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MOSMA | Mid-Ocean School of Media Arts:
As the industry steadily grows the importance of post-secondary training becomes more valuable to those wanting to enter the industry “work-ready”. The steady growth of Manitoba’s creative industries correlates directly to the growth of employment opportunities in audio production. This is a demand that MOSMA grads are qualified to fill. MOSMA, through it’s Audio in Media programme, is dedicated to training students with relevant technology and creating opportunities to network with peers in the industry, adding to this crucial knowledge and insight from mentors on current industry practices. We value and nurture an environment which stimulates creativity and encourages collaboration, adding to this,. These advantages allow our graduates to enter the industry with confidence and a diversely high skill level, making them extremely competitive. Over the past two decades MOSMA has established confidence in an industry where employers can pursue recruitment.

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Our Teaching Methods:

Photo of Media Arts / Audio Production Programs in ManitobaMOSMA offers low student to teacher ratios in its courses and it aims for intimate classroom settings where learning is enhanced. In following its mandate of providing optimal learning conditions for its students, MOSMA continues to encompass a variety of teaching and learning strategies within its course structure.

Our programme is a one year intensive and practical learning experience designed to provide graduates with the vocabulary, primary technical skills and concepts for a wide range of positions in the audio production field such as: Music Production, Sound for Film, TV, and Gaming, Live Sound, and Radio Production. We provide our students with over 1,305 hours of instruction of theory and practical; this is equivalent to 2 years of University or College.

MOSMA Graduates:

With various positions such as recording studio engineers, live sound engineers, film set boom operators, audio technicians, sound designers, radio producers, music composers and educators, just to name a few; MOSMA graduates have established themselves within the audio industry throughout Canada and Internationally.

The following is a list of companies where our graduates have found employment.

Recording Studios/Post Production

441 Studios
Absurd Machine Studios
Sunshine Recording
Ocean Way Recording (Los Angeles, California)
Platinum Gold Studios
Dacapo Productions
MidCan Productions
NDB Studio Productions
Revelation Studios (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan)
SignPost Music
Studio 11
Video Pool Media Arts Centre
IATSE Local 856 Motion Picture Technicians
Backstage Rockstore (Chile)
Chasing Flame Audio Productions (Germany)
Sharpe Sound Studios (Vancouver, British Columbia)
EMC Studios (Thailand)
Vancouver Film School (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Western Post Production (Vancouver, British Columbia)

Broadcasting

Corus Entertainment (CJOB/99.1 Peggy/Power 97)
AM 1250 Radio
CHVN
CBC Radio
CBC TV
CKY TV
Corus Entertainment (CJOB, Power 97 & Groove FM)
Woman's Television Network
NCI
APTN
A-Channel

Sound Reinforcement

Audio Works Production Services
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Stage Lite Manitoba
Sound Art Productions
West End Cultural Centre
William Glesby Centre (Portage La Prairie, Manitoba)
Celebrations Dinner Theatre
Manitoba Theatre Centre
Manitoba Lotteries Corporation
FemFest
Winnipeg Folk Festival
Izzy Asper Jazz Performances
Winnipeg Fringe Festival

Corporate Audio/Video Divisons

Tel AV
Winnipeg Audio Visual
SW Audio & Visual (Kelowna, British Columbia)
Evolution Presentation Technologies
...to name a few.

AUDIO IN MEDIA - Diploma (Full-time):

Image of Media Arts / Audio Production Programs in ManitobaFull-Time Programme
1 Year Audio Engineering Diploma
Maximum enrolment of 15 students
Intake: September

Successful completion of programme, students will possess the skills that apply to numerous branches of audio production. With these skills students will be qualified to fill a variety of positions in Live Sound Reinforcement, Music Production, Radio Production, and Sound for Television, Film, Gaming, and Theatre. Students gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the industry through various recording sessions, industry mentorships, and work practicum. Our students also graduate with AVID Pro Tools Certification.

The Audio in Media Programme consists of Three Terms:

> Term One: Audio Production Concepts & Technology
> Term Two: Audio Production Fields
> Term Three: Elective and Work Practicum

STUDIO RECORDING ERSR - ERIN CAMPUS:

Part Time Course
Two Evenings Per Week
6:30 PM to 9:30PM (24 Hours)
$745.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with EDPT101 or EDMET)
Class Size: Maximum 5
Contact MOSMA for upcoming dates
Location: Erin Campus - 1588 Erin Street
No Prerequisite

This course delivers a comprehensive introduction to the studio production workflow. Topics covered include; Consoles, Signal Flow, Microphones, Recording Techniques and basic Mixing. On completion of this course, students will learn the tools and basic setup to successfully conduct a recording session.

PRO TOOLS - FUNDAMENTALS I (EDPT101):

Part Time Course
Frequency: 2 Evenings Per Week
6:00 PM to 9:00PM (21 Hours)

$545.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with EDMET or ERSR)
Class Size: Maximum 5
Contact MOSMA for upcoming dates
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor

Prerequisite to Pro Tools 110
Prerequisite to Mixing & Editing Techniques
No experience with Avid Pro Tools software is required
A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems
Basic audio recording knowledge is required

This course introduces fundamental Pro Tools concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.

Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production.

MIXING & EDITING TECHNIQUES (EDMET):

Monday & Wednesday Evenings (6 Classes)
6:00 PM to 9:00PM (18 Hours)
$495.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with ED-PT101 or ER-SR)
Class Size: Maximum 5
Contact MOSMA for upcoming dates
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor

No pre-requirement if experienced with Pro Tools.

This course introduces students to contemporary mixing & editing techniques in music production using the industry standard Pro Tools software. Topics include; mixing concepts, internal 'in the box' signal routing, automation, signal processors, and signal processing techniques.

On completion of this course, students will learn the steps in creating an efficient mix session and complete a full mix of their chosen material.

MUSIC CREATION WITH ABLETON (EDMCA):

Tuesday & Thursday Evenings (8 Classes)
6:00 PM to 9:00PM (24 Hours)
$655.00 CAD (Save 5% Bundled with either ED-MPA or ED-IMA / Save 10% Bundled with both ED-MPA & ED-IMA)
Class Size: Maximum 5
Contact MOSMA for upcoming dates
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor

Prerequisite to Music Production with Ableton (ED-MPA)
Prerequisite to Interactive Music with Ableton (ED-IMA)
No experience with Ableton Live software is required
A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh operating systems

This course delivers an introduction to this ever popular program which will open up new possibilities and change the way you think about making music.

On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic musical elements such as rhythm, harmony, tempo, timbre, form, structure, and the Ableton Live software workflow.

MUSIC PRODUCTION WITH ABLETON (EDMPA):

Tuesday & Thursday Evenings (8 Classes)
6:00 PM to 9:00PM (24 Hours)
$655.00 CAD
Class Size: Maximum 5
Contact MOSMA for upcoming dates
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor

Prerequisite Music Creation with Ableton (ED-MCA)

This course delivers an introduction to the mixing and signal processing workflow of Ableton Live.

On completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of basic music mixing techniques including; Automation, EQ, Compression, Reverb, and Delay.

Youth Workshop | MUSIC PRODUCTION:

Contact MOSMA for Upcoming Intakes & Registration
Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Erin Campus - 1588 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB
Registration Fee: $75.00
Maximum Participants: 5
Age Limit: 16 to 21

Music Production is a five (5) hour day through which participants focus on the music recording process from beginning to end. In a professional studio environment, participants are lead by a qualified Audio Engineer through a recording session with a Singer/Songwriter. They will then move into the mixing process learning current industry tools and practices. This workshop is designed for youth ages 16 to 21 years of age, either currently in a music or production related high school class or individuals exploring music production on their own and anyone with a general interest in the recording process for music.

MOSMA offers various, all-day workshops which offer young individuals hands-on experience and insight to various branches of Audio Production.
Visit MOSMA for UPCOMING workshop dates and registration

Your Workshop | SOUND FOR ANIMATION:

Contact MOSMA for Upcoming Intakes & Registration
Times: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
Maximum Participants: 6
Age: 16 to 21
Registration Fee: $75.00

Sound for Animation is a five (5) hour day in a professional studio environment; participants are lead by a qualified Sound Editor and will learn how to edit dialogue, sound effects and music for an animated short movie using the industry standard software Pro Tools.

MOSMA offers various, all-day workshops which offer young individuals hands-on experience and insight to various branches of Audio Production.
Visit MOSMA for UPCOMING workshop dates and registration

Your Workshop | SOUND FOR ANIMATION:

Contact MOSMA for Upcoming Intakes & Registration
Times: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
Maximum Participants: 6
Age: 16 to 21
Registration Fee: $75.00

Sound for Animation is a five (5) hour day in a professional studio environment; participants are lead by a qualified Sound Editor and will learn how to edit dialogue, sound effects and music for an animated short movie using the industry standard software Pro Tools.

MOSMA offers various, all-day workshops which offer young individuals hands-on experience and insight to various branches of Audio Production.
Visit MOSMA for UPCOMING workshop dates and registration

Youth Workshop | SOUND FOR VIDEO GAMES:

Contact MOSMA for Upcoming Intakes & Registration
Times: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: ED (Exchange District) Campus - 245 McDermot Ave. 4th Floor
Maximum Participants: 6
Age: 16 to 21
Registration Fee: $75.00

Through a 5 hour day, participants will learn how to collect, edit and apply audio assets to a video game using Pro Tools and the Unity Game Engine.

MOSMA offers various, all-day workshops which offer young individuals hands-on experience and insight to various branches of Audio Production.
Visit MOSMA for UPCOMING workshop dates and registration

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