Course Code: CI062MF
Course Level: 6
Award Title: BTEC/Edexcel Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music Production
QQI Code: BH025411
Duration: 2 Years
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This course provides students with hands-on experience and training in the technical area of sound engineering and production. Students produce and present a number of live events along with producing products to a professional standard as part of their coursework.
Course Content: Subjects include:
Creative Arts Research Skills
Critical Music Listening
Work-Based Experience
Songwriting Techniques and Skills
The Music Business in the 21st Century
Studio Recording and Engineering
Music Studio Production
Music Technology
Music Notation
Sound Creation and Manipulation Techniques
Preparation, Process and Production in Creative Arts
Creative Arts Professional Practice
Marketing the Creative Arts
Music in Context
Live Sound for Small Venues
Research Project
Applied Music Production
Audio Post-Production
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course will be able to pursue a career as a sound engineer, editor or producer in the audio industry.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
