Florida Institute of Recording, Sound and Technology

The F.I.R.S.T School is a Digital Media school located in Orlando Florida that offers comprehensive programs in Recording Arts and Film and Video Production.

History

F.I.R.S.T. opened in 2004 offering an Audio Engineer and Music Production program.

After the success of the first program, and with the growth of the Digital Media Field, the institution launched their Film and Video Production program.

Programs Offered

All programs are eight months long and are completed in 350 hours. Day and night class schedules allow flexibility for its students.

· Recording Arts

The program includes Audio Engineering and Music Production. Classes range from basic to advance level courses, using classic analog consoles and digital technology. Students become familiar with a complex recording studio, voice over commercial production for radio broad, music production and sequencing. It also teaches the technique of editing, mixing and mastering.

• Basic Audio (32 hrs.)

• MIDI (32 hrs.)

• Fundamentals of Recording (32 hrs.)

• Mixing and Editing Concepts (32 hrs.)

• Audio for Post (32 hrs. with 16 Independent Laboratory hours)

• Advance Recording (32 hrs. with 16 Independent Laboratory hours)

• Fundamentals of Pro Tools (32 hrs. with 16 Independent Laboratory hours)

• Advanced Mixing (32 hrs. with 16 Independent Laboratory hours)

• Student Internship (30 hrs.)

Independent Lab and Internship included are a total of 350 hours for 8 months.

· Film and Video Production

Filmmaking, Pre-Production, Production, Post-Production, Visual Effects and DVD Authoring are some of the topics in this program. Students will learn techniques of shooting in HD, directing short films, producing music videos and product commercials.

• Video Development and Pre-Production (32 hrs.)

• Production (48 hrs including 8 hours of Career Devlopment)

• Post Production (24 hrs. plus 16 hrs. of Lab)

• Advanced Production (40 hrs. plus 16 hrs. of Lab)

• Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (32 hrs. plus 16 hrs. of Lab)

• Short Film (24 hrs. plus 16 hrs. of Lab)

• Advance Post Production (24 hrs.)

• Marketing and Demo Reels (32 hrs.)

• Student Internship (30 hrs.)

Vision

Our vision is to ensure the highest quality education and learning experience to our students.

Mission

Our mission is to prepare students for a successful career in the field of Digital Media. The F.I.R.S.T. School is dedicated to its hands-on experience, learning philosophy and continual advancement in technology.

Admission

Information about is available on our website. http://startatfirst.com/admissions/

Campus Location & Contact Information

Address: 2309 Silver Star Road, Orlando FL 32804

Phone: (407) 316-8310

Toll Free: (888) 9FIRST