Frequently Asked Questions: Can I take a tour of your schools and facilities? What type of jobs are available for Audio Engineers? How long is the Recording Arts Program, and what do I receive when completed? Can I just take individual courses instead of the full program? Do you offer financial aid? Is it hard to apply for the SLM Financial Career Training Loan? How do I fill out the SLM Financial loan papers? How do I apply my GI Bill benefits towards your classes? Do you have Job Placement Assistance? Are there differences between each MediaTech Institute school/location? How is the Mediatech Institute program different from other programs that are advertised? Do you have to have a music background, or are there any prerequisites required for starting the Mediatech Institute program? Do you have housing for out-of-town students? Can I record my band as a class project? I would like to speak with a school representative, who should I call?     Can I take a tour of your schools and facilities? Yes! We offer tours Monday through Friday between 10am and 6pm. Tours can be scheduled by calling 866-498-1122. The tours usually last around 45 minuets and are a great way to learn how Mediatech Institute can help you start your career in the audio industries. What type of jobs are available for Audio Engineers? RECORDING Acoustics/Design Field Recording: Sound Libraries, Bio Acoustic Research; Nature Sounds Installation Live Performances Mixing Engineer Music Composition Music Production Music Videos Recording Engineer Studio Maintenance Studio Management Voice Overdubs RECORD LABELS (MAJORS/INDEPENDENTS) A+ R Assistant (Artist Relations) A+R Coordinator (Artist Relations) Administration Catalog Marketing Distribution Licensing Management Music Production Publishing Royalties DVD PRODUCTION Authoring Professionals Quality Assurance Technical Support GAMING Educational/Learning Entertainment POST PRODUCTION Commercials TV Radio Film Foley Engineer/Editor Music Videos Sound Design Sound Effects Sound Library Technician Television MASTERING CD + DVD LIVE SOUND Concert + Tour Promotion Corporate Presentations Engineer: FOH Engineer: Monitors Live Web Casting Music Performances Sporting Events Theater Performances INTERNET AUDIO BROADCAST Internet Radio Television Web Casting AUDIO ACOUSTICS/ELECTRONICS Installation: Equipment, Sound Systems, Home Theaters Maintenance Repair EDUCATIONAL Instruction SPEECH RECOGNITION APPLICATIONS Voice Activation RING TONE APPLICATIONS AUDIO SOFTWARE + HARDWARE Quality Assurance Technical Support MUSIC RESTORATION/PRESERVATION Preserving Prerecorded Materials FORENSIC AUDIO Courtroom Documentation Speech Recognition /Restoration Back to Top How long is the Recording Arts Program, and what do I receive when completed? The approximate time to complete this program is 52 weeks. Students will be awarded a diploma upon completion. For more information regarding our courses please click here. Back to Top Can I just take individual courses instead of the full program? Courses within our Recording Arts Program may not be taken on an individual basis. Back to Top Do you offer financial aid? MediaTech Institute's Admissions department is designed to provide assistance with tuition and/or living expenses for those who qualify. As a financial aid student you need to make informed decisions regarding the types and amounts of financial aid available. The Admissions department is staffed and organized with our students' needs in mind, dedicated to making the financial aid process understandable and valuable. The Admissions Department encourages all applicants who apply for financial aid to begin the process early. There are three types of financial assistance options available for students. They are as follows: SLM Financial Career Training Loan, Veterans Administration benefits, and the Texas Rehabilitation commission benefits program. You must contact the Veterans Administration and/or the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for eligibility status. Those seeking financial assistance from SLM Financial are required to complete a free application. SLM Financial, a nonfederal education loan, may have differing origination fees, interest rates, and repayment options. Additional money for living expenses may be obtained trough this loan. Once the information from SLM Financial has reached our Admissions Department, it will indicate your eligibility for financial assistance. Our admissions Department will contact you regarding your eligibility status. You may complete your SLM Financial Career Training Loan application prior to submitting an enrollment agreement. Back to Top Is it hard to apply? All the student has to do is to fill out the one page form that is attached with the catalog and fax/mail it to our Admissions Department. The mailing address is: MediaTech Institute C/O Admissions Dept. 350 E. Royal Ln., Suite 119 Irving, TX 75039 Tel: 866-498-1122 Fax: 972-869-1135 Be sure to give them the proper school code: Dallas 604461; Austin 605525; Houston 606217 If you are having difficulty filling out the application, please call 1-866-498-1122 and we will assist you. Back to Top How do I fill out the SLM Financial Career Training loan papers? The loan application should be completed by typing or printing in black ink. If corrections are necessary, cross out the incorrect information, and type or write the correct information. Please initial all corrections. Do not use correction fluid. Borrower: Complete the Borrower sections on the application (sections A and C). Application must be completely filled out to process including Gross Annual Salary. CO-Borrower: Complete the CO-Borrower section on the application (Section B). Application must be completely filled out to process including Gross Annual Salary. Borrower and CO-borrower (if applicable) must provide a signature at the bottom of the application. Once the application is completed and signed, please submit to your Financial Aid Officer for certification. School: 1. Complete the School Section of the application (section D). 2. Certify Application - Sign & Print Name by Authorized School Official Only 3. Fax the application to 1-972-869-1135. Be sure to give them the proper school code: Dallas 604461; Austin 605525; Houston 606217 Back to Top How do I apply my GI Benefits towards your classes? If you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the GI Bill, please call the VA Education Phone number: 1-888-442-4551. The benefit programs change frequently, so it is best to speak directly with the VA for questions regarding your basic eligibility. Back to Top Do you have Job Placement Assistance? Gaining entrance into the entertainment industry, as in many other areas of employment, is challenging and sometimes difficult. With this in mind, every effort is made to give students as much preparation as possible. Only students who have successfully completed the Recording Arts Program are eligible for job placement assistance. MediaTech Institute's Job Placement Department Oversees: 1) A curriculum designed to prepare students for the job pursuit, including instruction about writing resumes and preparing for interviews. 2) A regularly updated record of potential employers in the entertainment industry. 3) Personalized career advice, and 4) A well-organized public relations effort directed towards employers to keep them aware of the graduates of MediaTech Institute. Back to Top Are there differences between each MediaTech Institute school/location? Yes. Very much like the recording industry, each of our schools are unique; however, our curriculum is consistent and the students are taught on equipment widely accepted as industry standards. We offer the choice of attending different branches so students will have the opportunity to take our program without having to move too far from their home. Back to Top How is the Mediatech Institute program different from other programs that are advertised? There are really three areas that make our school unique and a great place for learning the art of recording. First, we provide the students with instructors that have worked in the real world in the position that they are teaching. A book can only teach so much, but an instructor that's had the experience and the credits can really supplement the book and show real world situations. Second, if you are going to work in this industry, you don't want to learn on inferior equipment, or equipment that the industry does not use. Mediatech Institute continually stays on the forefront of technology providing students with state-of-the-art equipment. Third, we give students a lot of studio time. You can't learn this profession without a hands-on approach. Back to Top Do you have to have a music background, or are there any prerequisites required for starting the Mediatech Institute program? You do have to have a High School diploma or GED equivalent to be considered for admittance to Mediatech Institute. During registration, you will need to bring proof, in the form of a diploma or transcript. It is not necessary to have a music theory background to enter our program; however, we strongly recommend taking the Producing & Songwriting course. Since an Audio Engineer records bands on a regular basis, it is important to understand music theory and we do a great job of teaching students the fundamentals in the Producing and Songwriting course. Back to Top Do you have housing for out-of-town students? Yes. We offer off-site housing in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Housing is typically located within two miles of each studio and are offered to our students at reduced rates. The rooms are priced for single occupation and double occupation. Typically, a student starts out with a single occupation room for around two weeks. Then, they meet other students and find a roommate saving money by getting a double occupancy room. For more information and to have your questions answered, please call 866-498-1122 and ask for information on student housing. Back to Top Can I record my band as a class project? Yes. We encourage students to record as many projects as they can and use the studios and equipment as much as possible. It's hard to learn how to run a studio when you are not given the opportunity to get in there and work. Back to Top I would like to speak with a school representative, who should I call? Call 866-498-1122 and ask for a representative. We will be happy to spend time with you and answer your questions regarding our program and school. Back to Top