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Creative Paths Post Grad

This one program encompasses a multi faceted learning experience which prepares and guides graduates to work in any audio field.

We Eat, Sleep & Breathe Music.

A revolutionary and truly unique program with over 40 years of development and experience. A highly efficient single program which simultaneously prepares graduates to work in any audio discipline – from music production to live sound and event production to audio for visual media.


If any of the below disciplines sound like you, then this program is right for you!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Music Production

You love to play with different sounds, mixing things up and introducing a new layer or two. You always have a beat in your head and you love sitting at your computer with sound streaming to your ears.

Career Opportunities

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Live Sound & Event Production

When you go see a show or a concert, your eyes aren't on the performers on stage, they are watching the engineers at the mixing console and the other professionals behind the scenes.

Career Opportunities

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

Audio For Visual Media

Perhaps you're an avid gamer fascinated by game design. A film buff who knows suspense is something you hear. Maybe you're into sound design, making videos of your band's shows, or have a YouTube channel you create content for.

Career Opportunities

OIART is the #1 Audio Engineering School in Canada*

Comparing Student Employment & Completion 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.

89.9%

The Number of Students that Complete our Program.*

100%

OIART's Graduate Employment Rate in the Field of Study*

OIART Employment and Completion Rate Graph
A bar graph showing the number of people at each audio school

*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.

OIART News

By Jeremy Alves September 9, 2024
Nathan Bond (’03) has been a prominent figure in the live sound industry for over two decades, having embarked on a remarkable journey since graduating from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology. We recently caught up with Nathan during a stop in London, Ontario, as he worked with City and Colour on their Canadian arena tour.
Sound stage set up
By Jeremy Alves July 31, 2024
Music festivals are a perennial highlight for almost every genre of music, with fans gathering for several days to enjoy their favorite artists and summer weather. An ideal music festival also goes beyond the music itself and combines the genre's overall culture, artistry, and community. Continue reading to learn what it takes to put on these massive events.
Video Game Sound Design
By Jeremy Alves June 28, 2024
Working as an audio engineer can be an extremely rewarding career as you work with a team to launch an entire gaming experience for others to appreciate. However, you’ll need to start learning and keep growing throughout your career to succeed. Continue reading to learn what it takes to start your audio engineering career.
By Jeremy Alves September 9, 2024
Nathan Bond (’03) has been a prominent figure in the live sound industry for over two decades, having embarked on a remarkable journey since graduating from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology. We recently caught up with Nathan during a stop in London, Ontario, as he worked with City and Colour on their Canadian arena tour.
Sound stage set up
By Jeremy Alves July 31, 2024
Music festivals are a perennial highlight for almost every genre of music, with fans gathering for several days to enjoy their favorite artists and summer weather. An ideal music festival also goes beyond the music itself and combines the genre's overall culture, artistry, and community. Continue reading to learn what it takes to put on these massive events.
Video Game Sound Design
By Jeremy Alves June 28, 2024
Working as an audio engineer can be an extremely rewarding career as you work with a team to launch an entire gaming experience for others to appreciate. However, you’ll need to start learning and keep growing throughout your career to succeed. Continue reading to learn what it takes to start your audio engineering career.

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