Course details

HND course gives learners the opportunity to acquire a wide range of skills in Sound Engineering, Music Production and other aspects of the music industry. Taught by professionals working in the industry, the course prepares learners for a wide range of careers in the media, entertainment and music fields. There is a strong practical base to the course and learners complete assignments using workstations equipped with up to date industry standard hardware and software including Pro Tools, Reason and Ableton Live. Learners, record and produce in a new, purpose-built, professional recording facility that also has a Pro Tools recording studio. Graduates can gain employment in audio production/sound engineering in the music, media and entertainment industries.

Entry Requirements (Year 1)

  • Leaving Certificate (Minimum of C3 in two subjects at Leaving Certificate Higher Level)
  • QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Sound Production (5M2149) or equivalent
  • Applications are welcomed from learners with relevant experience in this area
  • Mature Applicants

Main Areas of Study (Year 1)

  • Creative Arts Research Skills
  • Managing a Creative Business
  • Music in Context
  • Music Production Analysis
  • Music Health and the Law
  • Music Notation
  • Sound Creation and Manipulation
  • Studio Recording and Engineering

Main Areas of Study (Year 2)

  • Applied Music Production Techniques
  • Audio Electronics
  • Computer Music Composition and
  • Production
  • Critical Music Learning
  • Music Studio Production
  • New Media Technology
  • Research Project
  • Preparation Process and Production in the Creative Arts
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.

Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.

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