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Recording Institute Of Detroit - 2001/2002 Recording Engineer/Producer Program

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CLOCK HOURS:    330  (6 Courses plus recording project)

PROGRAM COST:  $7427 (INCLUDING TUITION AND STUDIO TIME FOR PROGRAM  PROJECT)

TUITION/BOOKS & MATERIALS:     $5987/$498 + studio charges ($1440/$299 added tuition and material fees to Recording Engineer Program)

PREREQUISITES:      Successful completion of Recording Engineer Program courses.  Students must also have Internet access and an e-mail account that is checked 3 times a week, as well as having a planned recording project.  Students are accepted by invitation after an admissions interview where the prospective student presents the planned production project. 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Recording Engineer/Producer is a person fully capable of performing the engineering functions of a recording project. This person is also capable of directing the music and performance of a band recording as well as having the knowledge to direct the marketing and distribution of a regional release.
The term "Recording Engineer" is an industry term for the individual in charge of professional recording sessions and does not imply possession of an "engineering license" or an "engineering degree."
Associate Recording Engineer Courses - CLOCK HOURS:    97 - See complete descriptions:

Basic Digital Recording Tech.

Intro To Music Theory

Basic Music Production

Recording Engineer Courses - CLOCK HOURS:    108  - See complete descriptions:

Advanced Recording

Computer Music Technologies

Music Business, Production Marketing And Promotion Course

MEETINGS:     72 interactive lessons - Individual campus meetings as necessary

CLOCK HOURS:    72

TUITION/BOOKS:      $1440/$299

COURSE PREREQUISITES:      Successful completion of Associate Recording Engineer Program  Courses. Internet access and active e-mail account required.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION:

Section 1 - Business Planning - 18 Lessons (or 6 class meetings)

Lessons on industry standards, procedures and conditions regarding royalty structure, music publishing, music releasing and covering the roles of record companies, publishers, distributors, song writers, recording artists, and music producers.   
Section 2 - Production-18 Lessons (or 6 class meetings)
Planning, execution and the studio techniques employed by the music producer.
Section 3 - Marketing Music - 18 Lessons (or 6 class meetings)
"Selling In" to the music industry regarding distribution and acceptance of the product by retail outlets and alternative marketing strategies.  
Section 4 - Promoting Music Releases- 18 Lessons (or 6 class meetings)
"Selling Through" to the music purchasing public including advertising, radio promotions, in-store promotions and Internet promotions.
Campus Practice/Study Time:     Up to 72 hours of additional study with instructor assistance may be scheduled by each student in a 180 day period.
Final Exam:      Final examination will be given after studies are completed or 120 days after beginning.
Recording Project

MEETINGS:     Individual campus meetings as necessary

CLOCK HOURS:    50

FEES:      $1440

RECORDING FEES:   Fees cover 20 hours of pre-production (16 track) and 30 hours of production in a 24 track recording studio.  Student may purse additional production time (if necessary) at current studio rates.
PROJECT PREREQUISITE:  Successful completion of all Recording Engineer/Producer Program  Courses plus the Music Business, Production, Marketing & Promotions Course.  Internet access and active e-mail account required.
Students complete a 4-6 tune recording project, including pre-production, recording, overdubbing, mixing and mastering.

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