Course details
This comprehensive course aims to develop the student's skills in sound engineering and music production to an advanced level. Students will receive a solid grounding in fundamental sound engineering practice before moving on to develop advanced techniques in the use of the state of the art recording and music production tools. The course also offers a number of optional industry recognised Apple and Pro Tools certifications.
A key feature to this course is it's modular nature allowing students build up unit credits over time. This means that students can earn a City & Guilds Level 3 qualification regardless of whether they study one, two or all three modules. Each module offers a separate City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate qualification with a full City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma awarded on completion of all three modules.
Career Focus
Employment areas include: Music venues, Theatres, Audio equipment retailers, Outside broadcast facilities, Rehearsal studios, Sound hire and installation companies, Recording studios, Film sound studios, Location sound recording, Games production studios, Radio and T.V. studios, Multimedia production companies, Educational institutions.
Course Structure
Module 1
- Sound and electrical principles
- System connections
- Mixing console layout and operation
- Microphones and D.I. techniques
- Equalisation
- Signal processors and effects
- Multitrack recording
- Session management
Module 2
- Digital Audio
- Music Theory essentials
- Composition
- Midi programming
- Synthesis & Sampling
- Software sound manipulation
- Hard disk recording systems (Pro Tools etc.)
Module 3
- Audio Mastering
- Audio mix automation and control surfaces
- Audio connectivity and Interface techniques
- System fault analysis
- Soldering skills
- Professional development for Music and Sound Industries
Pre-requisites
There are no specific academic requirements for acceptance onto the course. However applicants should have a broad interest in all aspects of audio and music production and must demonstrate this at the interview stage. A good working knowedge of computer technology and ideally some experience of music software is desirable.
The school can provide music software at substantial student discounts if required.
Award
Module 1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Multitrack Recording and Microphone Techniques
Module 2 - City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Software Sound Manipulation and Composition
Module 3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Sound Engineering
Optional certifications:
Pro Tools 101 certification - Included free to all Diploma students!
Pro Tools 110 certification
Pro Tools 130 certification in game audio
Pro Tools 210M - Certified Operator (Music)
Pro Tools 210P - Certified Operator (Audio Post Production)
Apple Logic certified Pro 101
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About Poppyhill School of Recording
Poppyhill School of Recording has been in operation for over 20 years. From what started out as a small venture fueled by a passion for music and it's associated technologies, Poppyhill School of Recording has become one of the leading lights in Sound and Music Technology education. Since opening it's doors way back in 1991 the school has educated many of the best sound engineers and music producers in Ireland and beyond. their reputation has spread worldwide and they have enrolled students from right around the globe. they're not a big college offering a hundred different ctheirses. they're not a "jack of all trades, master of none" or a" take ytheir money and run" organisation! they're professionals in this area and have been for a long time so they do what they do and they do it extremely theyll!
Mission Statement
At Poppyhill of Recording they aim to provide training of the highest quality to all their students. Through their training and support their aim is to nurture their students natural abilities and creative talents, and to optimise their potential for a fulfilling and successful future in their chosen career path. they see their ctheirses and qualifications as providing either a direct route into the workplace or a stepping stone into higher education. they accept that not everyone is cut out for an academic mode of learning and therefore they do not place previous academic achievement as a requirement for entry to their ctheirses. Instead they look for enthusiasm and an aptitute for the subject area. In general their wish is that all students who attend their school will benefit not only from an excellent education but also from an atmosphere of friendliness, optimism and mutual respect.
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