Audio Engineering
Overview
Build audio engineering skills using professional studio equipment and industry-standard software. You'll record live bands, mix tracks, and create sound for film — the same work done in professional studios.
This course is taught by an industry professional in a small class setting. Similar private programs cost over $10,000. At Centre High, you get the same quality training as part of your high school education.
Attendance is mandatory for all levels. The pathway has three levels, each building on the last.
Audio Engineering 15 — Recording & Mixing
Learn studio recording essentials in ProTools: recording, editing, mixing, and mastering. Topics include signal path, studio workflow, EQ, reverb, compression, and the business of the music industry. A $150 fee includes professional headphones and a hard drive you keep throughout the pathway.
Prerequisite: None | Credits: 5
Audio Engineering 25 — Live Band Recording
Plan, set up, and engineer your own live band recording session. You'll mic drums, record live instruments, use analog outboard gear, and learn patchbay routing and signal flow. You'll also solder cables and build recording equipment worth $300 that you keep. A $100 course fee is required.
Prerequisite: Audio 15 | Credits: 5
Audio Engineering 35 — Audio for Film & Television
Apply your skills to visual media — sound effects, soundtracks, dialogue replacement, and foley recording. Create sounds from scratch using industry tools. The focus is on employable skills for film, television, and video game audio production.
Prerequisite: Audio 25 | Credits: 5
Career Opportunities
- Recording Engineer — Capturing and mixing audio in a studio environment
- Live Sound Technician — Running sound for concerts, festivals, and events
- Music Producer — Guiding the creative and technical process of making records
- Audio Post-Production Engineer — Adding sound to film, TV, and video games
- Foley Artist — Creating and recording sound effects for visual media
- Podcast/Broadcast Engineer — Managing audio for radio, podcasts, and streaming
- Mastering Engineer — Preparing final mixes for commercial release
- Sound Designer — Creating original sounds for games, apps, and media
- Studio Manager — Running the business side of a recording studio
- Audio Equipment Technician — Installing, maintaining, and repairing studio gear
Post-Secondary Programs
MacEwan University — Bachelor of Music, Music Recording & Production Major
www.macewan.ca
University of Lethbridge — Bachelor of Music, Digital Audio Arts
www.ulethbridge.ca
SAIT — Digital Audio Certificate
www.sait.ca
OIART (Ontario) — Audio Recording Technology Diploma
www.oiart.org
Harris Institute (Toronto) — Audio Production Program
harrisinstitute.com
Fanshawe College (Ontario) — Music Industry Arts Diploma
www.fanshawec.ca
Fanshawe College (Ontario) — Audio Post-Production Graduate Certificate
www.fanshawec.ca
Western University / Fanshawe (Ontario) — Music Recording Arts (BMus + Diploma)
music.uwo.ca
Metalworks Institute (Ontario) — Audio Production & Engineering Diploma
metalworksinstitute.com
Nimbus School of Recording & Media (Vancouver) — Advanced Audio Engineering Diploma
nimbusrecording.com
Transferable Skills
- Technical problem-solving — Diagnosing signal flow and equipment issues under pressure
- Project management — Planning and executing recording sessions with multiple people and deadlines
- Attention to detail — Hearing and correcting subtle audio issues that affect quality
- Collaboration — Working with artists, producers, and other engineers as a team
- Creative thinking — Making artistic decisions about sound, tone, and arrangement
- Business awareness — Understanding contracts, intellectual property, and industry economics