SOUND PRODUCTION

Why choose this course?

• This course is for you if you are interested in a career in music and sound engineering or music promotion. This course provides a combination of practical and theoretical tuition in all aspects of digital sound engineering and music production.

• On this course you will gain the essential knowledge, industry experience, contacts, and opportunities required to succeed in the music industry from lecturers who are experienced engineers, musicians, and industry practitioners. You will collaborate and work with the students of the Music Performance course to create annual live events to build your knowledge, skills, and competencies.

• This course should help you decide if you want to further your studies in this area or use this qualification to gain employment or progress to further and higher education.

Course Code PMCe

NFQ Level 5

Duration 1 Year

Award QQI Level 5

Certificate in Sound Production

QQI Code 5M2149

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What will you study?

• Music Technology (5N1640)

• Desktop Publishing (5N0785)

• Sound Engineering and Production (5N1900)

• Communications (5N0690)

What do you need to apply?

In addition to the ‘Entry Requirements’ outlined on page 4, please note for this course you will also need to support your application with a written statement of your interest in this area, and if possible, including evidence of your experience and links to materials you have made or recorded. On application you will be advised by the college on how to submit this supporting documentation.

• Event Production (5N1374)

• Work Experience (5N1356)

• Media Analysis (5N1298)

• Music Industry Studies (5N1458)

BCFE Sound Production Progression Pathway

Sound Production Level 5 (PMCe)

BCFE NFQ Level 6 Award Music Production (PEH)

Universities and Colleges

NFQ Levels 7 & 8 Awards

BCFE NFQ Level 8 Awards

BA (Hons) in Media Production Management (MPM)

Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities NFQ Levels 6, 7 & 8 Awards