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ALCHEMEA COLLEGE
The Windsor Centre
Windsor Street T: 020 7359 3986
London N1 8QG E: info@alchemea.com
Studio Assistant Certificate (SAC)
8 weeks. 250 Guided Learning Hours separated into:
This course includes Digidesign’s Pro Tools 101 course..
Part 1 Course Aim:
This introductory module aims to introduce a beginner to the world of professional audio, including basic concepts, terminology, standard practices, workflow and equipment.
This includes basic physics of sound, basic electronics and interconnectivity / signal flow, basic computer operation, basic digital audio concepts, basic MIDI and Synthesis concepts.
Upon completion of this part candidates should be capable of immediately assisting in any professional audio environment, avoiding basic mistakes and without needing lengthy training.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the candidate should be able to:
Check out our SAC syllabus below for a more detailed look at what you will cover on this course:
SAC Syllabus 2010.pdf
The SAC is also part 1 of Alchemea's Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production course. Once you have passed the SAC you will be eligible to start on part 2 of the Diploma course.
M BOX & PRO TOOLS LE INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE
As well as adequate blank & storage media to complete the course, SAC student's also receive A Digidesign M Box Mini with the latest version of Pro Tools LE.
COURSE PRICE
£1,240 (includes Pro Tools 101 and Digidesign MBox Mini)
EQUIPMENT DISCOUNTS
As a full time student at Alchemea you will be able to benefit from some great discounts on music tech hardware and software. We have good relationships with manufacturers and distributors and as a student you will receive “educational” pricing on most items.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age requirement for the Studio Assistant Certificate course is 18. Please refer to our “How To Apply” page in this pack for more detailed entry requirement information.
COURSE GRADING
A 3 point grading scale is used - Fail/Pass/Distinction. Alchemea College refers exclusively to industry standards (see Employer Involvement) as the benchmark for Pass/Distinction, where Pass is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry, and Distinction is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry and shows flair and creativity beyond the basic requirements of the assignment brief. By ensuring that the course directly meets the requirements of employers, the course meets National Occupational Standards, as laid out by Creative and Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Agency responsible for music.
COURSE DATES
Alchemea run 4 enrolments per year. The Studio Assistant Certificate runs in line with the Alchemea Diploma.
(Due to demand for the 36-week Diploma which runs in line with the SAC for the first 8 weeks, we can only accept last minute applications for Sept / Oct enrolments if space is available. Priority is given to Diploma applications
INTERESTED?
Please contact our freindly College Registrar on +44(0)20 7359 3986 or email . Tony will be able to answer any questions you have about this course and if required arrange a time for you to visit Alchemea to talk about the courses, see the students in action and check out our amazing facilities.
FULL TIME COURSE BROCHURE
Full Time Course Brochure 2010.pdf
- 75 hours of lectures in classroom.
- 176 hours of individual, supervised practical time.
This course includes Digidesign’s Pro Tools 101 course..
Part 1 Course Aim:
This introductory module aims to introduce a beginner to the world of professional audio, including basic concepts, terminology, standard practices, workflow and equipment.
This includes basic physics of sound, basic electronics and interconnectivity / signal flow, basic computer operation, basic digital audio concepts, basic MIDI and Synthesis concepts.
Upon completion of this part candidates should be capable of immediately assisting in any professional audio environment, avoiding basic mistakes and without needing lengthy training.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the candidate should be able to:
- Use a Digital Audio workstation (the industry standard Pro Tools) and perform basic tasks such as setting up a basic session, recording, importing, editing audio and MIDI and saving / archiving the project.
- Use a variety of microphones with circumspection.
- Route a variety of signals through a professional mixing desk.
- Perform basic level / pan balances of a multi-track recording.
- Manipulate audio recordings through a variety of DSP and perform basic programming of a sampler.
- Create Audio CD-Rs, Data CD-Rs, encode Digital Audio files into mp3 files.
- Demonstrate their usefulness when assisting on a recording session.
- Work towards a deadline and project manage their time and resources.
- Be organised and methodical.
Check out our SAC syllabus below for a more detailed look at what you will cover on this course:
SAC Syllabus 2010.pdfThe SAC is also part 1 of Alchemea's Diploma in Audio Engineering & Production course. Once you have passed the SAC you will be eligible to start on part 2 of the Diploma course.
M BOX & PRO TOOLS LE INCLUDED WITH THIS COURSE
As well as adequate blank & storage media to complete the course, SAC student's also receive A Digidesign M Box Mini with the latest version of Pro Tools LE.
COURSE PRICE
£1,240 (includes Pro Tools 101 and Digidesign MBox Mini)
EQUIPMENT DISCOUNTS
As a full time student at Alchemea you will be able to benefit from some great discounts on music tech hardware and software. We have good relationships with manufacturers and distributors and as a student you will receive “educational” pricing on most items.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The minimum age requirement for the Studio Assistant Certificate course is 18. Please refer to our “How To Apply” page in this pack for more detailed entry requirement information.
COURSE GRADING
A 3 point grading scale is used - Fail/Pass/Distinction. Alchemea College refers exclusively to industry standards (see Employer Involvement) as the benchmark for Pass/Distinction, where Pass is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry, and Distinction is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry and shows flair and creativity beyond the basic requirements of the assignment brief. By ensuring that the course directly meets the requirements of employers, the course meets National Occupational Standards, as laid out by Creative and Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Agency responsible for music.
COURSE DATES
Alchemea run 4 enrolments per year. The Studio Assistant Certificate runs in line with the Alchemea Diploma.
- 29 March to 24 May 2010
Course code: 2010.2SAC
- 05 05 July to 30 August 2010
Course code: 2010.3SAC
- 27 September 2010 to 22 November 2010
Course code: 2010.4SAC
- 10 January to 07 March 2011
Course code: 2011.1SAC
2010
(Due to demand for the 36-week Diploma which runs in line with the SAC for the first 8 weeks, we can only accept last minute applications for Sept / Oct enrolments if space is available. Priority is given to Diploma applications
INTERESTED?
Please contact our freindly College Registrar on +44(0)20 7359 3986 or email . Tony will be able to answer any questions you have about this course and if required arrange a time for you to visit Alchemea to talk about the courses, see the students in action and check out our amazing facilities.
FULL TIME COURSE BROCHURE
Full Time Course Brochure 2010.pdf