OIART resources for OMEA educators
Help your students discover where sound can take them.
OIART resources for OMEA educators
For the student who plays an instrument, makes beats, runs sound for school productions—or simply loves music, movies and games—there may be more career possibilities than they realize.
Use these resources to start that conversation in your classroom, then connect their curiosity to an experience at OIART.
Start with what your students already love.
The OIART Career Soundscape is an interactive guide to 46 careers across six areas of audio: music and recording, live sound, film and television, games, broadcast, and audio technology.
Students choose up to four interests and discover careers connected to them. They can explore what each job involves, the skills it draws on, how those skills connect to learning at OIART, and stories from OIART graduates working in the industry.
Students can follow their interests or explore the complete career map. It’s a starting point for discovery—and a way to see how one interest can connect to several different paths.
Bring your students to OIART.
Move from exploring careers on a screen to seeing an audio learning environment in person.
OIART welcomes school groups to its London, Ontario campus and works with educators on workshops and career exploration. Opportunities described in our teacher guide include studio visits, conversations with students and instructors, and experiences connected to SHSM learning goals.
Planning a SHSM experience?
Connect with Hanni Shahatto, OIART’s Pro Tools instructor and high school consultant, to discuss your students’ interests and your program’s goals, including experiential learning, reach-ahead and sector-partnered experiences.
When you get in touch, include your school, grades, approximate group size, preferred dates and the areas of audio your students would like to explore.
Keep the conversation going.
Explore our teacher guide, request audio career posters and classroom materials, or ask about guest speakers and virtual workshops.
[View the teacher guide]
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Why OIART is the Best Choice for Your Students
Our program is designed for the "hands-on" learner—the student who thrives when they can apply a concept immediately. By stripping away the fluff of elective courses, we provide a streamlined path that gets your students into the workforce three years sooner than a standard degree, with a portfolio that rivals industry veterans.
The "music industry" is far larger than most students realize. We prepare them for every corner of the audio world. Our integrated curriculum covers:
- Music Production: From signal flow and microphone placement to advanced mixing and mastering.
- Audio for Visual Media: Teaching the art of Foley, ADR, and cinematic soundscapes for TV, film and video games
- Live Sound & Event Production: Managing the complex audio needs of concerts, festivals, and corporate environments.
Industry-Leading Outcomes
With over 40 years of history, our alumni win Juno, Emmy, and Golden Globe awards. We don’t just teach audio; we launch careers.
Accelerated 11-Month Program
We respect the student's time and investment. Our intensive, one-year format gets them into the workforce three years sooner than traditional university programs.
High Teacher-to-Student Ratio
Your students won't get lost in a lecture hall. They receive personalized, hands-on mentorship from industry professionals.
Free Resources for Your Classroom and Guidance Office
We want to support the work you are doing in your schools. OIART offers several complimentary resources for Ontario High School teachers:
- Guest Speakers & Virtual Workshops: We can provide a professional sound engineer to speak to your class about attending OIART and career paths available after graduation.
- Classroom Materials: Request our "Audio Career Map" posters and brochures to help students visualize their future.
- In-Studio Tours: Bring your class to our London, Ontario campus for a "Day in the Life" tour where they can envision themselves at OIART and ask any questions.
Meet Your High School Consultant
Hanni Shahatto is an audio engineer and OCT-certified educator whose career spans music, film, and live sound. As the Pro Tools instructor at OIART and a high school consultant, he leads hands-on workshops that introduce secondary students to industry workflows. These sessions are customizable for SHSM requirements and can be hosted at OIART or on-site in your classroom.
Book your tour with Hanni today!
OIART has the best employment, completion, and satisfaction rates of all engineering schools in Ontario, Canada.*
Comparing Graduation and Employment Rates vs. Other Programs.
For our students, music isn’t just an interest or a career aspiration, it’s a lifestyle. Our true small class sizes allow us to get to know you and care about who you are and what you want to accomplish.
*Employment rate in field of study six months after graduation. All statements regarding program performance such as Top, Rated the Best and #1 are based on the latest KPI survey results comparing each campus's Music Production and Recording Arts Technology program. OIART: Audio Recording Technology. RAC: Sound & Music Recording. Harris Institute: Audio Production Program. Metalworks Institute: Audio Production & Engineering. Trebas: Audio Engineering and Production/DJ Arts. Fanshawe: Music Arts Industry.
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OIART's program for audio includes:
✓ Small Class Sizes
✓ On Site Facilities
✓ Industry Leading Instructors
✓ Post Grad Support & Guidance
✓ Exclusive 11 Month Program
Top Reasons Why You Should Choose OIART.
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