been obtained, the candidate must wait 2 sessions before registering. And if the DES has been obtained by equivalence (TENS, adult courses), the candidate can register directly.
This measure applies to Quebec applicants only. Applicants from other provinces can register directly after obtaining their high school diploma (or equivalent).
For more information: https://www.quebec.ca/education/cegep/etudier/admission
International candidates :
As a school recognized by the French Ministry of Education, the minimum level of study required is the secondary school diploma (DES), or its international equivalent (having passed the first grade).
We accept the following diplomas (and their international equivalents):
- Baccalaureate (BAC)
- Technical diploma (BEP)
- Other technical/professional training
Note: If these criteria do not match your profile, please contact us to assess your eligibility.
For the 16-month A.E.C. program :
➢ Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Quebec.
Tuition for the entire 16-month program is $21,600 CAD.
Eligibility fee: $50 CAD
Registration fee: $200 CAD
You are eligible for loans and bursaries from the Quebec government and can pay the balance of $21,600 CAD in 4 installments of $5,400 CAD each, corresponding to the 4 program sessions.
➢ International candidates
Tuition for the entire 16-month program is $23,800 CAD for international students:
Eligibility fee: $50 CAD
Registration fee: $200 CAD
You are not eligible for Quebec loans and bursaries. We advise you to check with the authorities in your country to see if you are eligible for a scholarship to study abroad. You can pay the remainder of your tuition in 4 installments of $5 950 CAD each.
Contact our Admissions Manager George Maziotis at admissions@unica.college for answers to your questions.
You can make a online application form.
Please enclose the following scanned documents:
Copy of the identification page of your passport;
Copy of your birth certificate;
Copy of your most recent diploma;
Copy of most recent transcript;
When you are admitted to the program of your choice, we will ask you to pay the "admission or registration fee of 200 $CAD" plus the non-refundable "eligibility fee of 50 $CAD".
[International candidates only].
Once you've received your admission letter, you can begin the immigration process.
To study in Québec as an international student, you must obtain :
-Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (C.A.Q.)
Document required to enter Quebec. You can obtain information on the application and processing times at Quebec immigration website.
For more information, please visit the Quebec government website: https://www.quebec.ca/education/etudier-quebec
- A study permit
Please consult the Government of Canada website to follow the steps required to obtain your study permit.
https://www.canada.ca/fr/immigration-refugies-citoyennete/services/etudier-canada/permis-etudes/presenter-demande.html
- The level of English required to follow the course in English:
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 and above, with a minimum of 5.5 per section;
- We also consider TOEFL and DUOLINGO (90 required). DUOLINGO (90 required).
To apply for a study permit, you need a letter of admission from a Designated Educational Institution (DEI). A DIE is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to receive international students.
Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic) is a designated educational institution.
# from EED : O19338447415
(EED's # is the DLI number)
To make things easier for you, Unica College (known as Musitechnic) has designed this section to help you identify the 5-digit program code you need to enter on your financial aid application.
- School code of Collège Unica (known as Musitechnic) is 749841.
- Program code A.E.C. in Recording and Sound Design:NNC0S
(if this does not work, try: NNC0S-960)
Our A.E.C. is internationally recognized and corresponds to certain equivalencies in the United States and Europe.
If you would like to claim these equivalences, please write to info@unica.college to find out more about our procedures.
Article 4.
Section 4: A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:
1° they have interrupted their full-time studies or pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or one academic year;
(2) it is covered by an agreement between the college and an employer or benefits from a government program;
3° she interrupted her full-time studies for one semester and pursued full-time post-secondary studies for one semester;
(4) it holds a diploma of vocational studies.
A high school diploma holder who meets one of the following conditions is eligible to enroll in a program of study leading to an Attestation of College Studies:
(1) the program of study provides technical training in a field for which there is no program of study leading to a diploma of collegial studies;
(2) the program of study is covered by an agreement between the Minister and a ministry or agency of the Government of Québec relating to training.
D. 1006-93, a. 4; D. 962-98, a. 2; D. 724-2008, a. 7; L.Q. 2013, c. 28, a. 193; D. 1153-2017, a. 5.
§ 4 - Upgrading and success-enhancing activities
D. 1153-2017, a. 6.
Source: https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/c-29,%20r.%204
FAQ's
For the A.E.C. in Recording and Sound Design (program available in English or French) :
Tuition includes :
- 1620 hours of training (including 540 hours of practical training, 420 hours of theory, and 660 hours of personal work),
- Access to the online campus, including the academic calendar and course materials, video archives of lectures, master classes and discounts offered by our partners.
- Free access to Unica College studios and laboratories (known as Musitechnic), subject to availability, for the duration of the program.
- Internship/job offers during and after the program.
- Access to the school's hardware and all workstations equipped with over 235 plug-ins and audio software including : Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One, Wwise...
Local candidates :
As an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education, the minimum level of study required is the Diplôme d'Études Secondaires (DES), or its international equivalent.
If the high school diploma has been completed, the candidate must wait 2 sessions before applying.
If the high school diploma has been obtained by equivalence (TENS, adult courses), the candidate can register immediately.
This measure applies to Quebec applicants only.
Candidates from other provinces can apply directly after graduating from high school (or equivalent). More information on https://www.quebec.ca/education/cegep/etudier/admission
International candidates :
As an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education, the minimum level of study required is the Diplôme d'Études Secondaires (DES), or its international equivalent.
We accept the following diplomas (and their international equivalents):
- Baccalaureate (BAC)
- Professional Studies Certificate (BEP)
- Other technical/professional training
Note: If these criteria do not match your profile, please contact us to assess your eligibility.
Access the secure online payment portal
For the 16-month A.E.C. program :
Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Quebec
Tuition for the full 16-month program is $21,600 CAD :
- Eligibility fee: 50 $ CA
- Registration fee: 200 $ CA
You are eligible for loans and bursaries from the Quebec government and can pay the remaining $21,600 in 4 installments of $5,400 CAD each, corresponding to the 4 program sessions.
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents living outside Quebec
Tuition for the full 16-month program is 18,050 $ CA :
- Eligibility fee: 50 $ CA
- Registration fee: 200 $ CA
You'll need to check if you're eligible for loans and grants in your province, and will be able to pay the remaining 17,800 $ CA in 4 installments of 4,450 $ CA each, corresponding to the 4 program sessions.
- International Candidates
Tuition for the full 16-month program is 22,050 $ CA for international students.
- Eligibility fee: 50 $ CA
- Registration fee: 200 $ CA
You are not eligible for Quebec loans and bursaries. We advise you to check with the authorities in your country to see if you are eligible for a scholarship to study abroad. You can pay the remaining 21,800 $ CA in 4 installments (4 x 5450 $ CA).
Contact George Maziotis, our Director of Admissions, at admissions@musitechnic.net for answers to your questions.
You can use our online application form.
Please be sure to attach the following scanned documents:
- Copy of the identification page of your passport ;
- Copy of your birth certificate ;
- Copy of your last diploma ;
- Copy of your most recent transcripts ;
Upon admission to the program of your choice, you will be required to pay a non-refundable admission fee of 250 $ CA.
[International Candidates Only].
Once you receive your acceptance letter from us, you can begin your immigration process.
To study in Quebec as an international student, you must apply for :
- A C.A.Q (Certificat d'Acceptation du Québec)
Document required to enter Quebec. Find out more about the application and its average processing time on the "Immigration Québec" website.
Find out more about the application and its average processing time on the Canadian immigration website: https://www.quebec.ca/education/etudier-quebec.
- Study Permits
Document required to study in Canada. Find out more about the application and its average processing time on the Canadian immigration website.
The level of English required to follow the course in English :
- Overall IELTS score of 6.0 and above, with a minimum of 5.5 per section;
- We also consider TOEFL and DUOLINGO (90 required).
To apply for a study permit, you need a letter of acceptance from a Designated Educational Institution (DEI). A DTI is a school approved by a provincial or territorial government to accept international students.
Unica College (known as Musitechnic) is a designated educational institution.
FDI number: O19338447415
(EED's # is the "IED number" in English)
For your convenience, Unica College (known as Musitechnic) has designed this section to help you identify the 5-digit program code you need to enter on your financial aid application.
- The school code for Unica College (known as Musitechnic) is 749841.
- The program code for the A.C.S. in Sound Recording and Design is: NNC0S
(if this does not work, try: NNC0S-960)
Our A.C.S. are internationally recognized and correspond to certain equivalences in the United States and Europe.
If you would like to evaluate these equivalences, please write to info@musitechnic.net for more information on the process.
To be eligible for a program of study leading to an attestation of college studies, a person must have sufficient training, as determined by the college, and meet one of the following conditions:
- 1° they have interrupted their full-time studies or pursued full-time post-secondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or one academic year;
- is covered by an agreement between the college and an employer, or benefits from a government program.
- interrupted full-time studies for one semester and pursued full-time post-secondary studies for one semester;
- she holds a diploma of vocational studies.
A high school diploma holder who meets one of the following conditions is eligible to enroll in a program of study leading to an Attestation of College Studies:
(1) the program of study provides technical training in a field for which no program of study leading to a Diploma of Collegial Studies exists; and
(2) the program of study is covered by an agreement between the Minister and a ministry or agency of the Government of Québec relating to training.
D. 1006-93, a. 4; D. 962-98, a. 2; D. 724-2008, a. 7; L.Q. 2013, c. 28, a. 193; D. 1153-2017, a. 5.
3. - Upgrading and success-oriented activities
D. 1153-2017, a. 6.
Source: https://www.legisquebec.gouv.qc.ca/fr/document/rc/c-29,%20r.%204
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