Course description

Duration
This is a Full-time one year course, which runs from September to May.

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements:
One of the following:

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

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

Certification:
Level 6 QQI Award Media Production (6M5130)

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

Progression Opportunities:

Although Level 6 is directed more at employment whereas Level 5 is the primary CAO route, Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities using their full QQI Level 5 and Level 6 major award. Places are not guaranteed and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. It is the students’ responsibility to consult with the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process, especially if a student is looking for advanced entry into third level and any specific entry requirements. Students may also refer to the individual HEI prospectus or may also refer to the QQI FET section of the CAO website. www.cao.ie

Career Paths:
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.