Music Industry Recording Arts (MIRA) A.S. Degree

Program Overview

St. Petersburg College's Music Industry/Recording Arts program equips students with the technical and entrepreneurial skills to thrive in the competitive music industry. The technology-based curriculum emphasizes creative processes, studio recording, live sound production, and business practices. Graduates are prepared for careers in various sectors, including music production, live sound engineering, and broadcasting.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Music Industry/Recording Arts program at St. Petersburg College provides students with the skills necessary to succeed in the competitive music industry. The program's curriculum is technology-based and emphasizes creative processes, technical training, business practices, and entrepreneurial skills.

Outline:

The program's core curriculum prepares students to operate industry-standard digital audio work stations (DAWs) and hardware associated with studio recording and live sound production. Students may supplement their core experience with courses for musicians, composers, producers, DJs, live-sound engineers, broadcast audio engineers, and post-production engineers.

Assessment:

Careers:

Employment opportunities for graduates exist in the music industry, recording studios, touring technology, radio and television broadcasting, concert venues, and the film industry.