This highly practical course is designed to accommodate students who cannot commit to a full time training program. The highly practical nature of the course allows students to achieve maximum exposure to state of the art sound and music production equipment within the time limitations of a part-time training program. Students have the option of studying for one year to reach Certificate level or continuing study for a second year to reach Diploma level. In addition to the internationally recognised City & Guilds qualifications offered, the course also offers a number of optional certification modules in industry standard audio and music production applications (Pro Tools and Logic Pro).

These highly recommended optional 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 - Certificate

1. •   Follow safe working practices in music and sound industries
   

2. •   Occupational roles and employment in music and sound industries
   

3. •   Basic equipment connections for music and sound industries
   

4. •   MIDI sequencing and software
   

5. •   Sound recording skills
   

6. •   Digital sound editing
   

7. •   MIDI and audio techniques
   

Awards:

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

2. •   Optional - Avid/Digidesign Pro Tools 101/110/Apple Logic Pro 9 certification
   

Duration:
Sept. to June  2 evenings each week plus Sat.

Course Fees:

1. •   €2450  Deposit on application €300  plus balance of €2150
   

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

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

      plus balance of €650

Course Outline - Year 2 - 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 201/210M Certification
   

Duration:

Sept. to June - Saturdays 

Course Fees:

1. •   €2450  Deposit on application €300  plus balance of €2150
   

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 links.