Recording Technology Program FAQ

General Program Entry Information:

There are 3 prerequisites as listed on the main program page and 2 suggested classes depending on a student's skill set.

After completing the prerequisites, there is an interview process. We are interested in not only the grades in the prerequisite classes, but also your musical background and technical background (any recording equipment you own or use and computer skills, both general computer knowledge and audio/midi specific programs).

The block program has two sections of 20 students starting each Fall and Spring Semester.

Start Dates:

The prerequisites are available Spring and Fall semesters with a REC 100 Survey of Entertainment Technology class in the Summer session as well.

The block program begins each Spring and Fall Semester, usually the first or second week of August and the first week of January. The interviews are the week prior to start of school each semester.

See the main Citrus College website for specific start dates.

Cost:

The program costs for both semesters are as follows:

Tuition Cost/Unit

Prereq Units

 Cost Block Program Units Total

California Resident

$26

 10 $260 36 $936
Non-California Resident

$150

 10 $1500 36 $5400
International Student $164 10 $1640 36 $5904

The prerequisite classes total 10 units at the same rates above.

There are other fees listed on the main Citrus College site - Enrollment Fees.

There is a $50 materials fee each semester of the block program and you can expect around $400 worth of books for the program. (The materials fees and required books subject to change.)

Each students will also be required to purchase a hard drive for your use during the program. We will provide the specifications upon acceptance to the block program.

For more information about Citrus College, admissions and financial aid, see the main Citrus College website.

International Students should look at the International Student page on the main Citrus College website for more information on enrollment.

General Program Outline:

The program takes you from the basics of audio through to working in the two main studios.

The first semester is primarily spent working in our ProTools/MIDI Lab and a small studio meant to teach the basics of recording, from mic placement to mixdown in a less demanding environment.

The second semester is spent mostly in the two main studios on the Neve VR and the Euphonix consoles (see Studio page) with projects focusing on album production and audio for video including surround sound. The Digital Audio Technology class is an intense ProTools class with projects designed to teach you the full capabilities of ProTools.

Housing:

There is no housing on campus but there are resources for finding housing for out-of-state or international students.

Studio Usage:

Student use of the studios is for projects only, no personal projects (either main studios or ProTools lab). If a student has a personal project, the studios are available for rental (there are no discounts for students).

One of the projects in the second semester is a record production project from the A&R stage of finding a band to final mix. The band is chosen by the class so there is a possibility of recording your band.

Job Placement:

Upon completion on the program, assistance in finding employment is available. We have about 40% of our graduates placed in major studios in Los Angeles including Cello Studios, Cherokee Studios, Martin Sound, Sony Pictures, Enterprise Studios and Studio 56.

For more information about the program, call 626.852.8061 or email.