Diploma in Audio and Music Technology
Faculty: Audio
Duration: 1 Year Part Time Oct. to May (Sat 10am – 4pm)
Delivery: Blended
Level: Diploma
Start Date: October 7th 2023
Course Director: Tony Perrey
Fees: €2,920
Certification: Pulse Diploma
Our diploma in Audio and Music Technology is now available as a one-year part-time course.
If you are passionate about creating music and want to get trained by pros in the art of modern recording and production, this course is for you. Aimed at musicians, DJ’s,computer music hobbyists, and general lovers of music, this programme is designed to fast-track your knowledge in audio and music production.
Blended – best of both worlds!
Don’t fancy travelling into college every week? Our Music Tech and DAW modules will bedelivered in the classroom and online. Pick whichever suits you best!
COURSE CONTENT
Music Tech
- Electronic Music Production
- Synthesizers and synthesis
- Sampling
- Beat creation and beat slicing
- Project: Creating a song on a Digital Audio Workstation
- Project: Using Live performance technologies
Recording
- Microphones
- Analogue and digital basics
- Dynamics and E.Q.
- Studio console – SSL
- Studio effects
- Recording techniques for instruments
- Recording techniques for vocals
- Project: Studio stereo recording
- Session management and workflows
- Studio multitrack recording
Intro To Ableton and live performance apps
- Using virtual instruments live
- Using virtual amps
- Using backing tracks
Pro Tools Essentials
- Avid Pro Tools 101 industry training
Apple Logic Essentials
- Apple 101 Logic training
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HOW TO APPLY
Admissions
This course is a direct application course. Applications are currently taken through the Application Form below. Upon receiving your application form our Admissions Team will be in contact to discuss our payment options in securing your course place.
The programme is designed for all ages and skill levels, whether you are new to the industry, looking to up-skill, or wanting to learn new skills and enhance your career options within the film industry. No industry experience is required and applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications.
There is no interview application for this course but we would be delighted to invite you in for a private tour of our campus; to meet our course lecturers and gain further insight into what our course has to offer.
Please see further information on the course requirements
General Course Requirements
- A proven interest in audio and/or music technology, and to display some interest in related creative media arts
- Basic knowledge of computers (Mac/PC, and audio software): helpful but not essential
- For those who wish to attend Music Tech online, a PC or Mac with appropriate software is essential.
- Zoom app and access to broadband
Educational Requirements
The programme is designed for all ages and skill levels, whether you are new to the industry, looking to up-skill, or wanting to learn new skills and enhance your career options within the Audio industry. No industry experience is required and applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications.
Interview Process
There is no interview application for this course but we would be delighted to invite you in for a private tour of our campus; to meet our course lecturers and gain further insight into what our course has to offer.
FEES
Irish / EU (Residing in Ireland)
Total cost: €2,920 per year (Duration 1 year)
Flexible Payment Option
Deposit (payable upon acceptance to the course): €800
Enrolment fee (payable in October): €800
Instalments: 4 payments of €330 (Nov-Feb)
International / EU (living outside of Ireland)
This course is not recognised on the ILEP and therefore not available for international student application.