Recording Arts & Technology

Record Your Future

Prepares students for employment in studio recording, television, and film sound production. The program builds on their recording industry technical education in recording arts and recording technology. In addition, the program contributes to the student’s financial independence, career success, and allows them to take key roles within the digital audio recording and sound mixing fields.

Program Awards

Our Recording Arts and Technology programs are included in the Arts, Communication, Design, and Media field of study and offer these awards:

Award	Location	Estimated Completion	Program Map
Associate in Science Degree: Career/Technical	Chula Vista	# Semesters
Certificate of Achievement	Chula Vista	# Semesters

Common Careers

Students constantly need to sharpen their skills to increase their employability in the ever changing economy. These majors provide the student with technical knowledge coupled with creative skills expanding their career options, financial stability and increasing their competitive advantage in the job market.

Students who receive an A.S. degree in Recording Arts & Technology provide them with an in-depth understanding of digital audio engineering for studio recording, television, and film sound production and career opportunities in the entertainment industry.

The average annual salary in this field is $80,440 for occupations like Producer or Director.

Typical Duties

• Getting Information
  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
• Thinking Creatively
  Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
• Working with Computers
  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Processing Information
  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
• Scheduling Work and Activities
  Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
  Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
• Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
• Documenting/Recording Information
  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
• Developing and Building Teams
  Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Analyzing Data or Information
  Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
• Developing Objectives and Strategies
  Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
• Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Training and Teaching Others
  Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.