LIVE YOUR PASSION
THE SCHOOL
Musitechnic Formation was founded in 1987 in Montreal by Gilles Valiquette, a well-known musician, composer, singer and songwriter. Visionary, he was convinced that technology (especially computers) would become the centerpiece of the audio production and music industry, to the point of creating the first diploma recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education entirely dedicated to computer-assisted sound design. This was long before anyone knew what a computer mouse, an mp3 or even the internet was. This groundbreaking vision and experience made Musitechnic Formation a pioneer in its field.
Musitechnic Formation offers full-time A.C.S. training programs in French or English in its facilities located in Montreal.
PROGRAMS
A.C.S.* in Recording and Sound Design
16 months | 4 sessions | 960 hours
Discover and learn how to master the different tools and techniques of recording, editing, mixing and mastering in a professional environment, and better prepare your first steps into the industry!
A.C.S.* in Sound Techniques for Video Games and Films
16 months | 4 sessions | 915 hours
Learn and practice the techniques and applications of audio engineering and immersive music production. For instance, you will be introduced to ambisonic and binaural audio, virtual reality (VR), extended reality (XR), and more.
Acquire the skills to create and refine immersive audiovisual content, from music production in innovative formats to sound design, mixing and dynamic sound integration.
Each student is provided with a workstation and access to our 8 studios for free during the program.
Our many partnerships and our comprehensive programs allow our students to live their passion to the fullest!
A.C.S. : Attestation of Collegial Studies
The Attestation of Collegial Studies is a degree recognized by the Quebec Ministry of Education.
Once graduated, you can apply for the Audio Technician Certificate recognized in the United States, or a French equivalence. This service is not offered by Musitechnic Formation and is not included in the tuition fees.
A.C.S. in Recording and Sound Design
16 months | 4 sessions | 960 hours
SESSION I
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER ASSISTED MUSIC
THE AUDIO INDUSTRY
AUDIO RECORDING 101 & 201
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION
SESSION II
MUSIC CREATION 101
MUSIC EDITING
AUDIO MIXING 101
AUDIO POST-PRODUCTION
SESSION III
MUSIC CREATION 201
AUDIO MIXING 201
AUDIO FOR VIDEO GAME
CAREER MANAGEMENT
SESSION IV
CRITICAL LISTENING
POST-PRODUCTION PROJECT
MUSIC PRODUCTION PROJECT
CAREER MANAGEMENT: INTERNSHIP OR FINAL PROJECT
THE EQUIPMENT
At Musitechnic Formation, we consider that practice is fundamental to learning.
This is why the majority of our courses take place in studios or on laboratory stations. Furthermore, we continuously encourage our students to use our studios on their free time in order to achieve their personal and academic projects.
45 WORKSTATIONS
3 LABORATORIES
8 STUDIOS + 1 LIVE VENUE
Our 3 analog and 5 digital studios as well as the performance hall allow students to benefit from a variety of work environments during their courses and are available 6 days a week. Each studios provides a sound booth (drums, guitars, vocals, etc.) and is fully equipped (consoles, effects racks, Patchbays, etc.)
New program
Sound Techniques for Video Game and Film
A.C.S. in Sound Techniques for Video Games and Films
16 months | 4 sessions | 915 hours
SESSION I
The audio industry for video games and films
Sound recording 101
Audio recording for video games and films
Digital audio workstation
Introduction to computer assisted music
SESSION II
Sound design
Audio post-production
Audio mix I
Audio for video games I
Audio editing
SESSION III
Audio mix for films
Audio environments
Audio for video games II
Career management
SESSION IV
Video game project
Post-production project
Career management: project or internship
INTERNSHIPS
As early as the second semester, you can participate in internships on a voluntary basis. You are free to choose your internships and gain valuable experience for your career project. Diversify your activities, meet new people and put your knowledge into practice thanks to our numerous partnerships. For example, you can participate in a festival, work on a web series, contribute to the development of a video game or compose a soundtrack for a show.
CAREER OPTIONS AFTER YOUR TRAINING
Discover the fields of the audio industry through various subjects covered in class.
At Musitechnic Formation, our mission is to give you the skills required by the industry, while allowing you to develop your network and benefit from regular job offers. Whether you want to join a studio or be self-employed, our team is here to guide you in your choice among a wide range of professions.
Throughout the year and after graduation, we will guide and advise you in order to optimize your professional development. The Career Management courses in the 3rd and 4th sessions are essential to help you differentiate yourself.
AUDIO MIXING / SOUND RECORDING / COMPOSITION / ARTIST
SOUND DESIGN / AUDIO INTEGRATION/ LIVE SOUND
MANAGEMENT / PRODUCTION / BEATMAKING
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THE MUSITECHNIC Formation SERVICE
BENEFIT FROM A PERSONALIZED SUPPORT THAT INCLUDES :
- Technical assistance
- Pedagogical support (tutoring and refresher courses)
- Résumé and portfolio design guidance
- Assistance with website creation
- Discount on concert tickets through ADÉSAQ
- Support for musical creation and development (tutoring project)
- Assistance with financial aid applications
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In case of problems or justified absence, a mentoring service will be offered to you, allowing you to catch up.
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Maintain access to certain benefits even after your training!
POST-GRADUATION WORK PERMIT (PGWP)
As an international student, after obtaining your A.E.C., you are eligible to obtain a post-graduation work permit for a minimum of 16 months. You can start working in the field of your choice, including as a self-employed professional.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESS
PREREQUISITES & ADMISSION PROCESS
Contact us for more info!
Our Partners
With Roland Canada as partner, Musitechnic offers master classes on the new products and provides access to practice and play with many Roland products.
Musitechnic is also a partner with A.A.D., a Montreal developer of Virtual synthisizers. Which students may work and play with in our studios or purchase with promotions.
With Arturia as a partner, Musitechnic provides access to practice and use products such as suite V Collection 5 in our 9 studios each with the MIDI controlers to work on you Projects.
With Yamaha Canada as a partner, Musitechnic offers master classes on the new products and provides access to practice and play with many Yamaha products.
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Presonus,the American manufacturer of the Studio One software, is a partner of Musitechnic. Studio One is used in our Mastering classes both during the regular program and the online classes.
With Ableton as a partner, Musitechnic offers master classes on the new products and teaches Music Creation and Composition using the Live software in the Audio Production techniques classes.
Musitechnic is the first Steinberg certified training center in Canada. We teach how to use both Cubase and Wavelab in the Audio Production Techniques classes.
Audiokinetic is the developer for Wwise which is an audio integration software for video games. Since the school is a Wwise Certified Training School, during the courses, the students learn how to integrate sounds into the video games using the Wwise engin.
