This highly comprehensive course is designed to equip students with all the theoretical knowledge and up-to-date advanced practical skills required to pursue a career in the areas of Sound Engineering or Music Production. Students have the option of studying for one year to reach Diploma level or continuing study for a second year to reach the Advanced Diploma level. In addition to the internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications offered, the course also includes a number of recommended optional certification modules in industry standard audio and music production applications (Pro Tools and Logic Pro) These certification modules are highly regarded within the industry and will ensure that our graduates have a distinct advantage in the jobs market. These modules are offered at a substantially discounted fee to our City & Guilds students.

Career focus:
On successful completion of this course students will be qualified for careers in numerous areas of the audio-media industry. Examples include: Recording studios, Rehearsal studios, Sound equipment hire companies, Music venues, Audio equipment retailers/manufacturers, Radio stations, TV stations, Outside broadcast units, Film/video production companies, Audio post production companies, CD/DVD mastering facilities, Multimedia production companies, Self employment.

Course Outline - Year 1 - Diploma

1. •   Employment opportunities roles, and responsibilities in the music sectors
   

2. •   Studio routing and wiring for music and sound industries
   

3. •   Mixing and recording consoles
   

4. •   Microphones and direct inject (DI) techniques
   

5. •   Equalisation for music and sound industries
   

6. •   Dynamics and effects equipment for music and sound industries
   

7. •   Music instrument digital interface (MIDI)
   

8. •   Studio sound synchronisation (film clips)
   

9. •   Studio sound synchronisation (computer games)
   

10. •   Acoustics and monitoring for music and sound
    

11. •   Audio analysis
    

12. •   Soldering and wiring (maintenance)
    

Awards:

1. •   City & Guilds 7503 Level 2 Diploma in Sound & Music Technology
   

2. •   Optional - Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools 101 Certification
   

3. •   Optional - Avid/ Digidesign Pro Tools 110 Certification
   

4. •   Optional - Apple Logic Pro 9 Operator Certification
   

Duration:
Sept. to June  4 days each week 

Course Fees:

1. •   €4,650  Deposit on application €400  plus balance of €4,250
   

2. •   City & Guilds Examination fee: €250.00 payable May 2011
   

3. •   Discounted fee for optional combined Modules: €750 Deposit on application €100 plus
   

      balance of €650

Course Outline - Year 2 - Advanced Diploma

1. •   Professional development for music and sound industries
   

2. •   Multitrack recording and mixing
   

3. •   Audio connectivity and interface techniques
   

4. •   Audio mix automation and control surfaces
   

5. •   Advanced audio editing
   

6. •   Stereo microphone techniques
   

7. •   Software sound manipulation
   

8. •   Composition skills for music and sound industries
   

9. •   Audio mastering and restoration
   

10. •   Live sound and performance technology
    

Awards:

1. •   City & Guilds 7503 Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology & Sound Engineering
   

2. •   Optional - Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools 201 Certification
   

3. •   Optional - Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools 210M Certification
   

Duration:
Sept. to June  4 days each week 

Course Fees:

1. •   Course Fee  €4,650  Deposit on application €400  plus balance of €4,250
   

2. •   City & Guilds Examination fee: €250.00 payable May 2012
   

3. •   Discounted fee for optional combined Modules: €950 Deposit on application €100
   

      plus balance of €850

Note: Course content may be revised as deemed appropriate by the school

            For information on the optional Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools and

            Apple Logic Pro certifications please click on the appropriate page links.