Learn the 5 focuses of the recording arts and get hands-on experience at CRAS
The CRAS curriculum is laser-focused on what you need to know to begin your career in music, video game sound, broadcast audio, live sound, and audio for film and TV.
Music Production
When you press Play, Forward, or hit Return, you’re listening to the work of people who have chosen music production as their career.
Video Game Sound
Soundscapes, environments, other worlds of reality and fantasy; these are the realms of audio for gaming.
Live Sound Engineering
People who love live sound are attracted by the immediacy and adrenaline of that one shot to get it right, right there on the spot!
Film/TV Sound Engineering
Within every movie or TV show, there are important sounds behind the dialog and music soundtrack.
Broadcast Sound Engineering
Broadcast Audio focuses on the opportunities, workflows and technologies that are specific to live television broadcast.
Job Opportunities
Additional information about jobs here.
- Foley Engineer
- Board Operator
- Sound Effects Engineer
- Manufacturer’s Specialist
- Environmental Sound Designer
- A&R Operations Coordinator
- ProTools Engineer
- Recording Engineer
- Game Audio Designer
- Live Sound Engineer
- Audio Visual Technician
- Corporate Media Tech
- TV/Video Scoring Engineer
- Broadcast Engineer
At CRAS you’ll learn to use the same gear found in professional studios around the world.
The CRAS Program focuses exclusively on what you need to know to begin your career in the recording arts in only 11 months.
Laptop Recording Package Included in the Cost of Education
As a CRAS student you’ll receive a Laptop Recording Package so you can take your studio with you wherever you go.
Get Certified!
The best way to demonstrate expertise in any field is through certification on industry-standard applications and gear.
At CRAS we understand that proficiency across a range of products gives our graduates a significant advantage in the workplace. In the recording industry, proficiency doesn’t just mean theoretical knowledge. The certification process gives you the feedback you need to gain full competence in the basic operation of the hardware and software systems that you will use after graduation.
CRAS is a positive and friendly environment with lots of opportunity.
“CRAS is unique, they infuse you with all the knowledge that is required for working in the professional field of audio; How to market yourself, how to utilize and maintain any and all professional audio equipment that is used in today’s industry. It’s an environment where doorways to opportunity arise day by day and the people carry a vibe like nowhere else.
— Ryan, CRAS Student
One-of-a-kind
Recording Facilities Internships
A requirement for graduation, the CRAS internship program is the only one-of-its-kind in audio education.
We have relationships with audio recording facilities around the country and throughout the world, and work closely with you to take location, industry specialty and more into the final decision.