Course Description
Sound Engineering/Sound Production - Level 6
This new one-year Level 6 course gives students the opportunity to further develop and enhance their skills in music and sound production. It is an ideal add-on for our Level 5 students. Taught by professionals working in the industry, this course will prepare students for both further academic progression, and careers in the media, entertainment and music fields. Students 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 Logic Pro.
Course Modules
- Sound Engineering and Music Technology
- Studio and Location Sound Production
- Media Ethics and Legal Framework
- Media Industry Awareness
- Multimedia Sound
- Communications
- Personal and Professional Development
- Arts Event Management
Special Features
This is a highly practical course and students will get hands-on experience of a wide range of industry-specific skills including: studio recording; location sound recording; electronic music composition and production; audio post-production for film and tv; organising and running live events; and podcast production.
Additional Information
Assessment
Assessment techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills that students will have achieved on successful completion of modules:
- Student Record
- Portfolio/Collection of Work
- Assignments
- Examinations – Written or Practical
- Project
A full major award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a pass, a merit or a distinction grade. See www.qqi.ie for more details
| College | Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Category | Sound Engineering, Performing Arts |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 6 Higher Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 6 QQI Award Media Production (6M5130) |
| Course Start Date | 19th September 2022 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Time | This is a Full-time one year course, which runs from September to May. |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | • Relevant QQI Level 5 Award such as Sound Production 5M2149 • For Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) - appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications |
| Carear Path | Most graduates will opt to advance to further studies, while others will be able to progress to work in recording studios, live sound, conference services, broadcasters, film and TV companies and web content related employment. |
| Phone | (01) 280 9676 |
| Course Code | 6M5130 |
Course Provider
Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
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Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Dún Laoghaire, Dublin
Republic of Ireland
