the Program Brochure
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the Program Brochure
Business Communications Music Theory I Principles of Digital Audio Lab I Styles & Genres II Recording Engineering I Recording Engineering Studio I Principles of Sound & Acoustics II Principles of Digital Audio II Practical Business Technologies I OUR VISION Recording Engineering II Recording Engineering Studio II Practical Business Technologies II Business Ethics Entertainment Agreements & Contracts MIDI & Synthesis Lab II Music Theory III Music Production II Record Companies Music Production III Psychoacoustics Entertainment Marketing Songwriting Analysis Audio Logistics & Electronics Promotion & Publicity Audio Post-Production II Audio Post-Production Lab I Artist Management Music Publishing Audio Logistics II & Electronics Lab Audio Post-Production Lab II Entertainment Statistics & Data Analysis Website Design & Development for eBusiness Broadcast Management Guest Lecture Series / Final Disertation Metalworks Institute is the educational creation and natural extension of world-renowned Metalworks Studios; home to some of the world’s most successful artists and producers. Mandated by founder Gil Moore to provide a superior curriculum, as well as an unrivalled social, educational and cultural experience. Metalworks Institute is not your average school. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Principles of Sound & Acoustics I Principles of Digital Audio ntroduction to the Entertainment Industry Musical Styles & Genres Event Production & Management I Principles of Electricity & Electronics I Show Production Systems I Show Production Systems Workshop I Principles of Digital Audio II Live Entertainment Agreements & Contracts Event Production & Management II Principles of Electricity & Electronics II Principles of Electricity & Electronics Lab Accordingly, Metalworks InstituteI embraces a philosophy of mutual respect, Show Production Systems II Recording Engineering Studio II inspirational mentoring Recording Engineering Show Production Systems Workshop II Audio Post-Production Lab I Music Theory I and balanced lifeMusic values. The Istate-of-the-art campus Principles facilities, located to the studio complex, Audio Signal Processing of Digital Audioadjacent Lab II Production Audio Signal Processing Lab MIDI & Synthesis Lab II Audio Post Production I Lighting Principles reflect this vision.Recording Engineering Studio I Recording Engineering III Lighting Principles Workshop Music Theory III Principles of Digital Audio Lab I Metalworks sets the standard entertainment arts education. Event Production & Management III Musicfor Production III MIDI & Synthesis Show System Maintenance Recording Engineering Studio III MIDI & Synthesis Lab I Show System Maintenance Labour full-time Recording Post-Production LabPrivate II *All of diploma Engineering programs IIare approved vocational Audio programs under the Career Colleges Act, 2005 Show Production Systems III Principles of Digital Audio Lab III Music Theory II Show Production Systems Workshop III Psychoacoustics Music Production II System Installation Technologies Principles of Sound & Acoustics II (Studio Design) Guest Lecture Series Audio Post Production II Providing students with the best tools, instructors and environment to complete their studies; some people make music, others makehistory 8 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 2 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m OUR VISION Our exclusive partnerships with Metalworks Studios and Metalworks Production Group provide unique insights into the entertainment industry, capitalizing on over 35 years of award-winning, real-world experience. Working with top artists and leading professionals has allowed us to attain the expertise to create highly specialized, industry-specific programs unlike those of traditional academic institutions. All of our programs have been developed by Metalworks’ own management, faculty and technical staff exclusively. Our cutting-edge curriculums ensure a pedigree that is not obtainable elsewhere, as well as an exciting educational culture. Based on real-world success, not on theory; your education at Metalworks Institute is a direct link to the future of entertainment media. an for a select w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 3 3 OUR HISTORY The genesis of the Metalworks story begins with the incorporation of Design Staging Inc. on October 11, 1977; a sound company, management hub and creative workspace for legendary Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductees, Triumph. As Triumph’s ascent in rock hierarchy evolved, the company’s name was changed to Metalworks. While the initial focus was on studio recording, the Metalworks brand ultimately expanded to embrace multiple facets of the entertainment industry – from recording to live event production to education. Metalworks Studios has maintained an unsurpassed level of excellence spanning four decades; recognized for an unprecedented fifteen times as Recording Studio of the Year at the CMW Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards. The studio has not only played host to an illustrious array of international recording artists, producers and film stars, but also has maintained a vital role in the continuing development of emerging talent. 4 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m OUR HISTORY Metalworks Production Group bridges the gap from the studio to the performance stage; specializing in audio, video, lighting and staging implementation for live events. Featuring the latest systems and technologies in concert production and live touring, as well as corporate and special events; Metalworks is on the cutting-edge of live event production. Drawing on more than 35 years of award-winning experience, Metalworks Institute not only delivers the world class expertise of both Metalworks Studios and Metalworks Production Group to students, but also offers students an educational foundation formed by genuine industry success. MISSION STATEMENT Metalworks Institute is a dynamic, independent institution dedicated to providing an incomparable level of education in the areas of music performance, audio recording, live production and the business of entertainment. Metalworks Institute prepares students for lifelong learning and leadership roles in the entertainment industry through innovative instruction techniques and exceptional learning resources. The Institute fosters investigation, research and creative professional activity by uniting faculty and students in the acquisition and application of technical, artistic and business knowledge in a professional environment. In addition to preparing students within their academic fields, Metalworks Institute provides graduates with the fundamental skills to communicate, to solve problems and to work both independently and collaboratively towards rewarding and fulfilling careers within the entertainment industry. Our mission statement is the foundation for a set of principles that is the inspiration for the development and implementation of all the Institute’s programs and services. w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 5 FACULTY The faculty at Metalworks Institute has been hand-selected for their industry experience and knowledge, accomplishments and passion for teaching. Metalworks students learn from individuals who have achieved success in the music and entertainment fields and a high level of expertise in the subjects they teach. Each instructor brings real-world understanding into the classroom; a quality that is invaluable in a hands-on learning environment. Further information on the faculty for each program is available on our website: www.metalworksinstitute.com Along with our exceptional faculty, Metalworks Institute presents a series of guest lectures and clinics. The impressive array of speakers includes leading managers, entertainment lawyers, agents, record label executives, musicians, recording engineers and producers. These talented individuals add a rare and unique educational dimension for our students and provide a niche forum for discussion. Please visit the “Metalworks News” section of our website to learn about upcoming guest lectures and clinics. “ Metalworks Institute is an establishment that is built on opportunity; the more you learn at the Institute, the more doors become visible to take you wherever you want to go ... and if you truly listen while you are there, it can teach you the most important skill...to create your own doors. ” Kevin Dorin (Entertainment Business Management Graduate, 2007) VP of Martketing, Maticulous Music Group (Record Label) Alberta & B.C. 6 your leaders... and one day yourpeers w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Metalworks Institute’s two-year programs parallel the growing and shifting demands of today’s entertainment industry. It is increasingly important for entry-level professionals to have a comprehensive and diversified understanding of a wide range of subjects related to their career path. These programs allow students to stay current with the rapidly-evolving technologies and trends that shape the structure of our industry. Metalworks Institute’s two-year programs are split into six semesters over a 24-month period of study. Each program features a combination of lectures, workshops and technical education labs totaling more than 20 hours of instruction per week. PROFESSIONAL SOUND & BUSINESS – LIVE PRODUCTION MAJOR The Professional Sound & Business – Live Production Major program is designed for students who want a career in live event production. This fascinating and in-depth program balances the creative, technical and business management aspects related to the live event industry. Program includes COURSES such as: PROFESSIONAL SOUND & BUSINESS – STUDIO PRODUCTION MAJOR The Professional Sound & Business – Studio Production Major program is ideal for students interested in understanding the recording, music and entertainment industries. All subjects related to studio record production are thoroughly studied on creative, technical and business management levels. The program provides students with a well-rounded perspective; allowing expanded career pathways in the recording, film and broadcast industries, as well as related areas in the entertainment business sector. w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 7 TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Styles & Genres I Principles of Sound & Acoustics I Principles of Digital Audio I Intellectual Properties Music Intermediaries Business Communications Music Theory I Principles of Digital Audio Lab I Styles & Genres II Recording Engineering I Recording Engineering Studio I Principles of Sound & Acoustics II Principles of Digital Audio II Practical Business Technologies I MIDI & Synthesis MIDI & Synthesis Lab I Music Theory II Music Production I Principles of Digital Audio Lab II Styles & Genres III Recording Engineering II Recording Engineering Studio II Practical Business Technologies II Business Ethics Entertainment Agreements & Contracts MIDI & Synthesis Lab II Music Theory III Music Production II Record Companies Introduction to Marketing Recording Engineering III Recording Engineering Studio III Financial Principles Audio Post-Production I MIDI & Synthesis Lab III Music Production III Psychoacoustics Entertainment Marketing Songwriting Analysis Audio Logistics & Electronics Promotion & Publicity Audio Post-Production II Audio Post-Production Lab I Artist Management Principles of Digital Audio Lab III Show Production Live Sound Event Production & Venue Management Digital Distribution Business Venture & Financing Music Publishing Audio Logistics II & Electronics Lab Audio Post-Production Lab II Entertainment Statistics & Data Analysis Website Design & Development for eBusiness Broadcast Management Guest Lecture Series / Final Disertation PROFESSIONAL SOUND For students seeking a career exclusively in audio, we offer our Professional Sound program. This curriculum encompasses all facets of the audio world. Students learn to master every professional audio environment, from control rooms to film sets to live stages and more. This is the professional sound engineer’s ultimate educational experience. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Principles of Sound & Acoustics I Principles of Digital Audio Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Musical Styles & Genres Event Production & Management I Principles of Electricity & Electronics I Show Production Systems I Show Production Systems Workshop I Principles of Digital Audio II Live Entertainment Agreements & Contracts Event Production & Management II Principles of Electricity & Electronics II Principles of Electricity & Electronics Lab Show Production Systems II Show Production Systems Workshop II Audio Signal Processing Audio Signal Processing Lab Lighting Principles Lighting Principles Workshop Event Production & Management III Show System Maintenance Show System Maintenance Lab Show Production Systems III Show Production Systems Workshop III System Installation Technologies Guest Lecture Series Recording Engineering I Music Theory I Music Production I Audio Post Production I Recording Engineering Studio I Principles of Digital Audio Lab I MIDI & Synthesis MIDI & Synthesis Lab I Recording Engineering II Music Theory II Music Production II Principles of Sound & Acoustics II (Studio Design) Audio Post Production II Recording Engineering Studio II Audio Post-Production Lab I Principles of Digital Audio Lab II MIDI & Synthesis Lab II Recording Engineering III Music Theory III Music Production III Recording Engineering Studio III Audio Post-Production Lab II Principles of Digital Audio Lab III Psychoacoustics some people make music, others makehistory 8 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS An educational concept MUSIC PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY – GUITAR MAJOR unexplored in Canada MUSIC PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY – VOCAL MAJOR ...until now MUSIC PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY – BASS GUITAR MAJOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY – KEYBOARD MAJOR MUSIC PERFORMANCE & TECHNOLOGY – DRUMS & PERCUSSION MAJOR Designed for musicians, our five Music Performance & Technology programs are built on a unique concept: to offer the complete range of industry knowledge required to take the art of performance to a professional level. With flexibility and space for personal style, students learn to perfect their business and music performance skills as they master the technologies and computer applications related to their major. Access to industry-standard equipment and the world’s latest music technology allows students to learn seamlessly from leading industry professionals in the studio, on the stage and in the classroom. It takes more than being a great player to succeed as a performer in today’s highly competitive talent market. This educational avenue will allow passionate musicians the chance to discover a myriad of professional opportunities and realize their personal and creative ambitions. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Music & Culture Principles of Sound & Acoustics Principles of Digital Audio Principles of Digital Audio Lab Music Theory & Composition Harmony Counterpoint Arranging Orchestration Sight Reading Ear Training & Critical Listening Musicianship Musical Instrument Workshop Private Lesson Guest Lecture Series MIDI & Synthesis MIDI & Synthesis Workshop Music Production Desktop Music Production Studio Techniques Music Business Music Businesss - People & Organizations Songwriting Instrument Ensemble Workshop Live Show Systems Audio Post Production Principles Audio Post Production Workshop Music For Film & Television Film & Television Music Workshop w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 9 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS As the recording and entertainment industries evolve to keep pace with emerging digital technologies, Metalworks Institute’s one-year programs offer students an intense and comprehensive educational experience; fully designed to meet the changing demands of the contemporary landscape. Metalworks Institute’s one-year programs are split into three semesters over a 12-month period of study. Each program features a combination of lectures, workshops and technical education labs totaling more than 20 hours per week of instruction. SHOW PRODUCTION & EVENT MANAGEMENT With the live entertainment and special event industries expanding at an unprecedented rate, our Show Production and Event Management program presents an incomparable opportunity to learn the fundamental skills and perspectives required to plan, manage and produce shows for a broad range of industry applications. Our exclusive partnership with Metalworks Production Group provides an unrivalled learning environment, with access to leading industry equipment and facilities. This program design prepares students for future opportunities in the production of music concerts, corporate events, theatrical productions, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and multi-media presentations. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Principles of Sound & Acoustics I Principles of Digital Audio I Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Musical Styles & Genres Event Production & Management I Principles of Electricity & Electronics I Show Production Systems I Principles of Digital Audio Lab I Show Production Systems Workshop I Principles of Sound & Venue Acoustics Principles of Digital Audio II Live Entertainment Agreements & Contracts Event Production & Management II Principles of Electricity & Electronics II Show Production Systems II Audio Signal Processing Principles of Digital Audio III Show Production Systems Workshop II Principles of Electricity & Electronics Lab Audio Signal Processing Lab Lighting Principles Show System Maintenance Show System Maintenance Lab Show Production Systems III Event Production & Management III Show Production Systems Workshop III System Installation Technologies Lighting Principles Workshop Guest Lecture Series when an original sound is made it echoes forever 10 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS AUDIO PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING Our Audio Production & Engineering program ranges from fundamental to advanced audio theory; as well, it encompasses production skill-sets required in the recording industry, the film and television post-production industry and today’s high-tech audio environment. The vast experience of Metalworks Studios has infused this curriculum with a wealth of in-depth knowledge derived from real-world success; resulting in a program designed to optimize your future opportunities in the recording industry. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Recording Engineering I Music Theory I Music Production I Principles of Sound & Acoustics I Principles of Digital Audio I Audio Post Production I Musical Styles & Genres Music Industry Overview Recording Engineering Studio I Principles of Digital Audio Lab I MIDI & Synthesis MIDI & Synthesis Lab I Recording Engineering II Music Theory II Music Production II Business & Contracts Principles of Sound & Acoustics II (Studio Design) Principles of Digital Audio II Audio Post Production II Audio Logistics & Electronics I Songwriting Analysis Recording Engineering Studio II Audio Post-Production Lab I Principles of Digital Audio Lab II MIDI & Synthesis Lab II Recording Engineering III Music Theory III Music Production III Employment Strategies Audio Logistics & Electronics Business & Contracts II Audio Logistics & Electronics Lab Recording Engineering Studio III Audio Post-Production Lab II Principles of Digital Audio Lab III MIDI & Synthesis Lab III Guest Lecture Series ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MANAGEMENT As the entertainment industries continue to evolve and converge in the digital age, our Entertainment Business Management program provides students with a diverse knowledge base and skill-set; leading to an unlimited array of career opportunities. Encompassing all facets of the entertainment and recording industries, this program features courses of study that allow students to learn business fundamentals and disciplines relevant in today’s fastpaced market. Our ongoing, exclusive partnerships with Metalworks Studios and Metalworks Production Group ensure our students access to unparalleled facilities and networking opportunities. PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: Styles & Genres I Business Communications Entertainment Technologies Introduction to Marketing Financial Principles Intellectual Properties Music Intermediaries Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Practical Business Technologies I Record Companies Styles & Genres II Business Ethics Artist Management Entertainment Marketing Entertainment Agreements & Contracts Promotion & Publicity Practical Business Technologies II Practical Entertainment Technologies Event Production & Venue Management Styles & Genres III Entertainment Statistics & Data Analysis Broadcast Management Digital Distribution Business Venture & Financing Music Publishing Web Site Design & Development for eBusiness Guest Lecture Series / Final Disertation w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 11 ONE-YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMS Digital Music Production PROGRAM INCLUDES COURSES SUCH AS: The unparalleled changes in digital recording technologies are revolutionizing how independent producers are writing, creating and recording music. Our Digital Music Production program offers students extensive insight and the practical skills necessary to create their art using the latest digital recording technologies available. Whether it’s making beats, composing music for multi-media applications or creating remixes, this program is designed to prepare students for a multitude of career options in the ever-evolving global music industry. “ Principles of Sound Acoustics I Industry Introduction to the &Entertainment Principles Digital Audio I Music andofCulture Introduction to the Entertainment Industry Digital Technologies Musical Styles & Genres Event Production & Management Desktop Production TechnologiesI Principles & Electronics I Principlesof ofElectricity MIDI & Synthesis Show Production Systems I Music Theory Principles of Digital Audio Lab I Recording Principles Music Production Digital Signal Processing MIDI Workshop Music Business Critical Listening Desktop Mixing Techniques Music for Media Marketing and Promotion Show Production Systems W Principles of Sound & Venue Principles of Digital Audio II Live Entertainment Agreeme Event Production & Managem Principles of Electricity & Elec Show Production Systems II Audio Signal Processing Metalworks Institute gave me a strong foundation and understanding of how to navigate my way through many paths in the audio industry. I am eternally grateful to the faculty, staff and friends that helped guide me into a very demanding career. ” Jake Sacher (Audio Production & Engineering Graduate 2006) Assistant Engineer, Wanted! Sound + Picture Toronto 12 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS Metalworks Institute collaborates with a select group of educational partners who assist in maintaining the highest degree of currency in our technical protocols and curriculum content. These unique partnerships continually enhance our foundation of knowledge; ensuring students benefit from a curriculum that remains dynamic, while consistently reflecting emerging trends and developments in all entertainment industry sectors. w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 13 METALWORKS STUDIOS As a primary educational partner, Metalworks Studios’ vast technical and human resources enhance ongoing curriculum development and research; ensuring students receive the very best education. From its embryonic stage, Metalworks expanded over a quarter-century into a six-studio powerhouse and today ranks as Canada’s consummate world-class studio facility. The undisputed leader in the national recording studio business, Metalworks has been named Recording Studio of the Year a record fifteen times at the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards and, along with Metalworks Institute and Metalworks Production Group, garnered the 2013 SME Excellence Award from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. With countless album credits, including JUNO and GRAMMYaward winning records, and more gold and platinum record sales awards than any other studio in Canada, it is clear that Metalworks Studios is synonymous with success. Prince, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Cranberries, Jonas Brothers, D12 with Eminem, Guns N’ Roses, Bruce Springsteen, N’Sync, Christina Aguilera and Katy Perry chose to make themselves part of the Metalworks legend, as well as film stars a curriculum designed to create talent that’s in 14 demand w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m METALWORKS STUDIOS Canadian superstars Drake, Justin Bieber, Sum 41, K-OS, The Barenaked Ladies, Tom Cochrane, Rush, Our Lady Peace, Tea Party, Billy Talent, David Usher, Bachman-Cummings, Anne Murray and Nelly Furtado illustrate the studio’s longstanding relationship with Canadian talent. The next generation of artists such as Feist, Lights, Metric, Alexisonfire, Protest the Hero, Die Mannequin and Bedouin Soundclash have followed in their footsteps. It is not only the artists that have contributed to Metalworks’ success. World-renowned international producers such as Bob Clearmountain, Eddie Kramer, Noah “40” Shebib, David Bottrill, Eric Ratz, Gavin Brown, Bob Rock, Peter Collins, George Massenburg, Mike Clink, Demo Castellon and Rodney Jerkins have shared their vast knowledge and expertise. For more information, please visit: www.metalworksstudios.com w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 15 METALWORKS PRODUCTION GROUP Metalworks Production Group is a primary educational partner, providing strategic industry alliances and the very latest technical resources, which enhance ongoing curriculum development and research. Students benefit from Metalworks Production Group’s expertise in music festivals, corporate galas, special events, tours and multimedia projects. Our on-site, hands-on production labs feature the industry’s most advanced audio, video, lighting and staging systems and provide students with an opportunity to master various applications in real show environments. Metalworks Production Group has set the stage for a stellar group of Canadian and international artists including Billy Talent, The Tragically Hip, Alexisonfire, Reba McEntire, Bon Jovi, Blue Rodeo, Journey, The Barenaked Ladies, Diana Ross, Shania Twain, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Bryan Adams, Iron Maiden, Hedley, The Offspring, The Matthew Good Band, Lady Antebellum, Gordon Lightfoot, Tokyo Police Club, Marilyn Manson, Sam Roberts, KISS, Tom Cochrane, Finger Eleven, Queens of the Stone Age, Paul Brandt, Toby Keith, Sarah Harmer, and Alice Cooper to name a few. 16 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m METALWORKS PRODUCTION GROUP Fortune 500 companies such as CIBC, URS Corp., Rogers Communications, Telus, BMO, Deloitte and Touche, Magna Corp., Canada’s Walk of Fame and the National Hockey League have all chosen Metalworks to stage their corporate events. Film and television productions like Celtic Thunder and So You Think You Can Dance also trust Metalworks to deliver the cutting-edge technology required to create internationally broadcast televised series and DVDs. For more information, please visit: www.metalworksproductiongroup.com bringing real world experience into the classroom w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 17 CAREER CENTRE career In addition to offering theoretical knowledge and practical skills, Metalworks Institute is always working to ensure that graduates are achieving their career goals. Our Career Services personnel are available to provide field-specific counselling and job search assistance. Networking possibilities are exclusive and unique at Metalworks, where students are surrounded by successful industry professionals every day. Contacts and relationships formed by students while in attendance are invaluable and our Career Services personnel are committed to help maximize our students’ access to professional networks. Exciting volunteer opportunities are also reserved for our current students. Metalworks Institute Alumni and Careers Group, featured on LinkedIn, has been developed exclusively for our graduates. Members of this group are able to network with other Metalworks Institute graduates, faculty and industry employers. Alumni are able to view over one hundred daily job postings, along with career advice and industry events. Further, alumni are encouraged to explore business ideas with other graduates, share news and discuss employment opportunities. For more information regarding this group, please contact our Director of Student and Alumni Services, Candice Biddles, by email at [email protected] Some of our registered employers… Technicolor Universal Music Cirque du Soleil Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment AVW Telav Westbury National Show Systems Ltd. Avid Last Gang Entertainment Rapco Professional Sound AV-Canada The Agency Group Mediaco Sonotechnique PJL Inc. Canadian Music Week Palmer Audio Inc. Jam Industries Ltd. 18 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m CAREER CENTRE Exciting Career Pathways Include: • Tour Manager • Production Manager • Tour Accountant • Production Accountant • Stage Manager • Production Assistant • Event Planner • Facility Manager • Ticket Agent • Venue Technical Manager • Production Manager • Production Assistant • Lighting Designer • Lighting Operator • Moving Light Programmer • Laser / SFX Technician • Follow-Spot Operator • Lighting Crew • Rigger • Tour Coordinator • Road Manager • Tour Publicist • Artist Manager • Booking Agent • Concert Promoter • Business Manager • Front of House Engineer • Monitor Engineer • Acoustic Analysis Engineer “ • Line-Array Technician • Hotel and Resort Technical Services • Theatre Sound Designer • House of Worship Technical Engineer • Corporate Audio Visual Technician • Record Company Executive • A&R Director • A&R Administrator • Artist Relations Representative • Promotional Manager • Account Sales Representative • Regional Sales Manager • Marketing Executive • Consumer Researcher • Public Relations Director • Publicist • Advertising Account Executive • Field Merchandiser • Consumer Researcher • Music Publisher • Placements Manager • Artist Development Representative • Song Plugger • Placements Manager • Royalty Administrator • Record Producer • Production Coordinator • Recording Engineer • Assistant Engineer • Re-Mix Engineer Attending Metalworks Institute put me in contact not only with an impressive teaching staff and high end facilities, but with other music at the school are indispensible to me on both a personal and professional level. Being able to learn from industry professionals that have a genuine passion for educating has been an invaluable experience that I could not have got anywhere else. ” Jesse Lasko (Audio Production & Engineering Graduate, 2007) Technical Service Rep, AV Canada Mississauga • Mastering Engineer • Pro Tools Editor • MIDI Programmer • Studio Manager • Interactive Developer / Designer • DVD Author • Audio Programmer • Multimedia Engineer • Audio Technology Developer • Audio Design Engineer • Internet Audio Designer • Cellular Communications Sound Designer • Game Audio Sound Designer • Game Audio Sound Editor • CD-ROM Producer • Audio Software Designer • Production Recordist /Mixer • Boom Operator • Playback Operator • Post-Production Supervisor • Dialogue Editor • ADR Producer • ADR Recordist • Agent • Manager • Film Producer • Line Producer • Music Contractor • Music Supervisor • Casting Director • Station Manager • Director of Broadcasting • Film/ Tape Librarian • Unit Manager • ADR Editor • Foley Recordist • Foley Editor • Foley Mixer • Performer • Touring Musician • Studio Musician • House of Worship Musician • Clinician • Composer • Songwriter • Film Composer • Television Composer • Video Game Composer • Music Editor • Arranger • Orchestrator • Sound Designer Video Games • Music Producer • Programmer • Singer • Musical Director • Conductor • Copyist • Jingle Composer • Sound Design Web • Musical Instrument Repair • Musical Instrument Sales • Music Journalist • Music Teacher • Music Software Development • Music Therapist • Tuner • Music Technician • Music Librarian • Musicologist • Arts Administrators • Music Advisor • Music Researcher • Sound Designer Film • Film Composer • Music Editor • Score Mixer w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 19 CAMPUS FACILITIES Metalworks Institute provides an unparalleled learning environment that is unique in the world of entertainment arts education. Our classrooms feature state-of-the-art audio/visual teaching aids, including Dolby Digital surround monitoring systems. Video-projection equipped classrooms enable instructors to deliver PowerPoint / Key-Note presentations and display visual enhancements to lectures; ensuring the uniform delivery of course content and superior student retention levels. Metalworks Institute’s lecture halls features equipment from leading audio, lighting and video manufacturers. Metalworks Institute hosts many award-winning guest lecturers, in addition to a wide variety of music clinics and special events featuring some of the world’s most extraordinary musicians and leading entertainment business visionaries. Metalworks Institute’s studios were designed by renowned acoustician Terry Medwedyk and feature Pro Tools/HD 3 Accel systems, SSL and Avid consoles, effects and dynamic processors such as Urei, Lexicon, TC-Electronics, Roland and DBX; as well as plug-ins from McDSP, Avid, Bomb Factory, Waves, Oxford, Eventide, Antares, Line-Six, Amp Farm, Focusrite, Celomony and Melodyne. Our Digital Audio Labs feature iMac computers, Avid audio interfaces and M-Audio MIDI controllers, as well as the latest versions of Pro Tools, Logic Studio, Reason, Cubase, Reaktor, Recycle, Battery, Hybrid, Strike, Velvet, Expand, Isotope, Ableton Live, BFD and Melodyne software applications. Our Live Production Labs provide students with hands-on access to a vast array of the most technically advanced live sound and lightning products including L-Acoustics, Shure, Avid, Sennhesier, Martin, Leprecon and many others. Take a virtual tour of our facilities at: www.metalworksinstitute.com/about/our-campus 20 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Exciting Career Pathways Include: • Tour Manager • Front of House Engineer • Production Manager education is a significant • Monitor Engineer A post-secondary investment in your • Tour Accountant • Acoustic Analysis Engineer future. There are a range of financial assistance programs • Production Accountant • Line-Array Technician • Stage Manager • Hotel and Resort Technical Services availableAssistant to help Metalworks Institute students finance their • Production • Theatre Sound Designer • Event Planner including: Metalworks Institute • House of Interest-Free Worship Technicaland Engineer education, • Corporate Audio Visual Technician • Facility Manager Extended Financing Payment Plans,• Record Student LinesExecutive of Credit, Company • A&R DirectorCanada Student • Ticket Agent Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), • A&R Administrator • Venue Technical Manager • Artist Relations Representative Loans Program Grants Program. • Production Manager and the Canada Student • Promotional Manager • Production Assistant • Account Sales Representative • Lighting Designer • Regional Sales Manager • Lighting Operator • Marketing Executive • Moving Light Programmer • Consumer Researcher • Laser / SFX Technician • Public Relations Director • Follow-Spot Operator • Publicist • Lighting Crew • Advertising Executive • Rigger Metalworks Institute offers interest-free payment plansAccount for students who • Field Merchandiser • Tour pay Coordinator their tuition in term or monthly installments within the duration of their • Consumer Researcher • Road Manager program. • Music Publisher • Tour Publicist • Placements Manager • Artist Manager • Artist Development Representative • Booking Agent For those who qualify, Metalworks Institute offersPlugger financing beyond the term • Song • Concert Promoter of study;Manager allowing students to make monthly tuition installments • Placements Manager over an • Business Metalworks Institute Interest-Free Financing Payment Plan Metalworks Institute Extended Financing Payment Plan extended period of up to four years. A credit check and applicant approval is required. “ “ makes you analyze everything fromtothe abundanceand thatMetalworks is the music gave industry; I MWI brought my passion for making music Metalworks, me back whether as the artist, label, or whatever entity…they inform you of all sides. more than I could have asked for. I learned about every side of the music industry (from people who actually work in it), and got hands on experience with the latest Benjamin Chan (Entertainment Business Management Graduate, 2006) and greatest equipment. Whenever I speak to anyone who knows wantRecords to work Online Marketing Assistant,they Last Gang in the music industry but doesn’t know where to start, I have two words forToronto them: Metalworks Institute. ” ” Eric Brown (Audio Production & Engineering Graduate, 2006) Gormley Digital Arts, Richmond Hill Ontario We know what it takes to become a success in the industry and that’s exactly what we teach • Agent • Royalty Administrator • Manager • Record Producer • Film Producer • Production Coordinator • Line Producer • Recording Engineer • Music Contractor • Assistant Engineer • Music Supervisor • Re-Mix Engineer • Casting Director • Mastering Engineer • Station Manager • Pro Tools Editor A student line of credit or loan is an option available at most major Canadian • Director of Broadcasting • MIDI Programmer financial•institutions to assist in financing your post-secondary •education. Visit your Film/ Tape Librarian Studio Manager local financial institution to find out more information. • Unit Manager • Interactive Developer / Designer • ADR Editor • DVD Author • Foley Recordist • Audio Programmer • Foley Editor • Multimedia Engineer Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. For details, please • Foley Mixer • Audio Technology Developer visit www.osap.gov.on.ca. • Audio Design Engineer • Internet Audio Designer • Film Composer • Cellular Communications Sound Designer Music Editoroutside • Game Audio Sound Designer Financial assistance may be available to students who reside• in Canada, • Score Mixer • Game Audio Sound Editor of Ontario. For information, please visit http://www.canlearn.ca. • CD-ROM Producer • Audio Software Designer • Production Recordist /Mixer A variety• Boom of federal grants are available to those who qualify. For a list of Operator available• Playback grants, please visit http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca. Operator • Post-Production Supervisor • Dialogue Editor • ADR Producer • ADR Recordist Student Lines of Credit Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) Out of Province Student Financial Assistance Programs Canada Student Grants Program w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m 21 Exciting Career Pathways Include: LOCATION • Tour Manager • Front of House Engineer • Production Manager • Monitor Engineer • Tour Accountant • Acoustic Analysis Engineer • Production Accountant • Line-Array Technician • Stage Manager • Hotel and Resort Technical Services Metalworks Institute is located in the heart of downtown Mississauga, Canada’s sixth largest city. Situated • Production Assistant • Theatre Sound Designeron the fringe • Event Planner • House of Worship Technical Engineer of the province’s capital, Toronto; our location allows students all the amenities of a large city, but with a significantly lower • Corporate Audio Visual Technician • Facility Manager • Record Executive bothCompany the QEW and Highway cost of living. Located just south of Highway 403 on Mavis Road, the facility is minutes from • A&R Director • Ticket Agent 401. GO Transit and Mississauga Transit provide easy and economical public transportation to, from, and around • A&R Administrator • Venue Technical Manager • Artist Relations Representative • Production Manager Mississauga. • Promotional Manager • Production Assistant • Account Sales Representative • Lighting Designer • Regional Sales Manager • Lighting Operator • Marketing Executive • Moving Light Programmer • Consumer Researcher • Laser / SFX Technician Metalworks Institute is committed to assisting you in your search for safe, clean and affordable student housing. You will • Public Relations Director • Follow-Spot Operator find a wide variety of housing types in the area and there are many from the school itself. We • Publicist • Lighting Crew available properties minutes • Advertising Account Executive • Rigger understand that finding the right place to live is a very important part of planning your education experience and we are • Field Merchandiser • Tour Coordinator anytime for assistance with your search. ready to help you explore your options. Contact us • Consumer Researcher • Road Manager • Music Publisher • Tour Publicist [email protected]. • Placements Manager • Artist Manager • Artist Development Representative • Booking Agent • Song Plugger • Concert Promoter • Placements Manager • Business Manager HOUSING “ it’s all here... waiting for you 22 I brought my passion for making music to Metalworks, and Metalworks gave me back more than I could have asked for. I learned about every side of the music industry (from people who actually work in it), and got hands on experience with the latest and greatest equipment. Whenever I speak to anyone who knows they want to work in the music industry but doesn’t know where to start, I have two words for them: Metalworks Institute. ” Eric Brown (Audio Production & Engineering Graduate, 2006) Gormley Digital Arts, Richmond Hill Ontario We t •R •R •P •R •A •R •M •P •M •S • In •D •A •M •A •A • In •C •G •G •C •A •P •B •P •P •D •A •A APPLICATION PROCESS If you have sincere enthusiasm, passion and ambition to succeed in the entertainment industry, you have what we are looking for in our students. In addition: • Applicants must have an OSSD or out-of-province equivalent • Admission to certain programs may be limited and subject to an academic interview and/or audition • Mature applicants are welcome to apply APPLICATION STEPS Applicants for all full time diploma programs must complete and submit all application requirements. 1. Part I of the application form can be submitted either online or in person. 2. After receiving your submission, an Admissions Counsellor will contact you within one business day to provide you with Part II of the application form by email. 3. Applicants will be advised as to the status of their application within one week following completion of all application requirements. 4. Successful applicants must register within thirty (30) days of acceptance to Metalworks Institute; otherwise acceptance will be revoked. After a period of six (6) months, unsuccessful applicants can re-apply for admission to the school, on a one time only basis. CONTACT INFORMATION To arrange a campus tour or for further information, please call Phone: 905.279.4000 • Toll-free: 1.866.783.2200 [email protected] Metalworks Institute is registered as a private career college under the Private Career College Act 2005 w w w . m e t a l w o r k s i n s t i t u t e . c o m Layout and Design: R3Media and Design • www.r3media.ca 23 “Metalworks is the gold standard for recording in Canada.” Randy Lennox, President & CEO, Universal Music Canada “Metalworks’ reputation as a world class recording facility has translated into a world-class school.” Tom Cochrane - Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee “Their curriculum is not just about recording arts, it’s wired to future emerging technologies…This program is the breeding ground for the next generation of innovators.” Neill Dixon, President & CEO, Canadian Music Week “No one understands the production process better ..this school takes it to another level .“ “Metalworks has always been the studio to go to in Canada and I’m sure Jim Norris, Publisher, Canadian Musician Magazine that students will find that Metalworks Institute is the place to learn.” “The Ontario Chamber of Commerce celebrates success, including Eddie Kramer, Producer, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Woodstock the great achievements of Metalworks and their founder Gil Moore of Triumph, a Canadian rock icon.“ “Metalworks Institute provides the real-world link between Education and the Entertainment Industry…Finally a school that is the real deal!“ Scott McCammon, G.M. Ontario Chamber of Commerce Gary Slaight, President & CEO, Slaight Music