The Sheffield Institute For The Recording Arts:
The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts in Baltimore, Maryland provides graduates with a formal education in TV and radio broadcasting and audio/video technology. Hands-on experience is gained while working with industry professionals and instructors, on state-of-the-art equipment. Located just 15 minutes north of Baltimore, the institute is a state of the art facility offering a wide range of career programs in the fields of: Audio Engineering, Video Engineering, Installation and Maintenance Systems Integration, as well as TV & Radio.
- Learn to Perform Under Pressure
By being immersed in audio / video technology and equipment at our institute, a student can become proficient and competent to perform under the pressure of real-world circumstances.
- Prepare for Employment
Our goal is for students to acquire the skills necessary to prepare them for employment in the professional broadcasting and audio / video industry. Formal lectures are given in the studios and classrooms by industry professionals.
- Basic to Advanced Levels of Instruction
Lectures range from basic introductory courses to advanced training in leading edge technology. Lab courses involve equipment use from basic function through advanced techniques on professional equipment.
Audio Training:
- Audio Engineering
- Digital Audio Editing
- Live Sound/Remote Recording
Video Production Training:
- Video Technology
- Lighting & Graphic Design for TV and Video
Technician Training:
- Basic Properties of Electronics
- Cable Construction / Installation
- Basic Audio/Video Preventive Maintenance
TV / Radio Career Training:
- Concepts of Broadcast Operations
- Broadcast Performance and Journalism
- Performance Development
On The Job Experience:
The Sheffield Institute for the Recording Arts provides its students with the same types of experiences they will encounter in on-the-job situations. These experiences become the practical foundation on which a student can build his or her career.