Recording Arts Technology/Technician

Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California offers an Associate of Science in Recording Arts Technology/Technician. This private for-profit institution's associate-level program provides instruction in audio recording principles, studio production techniques, sound engineering, mixing, and mastering for careers in music, film, and broadcast production.

This program falls within the audiovisual communications technologies field (CIP 10.0203). Related programs at Academy of Art University include a certificate-level version of Recording Arts Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology at certificate and bachelor levels, Drafting and Design Technology at the associate level, and a CAD/CADD Drafting certificate. The associate degree offers a broader curriculum than the certificate program and prepares students for audio engineering and production assistant roles in professional studio and media environments.