Course Description
Higher National Diploma in Music Production (HND)
This two year Higher National Diploma course gives learners the opportunity to acquire a wide range of skills in Sound Engineering, Music Production and other aspects of the music industry such as running a music business, understanding the science of sound, legal and health issues. Taught by professionals working in the industry, this course will prepare learners for careers in the media, entertainment and music fields. Learners will work with performers and musicians in a purpose built industry standard professional recording studio. Editing, mixing and production take place in a state-of-the-art all iMac digital sound production facility. All workstations are equipped with software including Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Reason.
Area of Study (Year 1) Areas of Study (Year 2)
- The Music Industry Creative Research Project
- Marketing and Promotion for Musicians Advanced Music Production
- Professional Development Advanced Sound Engineering
- Applied Sound Principles Advanced Composing using Technology
- Recording Technology Music and Brands
- Creative Software Techniques Artist and Repetoire
- Applied Music Theory Creative Portfolio
- Performance
College | Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute |
Course Location | Dublin |
Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
Course Category | Music Technology, Performing Arts |
Course Type | Classroom Based |
Course Qualification | Diploma |
Awarding Body | Edexcel |
Awarding Body Details | Higher National Certificate in Music Production |
Course Start Date | 14th September 2020 |
Course Duration | Two year full time |
Course Fee | POA |
Entry Requirements | One of the following: Leaving Certificate (Minimum of H5 in two subjects at Leaving Certificate Higher Level) Full Level 5 QQI Award in Sound Production or equivalent Mature applicants are welcome |
Carear Path | Opportunities exist throughout the music industry and beyond: TV and radio, live sound, theatre, recording studios, music marketing and management. |
Phone | (01) 280 9676 |
Course Code | Edexcel/BTEC Award |