This highly practical course is designed to accommodate students who are limited to part-time evening study. As with our daytime courses the units are modular allowing students to progress from a basic award to a full diploma. As such it is equally suited to the hobbyist through to the potential professional.

Career focus:
On successful completion 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.