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Life at Recording Arts Canada
Guided by a Grammy-winning sound engineer, Recording Arts Canada offers advanced sound and music production training in world-class facilities.
We are a boutique sound and music production college devoted to nurturing creativity and preparing students for dynamic careers in less than a year.
Our sound and music production program combines essential theory, vital hands-on training, and career support so you can start landing professional opportunities within a year.
Studios
No sweeter spot to be.
Mixing theatres
Daily classes
Study balance, dynamics, critical listening, spatial audio, post-production and final delivery in a controlled professional listening environment.
Projects & student work
Mix, refine and review class projects, student productions and final deliverables using professional monitoring systems.
Personal work
Students and graduates can use the theatres for independent productions, including sessions with outside collaborators and clients they invite.
Feedback & review
Play work back with instructors for detailed mix critiques, technical troubleshooting and focused feedback on creative and technical decisions.
Recording studios
Daily classes
Learn microphones, signal flow, consoles, tracking techniques and session management by working directly in professional studio environments.
Projects & student work
Record performances, produce sessions and complete collaborative assignments as part of the program's practical project work.
Personal work
Students and graduates can organize their own sessions with artists, collaborators and outside clients they bring into the studio.
Feedback & review
Work with instructors at the console to review recordings, troubleshoot techniques and improve session setup, tracking and production decisions.
Foley studios
Daily classes
Practice creating, performing and recording footsteps, movement, props and custom sound effects for film, television, animation and games.
Projects & student work
Use Foley recording as part of sound-design, post-production and audiovisual projects completed throughout the program.
Personal work
Develop independent projects with classmates, graduates, filmmakers and other collaborators using dedicated Foley recording spaces.
Feedback & review
Review performance, microphone choices, synchronization and how recorded sounds integrate into a finished scene with instructors.
Live stages
Daily classes
Learn stage setup, routing, monitoring, reinforcement and live production workflows by building and operating complete systems.
Projects & student work
Plan, run and evaluate live performances, events and production exercises as part of practical course projects.
Personal work
Students and graduates can use the space for rehearsals, recordings and collaborative productions with invited performers or clients.
Feedback & review
Instructors can observe the full workflow in real time and review system choices, live mixes and technical execution afterward.
Labs & workstations
Daily classes
Work through editing, production, sound design, composition, software and technical exercises during classes, tutorials and guided labs.
Projects & student work
Develop assignments and larger projects using dedicated workstations equipped for the program's production and post-production workflows.
Personal work
Students and graduates can continue independent productions, collaborate with others and develop work for outside clients.
Feedback & review
Sit down directly with instructors to review sessions, diagnose problems, demonstrate techniques and receive focused one-on-one feedback.
Faculty
Industry pros ready to help.
Mandate
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Pedigree
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Roles
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Teaching styles
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Availability
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Classmates
Creative minds to pull into your orbit.
Types of students
At RAC, students bring different interests, creative backgrounds, career goals and levels of experience into the same learning environment, creating opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate across disciplines and build new skills together.
Career goals
At RAC, students bring different interests, creative backgrounds, career goals and levels of experience into the same learning environment, creating opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate across disciplines and build new skills together.
Class sizes
At RAC, students bring different interests, creative backgrounds, career goals and levels of experience into the same learning environment, creating opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate across disciplines and build new skills together.
Collaboration
At RAC, students bring different interests, creative backgrounds, career goals and levels of experience into the same learning environment, creating opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate across disciplines and build new skills together.
Success traits
At RAC, students bring different interests, creative backgrounds, career goals and levels of experience into the same learning environment, creating opportunities to learn from one another, collaborate across disciplines and build new skills together.
Online access
Your class notes are already written.
Online resources
Spend less time worrying about writing everything down and more time listening, asking questions, and participating. We put the material online for you, so you can stay focused on what’s happening in the room.
Access class notes, lesson plans, assessment documents, study guides, software and DAW manuals, supplementary materials, and other course resources in one place. You can also review project and assessment grades alongside detailed instructor feedback to keep track of your progress and know exactly what to improve.
Class archive videos
Revisit lessons anytime with access to class archive videos. Whether you want to review a demonstration, clarify a concept, or go back over a workflow at your own pace, the material is there when you need it.
These recordings make it easier to reinforce what you learned in class, prepare for projects and assessments, and stay on track if you ever need to revisit a topic outside of class time.
Remote program
For students who need more flexibility, a remote version of the program brings the same core learning experience online. Follow the curriculum from wherever you are while staying connected to course content, class materials, assignments, and instructor feedback.
With online resources, archived lessons, and clear documentation built into the experience, remote students have access to the tools and support needed to keep learning with confidence.
No sweeter spot to be.
Applicants have our full support.
Apply now and we’ll personally reach out to offer:
- 1-on-1 feedback session with an RAC mentor
- Functional skills & career plan assessment
- Financial aid simulation with a registrar
- Support throughout the admissions process