Course Description:
This class will enable students to understand the technical and artistic principles of the recording industry. Students will utilize electronic and digital equipment while learning and working in an on-campus recording studio.
 
Career Areas:
Audio and video equipment technicians
Audio Recording Engineer
Camera operators for television, video, and motion pictures
Dubbing editors
Film and Video Editors
Multimedia artists
Radio Operator
Sound Effects Editor
Sound engineering technicians
 
Job Outlook:
 People seeking entry-level jobs as technicians in broadcasting are expected to face keen competition in major metropolitan areas, where pay generally is higher and the number of qualified jobseekers typically exceeds the number of openings. Prospects for entry-level positions are expected to be better in small cities and towns for beginners with appropriate training. Overall employment of broadcast and sound engineering technicians and radio operators is expected to grow by 8 percent over the 2008–18 decade, which is about as fast as the average of all occupations. Projected job growth varies among detailed occupations in this field. Employment of audio and video equipment technicians is expected to grow 13 percent.
 
 
 Gunn, and Mountain View High Schools
 
Ed Corpuz, and Ron Huizing Instructors