ACS in Sound Design and Recording
Musitechnic distinguishes itself among sound engineering schools by offering the highest level of sound engineering training in audio recording and sound design. Our program combines practical skills with creative techniques, guaranteeing you expertise in the production of high-quality sound for different media platforms. With our advanced audio engineering programs, stand out in the competitive job market and become a leader with Musitechnic's computer music and sound technician training.
Embark on Your Sound Engineering Career at Musitechnic
Musitechnic is not just a learning institution; it's a gateway to transforming your passion for sound into a professional career. Established to blend cutting-edge technology with real-world expertise, our program is tailored for immersive, hands-on learning in audio production.
Industry-Experienced Faculty
Learn from professionals who bring real-world insights and expertise.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Train in advanced studios equipped with the latest audio technology.
Hands-On Learning Approach
Engage in practical projects from day one, mirroring real industry challenges.
Career-Focused Curriculum
Designed to equip you with both technical skills and practical experience for the audio industry.
Recording and sound design A.C.S
The Musitechnic "A.C.S in Recording and Sound Design" program is a comprehensive 16-month course focusing on practical training in the audio and music industry. Designed for beginners and those with some knowledge, it's led by industry professionals and offers unique insights into digital audio workstations, music creation, and post-production.
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Course Structure and Content
Divided into four sessions, the course covers digital audio, music creation, audio editing, and career management. The structure balances theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing a well-rounded education in sound design and recording.
Learning Methodology
The program emphasizes hands-on learning with project-based assignments, blending classroom theory with practical experience. This approach is aimed at ensuring students gain real-world skills applicable in the audio industry.
Practical Experience and Projects
Students engage in studio work and collaborative assignments that mirror industry scenarios. These practical experiences are integral to the program, preparing students for professional roles in sound design and recording.
Technology and Equipment
State-of-the-art technology and equipment are a key part of the program. Students have access to advanced resources, enhancing their learning experience and keeping them abreast of current industry standards.
Skills Development and Career Readiness
The course aims to develop essential skills for the audio industry, preparing students for a range of roles. Emphasis is placed on practical skills and industry readiness, supported by alumni success stories.
A.C.S sound techniques for video games and films
The A.C.S. in Sound Technique for Video Game and Film at Musitechnic is a specialized 16-month program focusing on audio post-production for the gaming and film industry. It stands out for its industry-specific curriculum and hands-on training approach.
Course Structure and Content
The program spans four sessions, emphasizing digital audio workstations, sound design, and audio recording, along with career-oriented modules. This structure offers a balanced mix of theoretical knowledge and industry-specific skills.
Learning Methodology
The teaching methodology is hands-on, with project-based assignments that blend theory with practical application, preparing students for real-world challenges in the audio industry.
Practical Experience and Projects
Students engage in studio work and collaborative projects that simulate industry scenarios, ensuring practical experience that is directly applicable in their future careers.
Technology and Equipment
The course provides access to modern technology and equipment, ensuring students are familiar with the tools and resources currently used in the industry.
Skills Development and Career Readiness
The program focuses on developing key skills in sound design and audio post-production, with a clear aim to prepare students for professional roles in the video game and film sectors.
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This exclusive offer is available to all students who enroll in our Recording and Sound Design program and successfully graduate. It's our way of celebrating your achievement and setting you up for success in your future endeavors.
Why a MacBook Pro
In the fast-paced world of sound and audio production, having the right tools is crucial. The MacBook Pro is not just a laptop; it's an industry-standard powerhouse. Its capabilities in handling complex audio software and tasks make it an indispensable tool for professionals in the field.
Learning Methodology
Throughout your studies at Musitechnic, you'll be exposed to various industry-standard software and applications, many of which are optimized for macOS. By integrating the use of a MacBook Pro into your learning, you'll gain proficiency and comfort with the tools you'll use in your professional career, ensuring a seamless transition from classroom to workplace.
Preparing for the Industry
Upon graduation, you'll step into the professional world not only with a solid educational foundation but also with a technologically advanced tool in your hands. The MacBook Pro will equip you with the necessary technology to start working on projects immediately, giving you a competitive edge in the industry.
Program highlights
Rigorous program
Comprehensive coverage of both fundamental and advanced concepts in sound design and recording, including elements of sound engineer training and the best training in sound engineering.
Ensures a thorough understanding of the field, preparing students to meet the diverse challenges of the audio industry, such as those encountered in mastering engineering and audiovisual engineering training.
Expert Faculty with Real-World Experience
Program taught by industry professionals with significant experience and achievements in audio engineering schools and music production programs
This includes perspectives on the best audio mixing training, offering insights into current industry practices and trends, enriching the learning experience with real-world relevance.
Project-based learning approach
The program includes collaborative projects that simulate real-world scenarios and challenges, similar to those encountered in audio mastering training and audio production courses.
It reinforces problem-solving and creativity skills, preparing students for the dynamic nature of the industry and the music production school experience.
Advanced technology and state-of-the-art facilities
Access to modern studios equipped with the latest audio recording and editing technologies, including the practical applications found in sound technician training and sound editing.
Provides hands-on experience with tools used in professional environments, reinforcing essential practical skills for audio engineering and music production training.
Strong Industrial Links
Established partnerships with leading companies and audio industry professionals, a key element of our sound technician school and music engineering programs.
Facilitates networking opportunities, internships and potential placements, offering a path to professional success with the knowledge gained from our sound engineering and audio production training.
Career-Ready Skills Development
Emphasis on the development of technical skills and cross-disciplinary competencies such as communication and teamwork, as underlined by our music producer training in our comprehensive music engineering school.
Equips students with a comprehensive skill set, highly valued on the job market, preparing them for various roles encountered in music production training and courses.
Success stories
Career opportunities
Embark on a promising career with Musitechnic's "SOUND DESIGN AND RECORDING" program, part of our broader Music Production program. Our dedicated career opportunities section, which includes a focus on current music production, is designed to illuminate the promising future that awaits our graduates in fields such as sound engineering and audio engineering. We don't just educate, we connect you to the heart of the industry. Thanks to our extensive network of industry partners and our commitment to your professional success, particularly through our sound technician school, we open doors to exciting job prospects and collaborations in the field of sound engineering.
Program Highlights
Industrial partnerships
Enhances employment prospects by facilitating introductions and connections with key industry players, including those associated with sound technician and audio engineering schools in Canada, as well as sound engineer training and music production programs, greatly increasing the chances of finding a job after graduation.
Practical experience through internships
Equips students with practical experience in the workplace, making them highly attractive to employers in fields such as sound engineering and course music production, and giving them a competitive edge on the job market.
Professional development and networking events
Offers invaluable opportunities to develop a professional network and acquire industry knowledge, particularly beneficial for students at music schools in Montreal and those pursuing studies in sound engineering. It also provides essential skills for career advancement in areas such as the music production program and sound engineering.
MODERN STUDIOS AND LABORATORIES
Unleash mastery through practice. As a student, benefit from free access to our 8 studios and 3 laboratories Monday to Saturday. Develop your skills as a sound engineer 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, f-x), musical instruments (guitars, basses, drums, percussion, amplifiers), synthesizers and midi controllers.
3 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 Technology. Musitechnic, one of the leading audio engineering schools. Read the 3 steps below, which are a simple path similar to what you might find at a music production school, then click the Apply Now button!
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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
Answer the questions about yourself, along with your transcripts, to determine your eligibility for the program at Musitechnic, a renowned music production school.
Step 3
That's all there is to it! You're done. Once your application is complete with the required documents, our staff, experienced in audio engineering schools, will provide you with a response within 48 business hours.
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For the A.C.S. 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.
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For the 16-month A.C.S. program :
➢ Canadian citizens or permanent residents living in Quebec
Tuition for the full 16-month program is 18,050 $ CA :
- Eligibility fee: 50 $ CA
- Registration fee: 200 $ CA
You are eligible for loans and bursaries from the Quebec government and can pay the remaining 17,800 $ CA in 4 installments of 4,450 $ CA 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 to find out more about 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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