The Value of Education

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An excellent way to begin your career in audio & music recording, radio broadcasting, or film production is through a Career School program. Career Schools are professional, trade or vocational programs designed specifically for adult students who wish to become trained in a specific field. Many of these programs are designed around the principles of the private mentor-apprentice relationship, allowing for real world work-study and on the job training. Instruction can be found in most major cities in the U.S. and Canada, with classes occurring in real recording studios, radio stations and film shoots. These programs will usually lead to a certificate of training instead of a traditional degree.

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Media Arts Career Schools

Media Arts Career Schools provide training many career paths, including: audio & music recording, radio broadcasting, or film production. A typical program could last for several weeks, or even as long as one or two years. Instead of a generalized background offered by most associate's degree programs, Media Arts Career School programs focus only upon the skills and training necessary to begin a career in a Media Arts field. Whereas a traditional degree-seeking program could coast a student upwards of $15,000 to $80,000, a Media Arts Career School program will cost the student considerably less, by only learning the skills necessary for a chosen career path. Most of the programs concentrate on artistic and technical media careers that do not require a college degree.

Film Programs

Film programs can cover a diverse array of careers including: Film Director, Film Producer, Actor, Editor, Camera Operator, Screenwriter, Lighting Director or other Film career. A Film program will often allow the student to work as an apprentice for a seasoned professional (producer, director, editor, actor, etc), while working on an actual film or video production. Students are trained in the latest trends in technology such as software like Final Cut Pro for editing and Final Draft for screenwriting.

Music & Audio Programs

Music & Audio programs can cover a diverse array of careers including: Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Mixer, Live Sound Engineer, Digital Workstation Editor, Post Production Engineer, or other Music & Audio career. A Music & Audio program will often allow the student to work as an apprentice for a seasoned professional (music producer, chief engineer, recording studio owner, etc), while working in an actual recording studio. Students are trained in the latest trends in technology, such as software like ProTools, Reason, Logic, Q-Base and Abelton Live.

Radio Broadcasting Programs

Radio Broadcasting programs can cover a diverse array of careers including: On-Air DJ, Talk Show Host, Sportscaster, Voiceover Announcer, Program Director or other Radio Broadcasting career. A Radio Broadcasting program will often allow the student to work as an apprentice for a seasoned professional (DJ, talk show host, sportscaster, program director, etc), while working in an actual radio station. Students are trained in breathing and microphone techniques, proper usage or broadcast equipment, and how to produce a radio program.