Empower Your Students to Turn Their Passion for Sound into a Career.
A comprehensive guide for high school educators to help their students navigate the path from the classroom to the professional recording studio, film set, and gaming suite.
A Guide for High School Educators
Your students spend hours creating, recording, and obsessed with sound. At OIART, we take that raw passion and refine it into a high-level professional skillset. We understand that as a high school teacher or guidance counselour, you are the bridge between a student’s hobby and their career. This guide is designed to help you understand why OIART is the premier destination for students looking to lead the audio industry.
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.
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 Audio Program 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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If you have questions about our audio engineering and music production program or would like to book a tour, we would be pleased to speak with you.
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