Pulse Blog

What is Game Development? Everything You Need to Know Game development is a hot topic. Between the ever growing market for games, and the snowball of technology rapidly gathering pace…

Alumna Interview: Jessica Arkoff – Music Production

May 12, 2022

Audio Engineering, Blog, Interview, Music Industry, Music Production

Alumna Interview: Jessica Arkoff – Music Production 1. Can you tell us about yourself and current role? My name is Jessica Arkoff and I’m currently a Dialogue and ADR Supervisor…

What is Sequential Art? From History to Today

March 31, 2022

What is Sequential Art? From History to Today The term sequential art is often used interchangeably with the term comic, however there is much more to it than just that.…

Character Design – The Secrets to Creating Memorable Characters

February 21, 2022

Character Design – The Secrets to Creating Memorable Characters Character Design is a fundamental building block in animation and many other areas. Let’s discover what is Character Design, how to…

Careers in Digital Art – And How to Get Started.

January 28, 2022

Careers in Digital Art – And How to Get Started. Considering a career in Digital Art? It can be one of the most rewarding industries on the planet. Why? Because…

Creative Careers in Gaming

December 1, 2021

Creative Careers in Gaming Are you passionate about gaming and would like to build your career in this growing industry? A career in gaming may have once seemed like a…

What’s the difference between a Film Score and Film Soundtrack?

October 29, 2021

What’s the difference between a Film Score and Film Soundtrack? The sound of a film is an essential part to the storytelling process. Whether it’s a score or soundtrack, music…

Why Study Music at Pulse?

September 24, 2021

Why Study Music at Pulse? Interested in the dynamic but yet rewarding field of music? Our motto is learn by doing. With an emphasis on equipping students with industry-applicable…

How to be a Film Score Composer? Everything you need to know

September 3, 2021

Blog, Film Production, Film Scoring, Music Industry

How to be a Film Score Composer? Everything you need to know Music moves the soul. That same film you watch, without the music – never has the same punch…

Why work in Film Production?

August 4, 2021

Articles, Blog, Faculty Film, Film Production

Why work in Film Production? Cinema has always played an integral role in holding a mirror to society and acts as a powerful medium for human creativity and expression. From…

How to be a Music Producer?

June 28, 2021

Articles, Blog, Music Industry, Music Production

How to be a Music Producer? It’s not easy, but without a doubt, music production can be one of the most rewarding careers in music today. It’s extremely dynamic and…

The Stages of Game Development: The Fundamentals

April 30, 2021

Blog, Faculty Games, Games Development

The Stages of Game Development: The Fundamentals Every game goes through a certain process to become the final product that you enjoy and play. Depending on the game and the…

Student Interview: Paloma Marcal – Audio & Music Technology

April 20, 2021

Audio Engineering, Blog, Interview, Music Industry, Music Production

Student Interview: Paloma Marcal – Audio & Music Technology 1. What’s your name and what course are you studying? My name is Paloma Marcal and I’m doing the BA (Hons)…

Student Interview: Kristof Andrasi – Game Development

April 12, 2021

Blog, Games Development, Interview

Student Interview: Kristof Andrasi – Game Development 1. What’s your name and what course are you studying? My name is Kristof Andrasi and I studied Game Development at Pulse College…

Student Interview: Daniel de Búrca – Music Production

April 8, 2021

Audio Engineering, Blog, Interview, Music Production

Student Interview: Daniel de Búrca – Music Production 1. What’s your name and what course are you studying? My name is Daniel de Búrca and I am studying Music Production…

Career in Animation? Here’s what you Need to Know

March 30, 2021

Career in Animation? Here’s what you Need to Know Thinking about a career in Animation? Sounds glamorous, fun and creative right? Yes, it absolutely can be, but that is not…

How to get a Career in Music… The Untold Truth

February 26, 2021

Audio Engineering, Blog, News

How to get a Career in Music… The Untold Truth Often portrayed as a glamorous path and for those ‘following their passion’ – music can be one of the most…

What’s the Story? How to tell (and write) a good Story

February 1, 2021

Blog, Film Production, News, Screenwriting, Scriptwriting

What’s the Story? How to tell (and write) a good Story You enjoy a good story, right? We all do and we tell them on a daily basis too, whether…

Post Production – just a Career in Cinema? Think Again

December 18, 2020

Post production is an integral part of the filming process. It’s the vital part that comes after production when filming is finished up – although to speed up the…

How to Write a Script for a Short Film

December 2, 2020

Scriptwriting. Sounds easy right? Especially if it’s going to be for a short film? Well… not exactly. So, what does it take to write a script for a short film…

Tis the season to upskill…Short Courses Coming up with Pulse College

December 2, 2020

As we head into the Christmas break, you might have thought about experimenting with a short course? It is an opportune time. With the world feeling like it’s more…

Puppet Fabrication – A key ingredient for Stop Motion Animation

October 27, 2020

Animation, Blog, Uncategorized

In this post we’ll look at the importance of puppet fabrication and it’s role in stop-motion animation. Let’s kick off with the basics…. What is puppet Fabrication? Well…

How to “Get into the Film Industry” – The Best Untold Advice

October 9, 2020

Blog, Film Production, News

How to “Get into the Film Industry” – The Best Untold Advice It’s a glorious, beautiful, fierce and competitive sector. From the outside, the Film Industry is often perceived as…

Short Courses Starting this October

September 24, 2020

Are you passionate about film production? Maybe you have music running through your veins and want to build your technical skills… or do you geek out creating your own video…

Explode Your Music Creativity With Ableton Live

August 28, 2020

Wanna produce amazing, top quality music? What is Ableton Live? To quote Ableton – it is a ‘fluid, flexible software for making music’. It has been meticulously designed to…

Pulse College Open Day

August 21, 2020

Blog, Open Day

Imagine a career bursting with creativity. A career that focuses on the stuff you love to do….. A career with great job prospects that’s great fun too along the…

Creativity to the Max: Pulse College Anthology 2020

August 17, 2020

Animation, Blog, Uncategorized

Originally intended for print release at Dublin Comic Con March 2020- which is now rescheduled to August 2020, the Pulse College Anthology is the first College Produced Comic Book,…

An Animation Festival to Remember: Celebrate at Animation Dingle.

March 2, 2020

Animation Dingle – A Worldview of Animation With recent reports that the Irish screen industry has doubled in value over the last decade, this is in large part due to…

Learn about Film – Short Courses with Pulse

February 26, 2020

Blog, Course, enrolment, Facilities, Film Production, Full Time, News, Part Time, Uncategorized

The Range of Film Courses Offered at Pulse You might be very interested in film but not sure how to get into the industry or even what roles might interest…

Make Great Music in all Genres… Announcing Pulse’s Logic Pro X Course

February 26, 2020

Do you take music production seriously? Are there times when you wish you could use better tools to end up with a more professional sounding track or one with…

Calling all Mature Students… Get a University Education, through Uversity

February 24, 2020

Are you over the age of 23 and interested in getting back into education? Maybe you never had the opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree due to personal circumstances…

Pulse College Student Interview with Eisner-nominated cartoonist Dame Darcy.

February 11, 2020

Recently our Cert in Animation Student Caoimhe Lavelle did an interview with Eisner-nominated cartoonist and artist-extraordinaire Dame Darcy. The interview gives a really interesting insight into her approach to creativity.…

Awards Season is Here

February 4, 2020

It’s that time of year again that we’ve all been waiting for… It’s Awards Season! Whether you’re in the industry or just a self-proclaimed film enthusiast the awards season has…

Global Game Jam: Pulse College a Host Location

January 28, 2020

Blog, Events, Games Development, Home, Information, News

If you’re into designing games, the 2020 Global Game Jam (GGJ) is an event you won’t wanna miss! And this annual jam is coming up fast; get it into your…

Doing Your CAO Application? Consider Pulse!

January 27, 2020

Blog, CAO

The CAO Application – What To Expect The CAO – you`re probably tired of all the warnings about how to complete this form and the stories of mistakes being made/wrong…

People of Pulse: Head of Games -James Kilkenny Roddy

January 14, 2020

Blog, Games Development, Interview, Uncategorized

Can you tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the world of gaming? I played video games as a kid and I’ve always loved gaming. In…

Study like a Rockstar – Music and Audio Courses

December 20, 2019

World-class recording Studios Windmill Lane gives you an unprecedented edge Love music and audio? Do sweet sounds course through your veins every day? At Pulse College, we have…

Thinking about making the leap? Creative Career Choices

December 18, 2019

With the upcoming CAO deadline, many students are asking themselves the ever-important question – what do I want to do with my life? Whether you are 18 or approaching…

Get Yourself Ready for Blockchain

December 9, 2019

The Gaming Industry in 2020 The headlines speak for themselves when you see the trajectory that gaming has taken since the first game of Pong. In previous years, gaming…

People of Pulse: Christian Parra – Student of BA Hons in Audio & Music Technology

December 6, 2019

Blog, Student Stories, Uncategorized

We sat down and caught up with one of our Year 3 BA in Audio and Music Technology’s student’s Christian Parra. Making the 4,443-mile journey from Caracas, Venezuela to…

Film in Ireland? Check out Screen Ireland

November 26, 2019

Blog, Film Production, Uncategorized

At Pulse College, we are committed to helping students acquire the technical skills they need to build a successful career in film. Whether you would like to be an editor,…

Women in Animation – Christmas Networking Event

November 25, 2019

Animation, Blog, Uncategorized

The Animation industry is hugely dynamic and whether you’re a budding creative genius or a complete tech geek, there’s roles to suit a huge variety of talents. But to be…

People of Pulse: Meet Eoin Smith

October 30, 2019

Blog, Course, Interview, Music Industry, Uncategorized

New Head of Programme for the BA (Hons.) in Audio & Music Technology The Audio and Music Technology Course is one of our most popular courses and we get a…

Wanna work in Games Development & Production?

October 4, 2019

Check out the Diploma in Games Development If you’re passionate about gaming and have a creative streak, then the thought of being able to craft a gaming experience is…

Prep yourself for Pulse College Open Day

September 17, 2019

Blog, Open Day

It’s a big jump from second level to third level but by the time a student gets there, they are typically ready for the change. Alternatively you might be…

People of Pulse | Paul O’Brien – Technical Animator for Games

September 10, 2019

Animation, Blog, Student Stories

Paul is a recent graduate of our Animation Certificate Course and during the year worked on Lady Isabel and the Elf Knight a Screen Ireland Short Film which premiered at…

Student Showcase – Animation, Game Design & Development

July 30, 2019

On Friday 12th July we ran a Student Showcase night at our Games and Animation Campus at the Market Studios. This was a brand new initiative – the brainchild of…

Get Animated about Your Future

June 14, 2019

Animation, Blog, News

Free Springboard Courses Maybe you are interested in animation but not sure how to get into that industry? Or you might work in a situation where it would be handy…

STUDY IN IRELAND | Useful Information

June 14, 2019

Animation, Articles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Course, Film Production, Film Scoring, Music Production, News

Living and studying in another country is an amazing and exciting experience. …and one which we are confident you will enjoy. Dublin is a small capital city and quite easy…

Game Dev is Pushing the Boundaries

June 4, 2019

Game development has come a long way in the last decade and has crept into all sorts of industries and aspects of our daily lives without many of us realising…

Animation Update from Eoin at Pulse

May 21, 2019

There’s a lot going on in the Animation industry in Ireland so, we caught up with Eoin McCauley, Course Administrator and Senior Lecturer for Games and Animation here at Pulse…

Former Audio Student Steve Maher Nominated for Daytime Emmy

April 18, 2019

Steve Maher is a former student of Pulse College. Back in 2006 Steve spent a year with us on our Audio Engineering Course. Steve now works as a sound editor…

Legendary Hollywood Cinematography Nick McLean at Pulse

March 27, 2019

It was an absolute pleasure to host legendary Hollywood cinematographer Nick McLean and Irish author and film historian Wayne Byrne for a guest lecture last week. A big thanks to…

Meet Elton Mullally – Producer of Starboard Home

January 22, 2019

Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Student Stories

Rob Davis (Southpaw Pictures) – John Sheahan (The Dubliners) – Elton Mullally (Southpaw Pictures) Elton Mullally is a former student of Pulse College and his latest work, his debut feature…

People of Pulse | Nicole Byrne – Audio Engineer Intern

October 30, 2018

Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production

Nicole has been doing such a fantastic job in the studios here in Pulse College recently, we thought she deserved to feature in our blog this month! We managed to…

Do Your Research Before Attending a College Open Day

October 2, 2018

Blog, Open Day

Choosing what you want to study after the leaving cert is a big decision, so you need to give it the right amount of focus early on in the…

People of Pulse: JJ Vernon – Audio & Music Technology Course Director

September 3, 2018

Audio Engineering, Blog, Part Time

The Part-Time Audio and Music Technology Course is one of our most popular courses and we get a great mix of people on it every year, including musicians, songwriters, sound…

EIR Advert featuring Chasing Abbey at Windmill Lane Recording Studios

August 22, 2018

The new EIR advert was filmed here in Windmill Lane Recording Studios, featuring the amazing Chasing Abbey. Produced by Hot Sauce Productions, the advert was directed by Colum Maguire. …

Jack Power – Studio Manager at Camden Recording Studios Dublin

August 13, 2018

Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

Jack Power is becoming a household name on the Irish music scene, having worked with so many talented artists recently including Gavin James, Niall Horan, The Academic, Aslan, The Coronas,…

Eoin McAuley – CA Officer for Springboard Animation Courses

July 12, 2018

Animation, Blog, Course

Eoin is CA Officer for in the Springboard Animation Course here at Pulse College and his extensive skills, enthusiasm and real-word expertise make him a very popular lecturer indeed! Eoin’s…

Summer on the Beach can be Boring! Grab a Short Course @ Pulse College

May 21, 2018

Animation, Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Games Development

Make more of your summer and don’t miss the chance to sign up for one of our short Summer Courses here at pulse college. If you’re interested in Audio, Film,…

Meet John O’Brien | Senior Animation Lecturer at Pulse College

April 26, 2018

John O’Brien has been the senior animation lecturer here at Pulse since 2014. If you’re interested in a career in animation – you couldn’t have a more knowledgeable person to…

The Last Night | Inspired by the Matrix & Created at a Game Jam

April 25, 2018

The Last Night, one of the most hotly awaited games of the year, was originally created by two brothers at a Game Jam back in 2014. Tim and Adrian Soret…

The Shape of Water Wins Best Original Film Score at the 2018 Oscars

March 9, 2018

The 2018 Oscars Original Film Score category was packed with some top quality composers. There were excellent entries with Alexandre Desplat coming out on top winning the award for his…

Meet Gav Duffy | Music & Entertainment Industry Course Tutor

February 26, 2018

Gav Duffy is a real expert when it comes to the music and entertainment industry, providing acts with the help and mentoring they need to succeed in the early years…

Emma Jackson | Film Production Student Short Featured in the USA!

February 21, 2018

Emma Jackson – Producer, writer and co-director. Igor Osipov – Co-director, director of photography, editor and post-sound. Starring: Maree Jane Duffy, Liam Griffin, Rory Lonergan and Emma Claire Long.…

Kickass Drums! A Guide to Mixing Drums Part 2.

February 12, 2018

Welcome back fellow audio engineers and music enthusiasts! In Part 1 of our guide on how to mix drums we discussed grouping tracks, mixing the kick and snare drums. In…

Kickass Drums! A Guide to Mixing Drums Part 1.

February 7, 2018

[thumbnail src=”https://www.pulsecollege.com/wp-content/uploads/pulse-college-mixing-drums-part-1-jason-duffy-1024×683.jpg”] In this series of articles we’ve created a short guide to help you mix a killer drum track! In a recent blog post, Drum Recording Tips, we…

Top 5: Drum Recording Tips

February 1, 2018

If you’re an aspiring sound engineer or a tech geek interested in recording drums effectively – this article is a great introduction to the process of drum recording. We’re going…

Beyond The Music | MA in Film Scoring

January 16, 2018

Beyond the Music charts, the emotional journey involved from evolution to execution, of Alexander Pedersen’s Major Project. This short documentary is an intimate, behind-the-scenes exploration of his final Major…

Animating Ireland – A Global Centre of Excellence

December 18, 2017

The Irish animation industry continues to go from strength to strength and as 2017 draws to a close it’s been another fantastic year. The sector is absolutely thriving and it…

5 Lessons to Create a Killer Film Score

December 8, 2017

5 Lessons to Create a Killer Film Score When a composer sits down to create a score for a film or TV show there’s a lot of things to take…

Unity Versus Unreal: Which Game Design Engine is Best for You?

October 25, 2017

For anyone new to game development or game design you might be wondering what’s the difference between a game and a game engine? Basically, a game engine is a software…

Audio Professionals, Look After Your Ears!

October 5, 2017

What’s the most important tool for a music producer, audio engineer or in fact anyone working in the music technology industry? Their Ears of course! Fancy desks, mics, outboard gear…

Top 10: Terms You Have To Know On A Film Set

October 4, 2017

The first day on a film set can be daunting experience. Everyone’s running around in perfect sync using terminology you’ve never heard before in your life, right?! Well don’t worry…

Do I Need to Know How to Draw to Become A 3D Animator?

September 27, 2017

Dreaming of becoming an animator? Then you’ve probably asked yourself the question “Do I Need to Know How to Draw to Become A 3D Animator?” more than a few times!…

The Most Influential Film Music Composers of All Time

September 20, 2017

No film is complete without a great soundtrack. Over the past few decades film scores have been playing an increasingly important role in the production of a movie. I’m sure…

How to: Make the Most out of Film School

September 12, 2017

Blog, Film Production, Film Scoring

It’s that time of year again! September means one thing…the start of a new academic year and an exciting time for lots of students around the county heading off to…

VIDEO | Dublin Comic Con 2017 Highlights

August 29, 2017

Check out the highlights video below from this years Dublin Comic Con where we captured our favourite bits from the event, along with interviews with some of the special guests,…

What’s in The Studio? Recording Equipment at Pulse College – Pt. 2

August 23, 2017

Content supplied by our Studio Campus Partners Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Want to learn more about what recording equipment we have in our recording studio campus, based at the iconic…

“A Game Changer” – The Rise of eSports Gaming

August 18, 2017

One of the biggest impacts on the world of gaming in recent years has been the rise of eSports (online competitive gaming, to the uninitiated), and it’s here to stay!…

August Open Event | Pulse College Dublin

August 10, 2017

Animation, Audio Engineering, Blog, Events, Film Production, Film Scoring, Music Production

August Open Event – Pulse College Saturday 26th August – 12pm start sharp Pulse College will throw it’s doors open on 26th August at 12pm at both of our…

What does a Film Producer actually do?

August 9, 2017

What does a Film Producer actually Do? ‘Film Producer’ – a job title that often conjures up images of big film studios in Hollywood and hanging out with the world’s…

INFO EVENT – Springboard+ Certificate in Animation – Fri 25th August

August 2, 2017

Springboard Your Career in Animation Pulse College is delighted to announce a FREE Springboard+ Level 6 1-Year Part-Time Certificate in Animation, available to homemakers, jobseekers or those formerly self-employed. The…

What’s in The Studio? Recording Equipment at Pulse College – Pt. 1

August 1, 2017

Content supplied by our Studio Campus Partners Windmill Lane Recording Studios. This article is part one of a two-part mini-series in conjunction with our friends at Windmill Lane…

MA in Scoring Student Success at Transatlantyk Film Music Festival

July 31, 2017

We are delighted to announce that current MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media student, Jeremy Leidhecker, was awarded a superb Third Place in the Transatlantyk Film Music Competition.…

How To: Survive the Dublin Comic Con

July 30, 2017

Attention all gamers, movie buffs, comic book fans and anime aficionados – Dublin Comic Con is upon us. Almost 19,000 people will descend upon the Dublin Convention Centre for two…

Animating for Film Versus Animating for Games

July 28, 2017

At first glance, you might think that animating for film and animating for games are very similar. When you look in more detail though, you’ll see that the two skills…

Springboard+ Certificate in Animation Launched for September 2017

July 21, 2017

Springboard Your Career with Pulse College Pulse College is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Springboard+ funding for the delivery of our 1-Year Part Time Level 6…

People of Pulse – Farah Abushwesha, Scriptwriting & Producing Guest Lecturer

July 20, 2017

At Pulse College, we’re lucky to have some of the best lecturers around and BAFTA nominated producer Farah is certainly leading the way in terms of passion and engagement with…

MA in Film Scoring Garry Schyman Scholarship for ’17 Announced

July 19, 2017

Garry Schyman 2017/18 Scholarship for the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media Awarded Pulse College is delighted to announce the recipient of the Garry Schyman Scholarship Award for…

Alumnus Interview: Robert Fitzhugh | Film Production

July 17, 2017

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Film Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Robert Fitzhugh Course: Film Production Part Time Diploma Year of Graduation: 2016 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Robert Fitzhugh, who…

Biggest Trends in the Games Industry for 2017

July 12, 2017

So, fellow gamers, we’re half way through the year and the game industry isn’t showing any sign of slowing down! In fact, it’s continuing to grow and evolve as game…

MA in Film Scoring Conrad Pope Scholarship for ’17 Announced

July 7, 2017

Conrad Pope 2017/18 Scholarship for the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media Awarded Pulse College is delighted to announce the recipient of the Conrad Pope Scholarship Award for…

Film Production Student, Orla O’Muiri, Shortlisted for Galway Film Fleadh

July 6, 2017

Congrats to Full Time Film Production student, Orla O’Muiri, who has had her short movie which was created during the college term, The Lesson, shortlisted for Ireland’s largest film festival,…

How To: Record Piano

June 27, 2017

Content supplied by our Studio Partners Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Most audio engineers will work with pianos at some stage so here we’re going to talk about the main considerations…

5 Essential Camera Techniques You Need To Master

June 22, 2017

Novice filmmakers are always on the lookout for new and exciting techniques to try out with their gear. Getting to grips with some of the new shots will help make…

MA in Scoring Student Alex Oh Nominated for Asian Image Apollo Awards

June 19, 2017

Pulse College Film Scoring Department is delighted to announce that current MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media student Alex Oh was recently nominated for Best Composition at the…

Interview: David Wiliams & Eoin McAuley – “Relaunching A Classic Comic Series”

June 14, 2017

We sat down with David Williams (Head of the Game Development and Animation Department) and Eoin McAuley (Lecturer on the Business and Entrepreneurship modules for our Games Development and Animation…

How to Soundproof Your Home Studio [part 2]

June 9, 2017

This second article in a two-part series focuses on soundproofing techniques. In part one we talked about how to stop unwanted sound escaping from your studio. In part two we…

Student Diary: “My 110-Piece Recording Session” / Rafailia Bampasidou

June 8, 2017

Last month, our MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media students travelled to Bulgaria to record their compositions with a 110-Piece Orchestra at the BNR National Recording Studio’s. We…

Music Production Masterclass: Steve Osborne / Producer & Mixer

June 2, 2017

On 29th May, renowned multi-platinum selling producer/mixer, Steve Osborne, visited Pulse College and Windmill Lane Recording Studios to deliver a Masterclass to our Music Production and Music Technology Degree and…

Top 5: Film Equipment for Beginner Filmmakers

May 29, 2017

Lights, camera, action…It’s never just as easy as that though is it! Check out our latest blog post below with a list of the Top 5 types of equipment essential for every novice…

Film Scoring Masterclass: David Arnold / Composer

May 26, 2017

On 17th May, acclaimed British film composer David Arnold gave a guest lecture to students undertaking the MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media at Pulse College. The talk…

Alumnus Interview: Brian Sheil | Music Production

May 16, 2017

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Brian Sheil Course: BA (Hons) Music Production Year of Graduation: 2012 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Brian Sheil, who runs…

How to Soundproof Your Home Studio [part 1]

May 15, 2017

Content supplied by our Studio Partners Windmill Lane Recording Studios. The first in a two-part series focusing on soundproofing techniques. In part one we’re going to look at how to…

Why the Irish Animation Industry is Booming!

May 5, 2017

Why the Irish Animation Industry is Booming! The animation industry in Ireland is on fire and it’s an exciting time for professional animators and also students looking to break into…

First Time in a Recording Studio Working with a Producer?

April 24, 2017

The first time you step into a nicely kitted out studio is a pretty amazing experience and one that you won’t forget in a hurry. Recording Studios are like a…

Alumnus Interview: Steven Maher | Music Technology

April 21, 2017

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Steven Maher Course: Music Technology Diploma Year of Graduation: 2007 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Steven Maher, Sound Re-Recording Mixer…

’07 Audio Alumnus, Steve Maher, Nominated for Emmy Award in Sound Mixing

April 16, 2017

Congrats to ’07 Audio Technology alumnus, Steven Maher, and his team at Mutiny Post on being nominated for a Daytime Emmy award for Outstanding Sound Mixing for their work on…

Game Designer or Game Developer – What’s the Difference?

April 12, 2017

Game Designer or Game Developer – What’s the Difference? When it comes to making a video game, it takes a bunch of different people to make a hit. Game designer…

Film Scoring Masterclass: Lenny Abrahamson / Director

April 5, 2017

Pulse College had the great pleasure of having Oscar-nominated director Lenny Abrahamson as our guest speaker for students undertaking the MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media. Lenny is…

Student Diary: Sequential Art and Design, by Christian Spurling

March 28, 2017

The following Student Diary is from Christian Spurling, 19 years old from Wicklow, Ireland, who took part in our Short Course in Sequential Art and Design in January ’17. Christian…

Top 5: Tips for Editing Film

March 24, 2017

A good edit is hugely powerful and it can transform an ordinary film into an extraordinary one; making your work – literally – a cut above the rest! Many aspiring…

Storytelling in Game Design – How to Create a Great Story

March 22, 2017

Storytelling in Game Design – How to Create a Great Story Over the course of the last 4 + decades, game design & development has evolved radically to become a high-tech…

#GameOnKCON at Kingdom Con – Presented by Pulse College

March 21, 2017

We are delighted to announce Pulse College as Educational Partner for this years inaugural Kingdom Con! Ireland’s newest comic con event, created by our friends at Dublin Comic Con who…

MA in Film Scoring Christopher Young Scholarship ’17 Announced

March 15, 2017

Christopher Young Film Scoring Scholarship for 2017/18 Awarded Pulse College is delighted to announce the recipient of the Christopher Young Scholarship Award for 2017/18 as Matan Franco. Matan is a…

Top 5 Ways to Improve Your Networking Skills

March 13, 2017

It’s not what you know it’s who you know! This isn’t entirely accurate but there is at least some truth behind the old saying and the reality is that…

Alumnus Interview: Simon Hall | Animation

March 4, 2017

Alumni Profiles, Animation, Blog

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Simon Hall Course: Animation Full Time Diploma Year of Graduation: 2016 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Simon…

March Open Event | Pulse College Dublin & Galway Campuses

March 3, 2017

March Open Event – Pulse College Dublin + Galway – Saturday 11th March – 12pm start sharp Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in March at both of our…

From Script to Screen – How to Pitch Your Script & Screenplay Ideas

February 23, 2017

You’ve just put the final touches to your script and now and you want to pitch it! Writing a classic film script is a tough but really enjoyable process that…

VIDEO: 29 Piece Orchestral Recording for MA in Film Scoring Students

February 20, 2017

During the 1st Trimester of the MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media program at Pulse College, our students were tasked with re-scoring a scene from a Hollywood Movie,…

5 Reasons Why Every Music Producer Needs a Website

February 14, 2017

Music producers are in big demand but how are you going to find the right one for your project? Well pretty much the same way you find anything else –…

Top Tips for Excellent Character Animation

February 10, 2017

Since the beginning of time people have felt the need to scratch the creative itch. We can see from some of the early cave drawings that artists loved creating characters…

Alumnus Interview: Sam van der Sluis | Scoring for Film

February 6, 2017

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Film Scoring, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Samantha van der Sluis Course: MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media Year of Graduation: 2016 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we…

Adobe After Effects: An Overview

January 18, 2017

Animation, Blog, Film Production

If you’re into film production and animation there’s a good chance you’ve heard people talking about Adobe After Effects. Whether you consider yourself an expert user or are just starting…

Global Game Jam 2017 at Pulse College

January 17, 2017

Global Game Jam 5pm Fri 20th Jan – 5pm Sun 22nd Jan Pulse College Galway & Dublin Campuses Are you a coder, artist or audio designer interested in making video…

Why Game Dev’s Should Take Part in A Game Jam

January 10, 2017

GET JAMMING AT A GAME JAM! You might be wondering what a Game Jam is? Basically this is where a bunch of gaming geeks like us who love game development…

Top 5: Free Audio Plugins for Music Producers

January 6, 2017

You’ve set yourself up with one of the latest and greatest Digital Audio Workstations, picked up a tonne of skills on your music production course and want to expand your…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Pulse College

December 21, 2016

Pulse College wishes you and yours a wonderful Christmas holiday and Happy New Year! Pulse College offices will be closed from Friday December 23rd for the Christmas break and will…

Pro Tools vs Logic Pro? Which Is Best For You

December 19, 2016

Here’s a question we come across a lot – which Digital Audio Workstation (D.A.W.) is the best one to invest in? It’s kinda like asking who’d win in a fight;…

How To: Film with a Drone Camera

December 15, 2016

Drones are all the rage, not only are they great fun but they allow students in film production courses to achieve high production values without having a Hollywood budget. Filming…

Top Gifts for Gamers This Christmas!

December 14, 2016

Tis the season to be jolly – well it is if you or your buddies are gamers, with shops and online stores packed full of fun consoles, gizmos and games…

Game Development Students Release Game for Xmas!

December 12, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Games Development

Gotta Catch ‘Em All (Christmas presents that is!) Students from our Higher Certificate in Games Development programme have designed, developed and launched a free-to-play mobile game (for Android users) to…

Alumnus Interview: Aapo Latvala | Game Development

December 6, 2016

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Aapo Latava Course: Game Development Higher Certificate Year of Graduation: 2015 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Aapo Latvala, Game Developer…

So You Want to Work as a Sound Designer?

December 1, 2016

Are you always fascinated by sound effects in a movie, TV show, animation or computer game? Maybe you’ve messed around with recording and creating sounds on your phone or laptop…

Clay Sculpting 101 – What You Need to Know

November 28, 2016

Would you like to learn a little bit about clay sculpting just for fun or have you dreams to carve out a professional career as an animator? Training as an…

2016 Diploma Graduation Video & Student Testimonials

November 27, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Games Development, Music Production

Following the Pulse College ’16 Diploma in Film Production, Games Development, Animation and Audio & Music Technology Graduation ceremony, we spoke to a number of students for some of their…

New Animation Courses: Sequential Art & Clay Sculpting Techniques

November 26, 2016

Pulse College is delighted to announce two brand new course additions to our Animation offerings. These two 6-Week Short-Term Courses, in Sequential Art & Design and Traditional Clay Sculpting Techniques,…

How To: Combat Writer’s Block

November 21, 2016

If you’re struggling a bit with writer’s block stay calm and take a deep breath. You’re in good company and you certainly won’t be the first or last writer to…

MA in Film Scoring – ONLINE OPEN EVENT – December 1st

November 18, 2016

Blog, Film Scoring, Music Production

MA FILM SCORING – ONLINE OPEN EVENT DATE: Thursday 1st December 6pm Dublin / 1pm New York Discover our renowned MA in Scoring Program On Thursday 1st December (6pm Dublin…

Masterclass: Terry Kenny / Game Designer, ‘Virginia’

November 10, 2016

We were delighted to recently host Terry Kenny of Variable State studios as he gave a Masterclass in Games Design and Animation. Over an hour long discussion in front of…

Part-Time Music Production for Games Certificate Launching January ’17

November 7, 2016

With the continued growth of the games industry in Ireland, Pulse College in partnership with Griffith College, deliver a Certificate in Music Production Games programme, designed to give you the…

Alumnus Interview: Natalie Geday | Music Technology

November 3, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Natalie Geday Course: Audio & Music Technology Diploma Year of Graduation: 2003 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Natalie Geday, Entertainment PR…

People of Pulse – Shane O’Brien, Game Design Lecturer

November 2, 2016

For those of you out there who feel they may have “missed the boat” in terms of a career in game development, or who are simply unsure of how to…

VIDEO: MA in Film Scoring Webinar with Christopher Young | Grad Admissions 2017/18

October 24, 2016

Enjoy the recording below from the latest in our Video Broadcast series for our MA in Film Scoring program, where we host renowned American composer and visiting course tutor, Christopher…

Are You Ready to Work in Animation?

October 18, 2016

Animation, the art of bringing static images to life, takes years of training and practice to hone the necessary skills to be successful in the industry. You may have looked…

Guest Blog: ‘My L.A. Residency’ | Sam Van Der Sluis, MA in Film Scoring

October 17, 2016

Samantha Van Der Sluis, an Australian composer and ’16 Graduate from the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media Program here at Pulse College, was our first attendee to…

Pulse College Gift Vouchers Now Available

October 17, 2016

Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Film Scoring, Games Development, Music Production

Stuck for ideas for Christmas, a Birthday, Anniversary or just wanting to be extra kind to someone special in your life?! A Gift Voucher at Pulse College makes a great…

ONLINE Q&A | MA in Film Scoring Early Application Launch

October 14, 2016

Blog, Events, Film Scoring, Music Production

MA FILM SCORING – EARLY APPLICATION LAUNCH Online Video Q&A with Special Guest, Christopher Young DATE: Thursday 20th October 6pm Dublin / 1pm New York On Thursday 20th October (6pm…

VIDEO: Wrap-Up of the SparksJam with GameSparks

October 11, 2016

Wrap-up from inaugural SparksJam Game Jam event by GameSparks & Pulse College Pulse College was delighted to recently host the guys from GameSparks for their inaugural SparksJam event, taking place…

Want to be better at Script Writing? Research is Everything!

October 10, 2016

There’s lots of people out there with brilliant writing talent who have turned their hand to script writing yet failed to make it in the industry. So if this is…

Alumnus Interview: Dara McConnell | Film Production

October 6, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Film Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Dara McConnell Course: Film Production Diploma Year of Graduation: 2015 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Dara McConnell, graduate of the…

Top Tips to Survive Your First Year as Music Production Student

September 30, 2016

Everyone remembers their first week in college and it can be a little scary but don’t worry, you’re setting off on an exciting journey. If you’re just starting life as…

VIDEO: MA in Scoring – Class of ’16 Montage Video

September 28, 2016

Enjoy this lovely montage video made by 2015/16 MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media Graduate, Diego Guzmán, of his year studying at Pulse College and living in Dublin,…

DEGREE & DIPLOMA INTERVIEW APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2017/18

September 27, 2016

Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Games Development, Music Production

Interview applications are now open for the next college term: September/October 2017/18. Please see list of courses below that require a course interview as one of the course entry requirements:…

How To: Promote Your Film Using Social Media

September 16, 2016

Word-of-mouth has always been a major currency in the film industry, and social media offers film-makers greater scope than ever to take advantage of it. It is a great way…

Make the Most of Your Internship

September 8, 2016

Animation, Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Games Development, Music Production

If you’re interested in creative or multimedia courses, there’s plenty of choice out there for study, whether it’s animation, game development, music production or film production. There’s also a huge…

Film Production Alumni shortlisted for Kerry Film Festival

September 6, 2016

Congrats to Diploma in Film Production Alumnus (’15), Dara McConnell, who has had his short movie shortlisted for one of Ireland’s most important film festivals, the Kerry Film Festival. Dara…

Alumnus Interview: Jack Power | Music Production

September 5, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Jack Power Course: BA (Hons) in Music Production Year of Graduation: 2015 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Jack Power, graduate…

How To: Budget For Your Indie Film

August 24, 2016

For any budding film-maker, the prospect of going it alone with independent funding can be exhilarating and terrifying in equal measures. The allure is pretty obvious: without funders breathing down…

VIDEO | Dublin Comic Con 2016 Highlights – #GameOnDCC

August 16, 2016

If you happened to have been walking around by the Dublin Docklands on Saturday and Sunday August 6th & 7th you would have been forgiven for thinking there was a…

What are Audio Sound Effects and How to Use Them

August 15, 2016

To the journeyman sound engineer, the sheer number of audio effects to choose from can be mind boggling. There are countless different pitch, modulation and time lapse effects, and knowing…

Why You Need Quality Feedback on Your Animation Work

August 3, 2016

Whether you like it or not, productive, informed feedback is essential if you are to produce great animation work. Often when students taking animation courses start out on their journey,…

The 5 Best MIDI Keyboard Controllers for Music Production Students

July 26, 2016

A midi keyboard controller is one of the most versatile and powerful music production tools any music student could ask for. They come in all shapes and sizes and the…

Going to Dublin Comic Con? Win a Nintendo NES Bundle with Pulse College!

July 26, 2016

Pulse College is delighted to be back at Dublin Comic Con again for 2016 and we’re going bigger and better than ever before by bringing the #GameOnDCC experience to all…

5 Top Tips For Casting Your Next Indie Film

July 18, 2016

Good casting is probably the single most important factor in how a film project will come together. Every other aspect of the production – lighting, camera work, the screenplay –…

Alumnus Interview: Paddy Crosse | Music Production

July 8, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Paddy Crosse Course: BA (Hons) in Music Production Year of Graduation: 2015 For the latest in our Alumnus Interview Series, we speak with Paddy Crosse, graduate…

Alumnus Interview: Michelle McCamley | Film Production

June 29, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Film Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Michelle McCamley Course: Diploma in Film Production Year of Graduation: 2016 For the latest in our Alumnus interview series, we speak with Michelle McCamley, graduate of…

Video: MA in Film Scoring Students Reactions Before & After Orchestra Recording

June 24, 2016

Students from the ’16 MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media program share their emotions with us before and after they have their compositions performed by a 110 piece…

#GameOnDCC at Dublin Comic Con – Presented by Pulse College

June 23, 2016

Pulse College is super excited to announce that this August 6th & 7th, we will be partnering up with Dublin Comic Con at the Convention Centre Dublin to present #GameOnDCC,…

Top Tips for Recording Acoustic Guitars

June 23, 2016

Pretty much every bedroom recording artist who’s tried it knows that introducing an acoustic guitar into the mix brings new challenges. Without using the kind of techniques you learn on…

How To: Film a Fight Scene

June 14, 2016

If you’re putting a fight scene into your film, then you’ll want it to be high-octane, to add to the drama. But how do you go about filming these scenes,…

Film Production Alumni shortlisted for Galway Film Fleadh

June 13, 2016

Congrats to 4 of our Diploma in Film Production Alumni (’15) who have had their short movie, which was created as a college project, shortlisted for Ireland’s largest film festival,…

Games Design & Animation | Summer Courses at Pulse College

June 10, 2016

Don’t miss your chance to enrol on one our Summer Short Courses in Games Design & Animation starting this July! Each course is 1-Week Long and takes place in either…

How To: Pick The Right Mixing Engineer

April 28, 2016

If you’re looking for someone to mix great music, make sure you choose carefully as the right mixing engineer can make the difference between a mediocre result and an incredible…

VIDEO: Music Production & Audio Technology Webinar

April 28, 2016

Enjoy the recording below from the latest in our Video Webinar series. This episode looks at our renowned BA (Hons) Degree in Music Production and we also launch our brand…

6 Film Production Blogs You Need to Follow

April 26, 2016

Great films remain timeless, but the technologies and resources available for film production are always evolving. That’s why it’s essential for anyone in the industry to stay up to date…

Alumnus Interview: James Latimer | Music Production for Games

April 24, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: James Latimer Course: Music Production for Games Certificate (2013) Course: Audio & Music Technology Part-Time Diploma (2007) For the latest in our Alumnus interview series, we…

ONLINE WEBINAR: LAUNCH OF New AUDIO & MUSIC TECH DEGREE

April 22, 2016

Audio Engineering, Blog, Events, Music Production

TUNE IN FOR ONLINE LAUNCH OF BRAND NEW MUSIC TECHNOLOGY DEGREE When: 27th April 2016 / 4-4.20pm (GMT) Who: Anyone interested in Audio College Courses Where: Online Register: Click here…

People of Pulse – Naomi Moore, Co-Founder & CEO, Pulse College

April 22, 2016

When you talk with Naomi her bright and breezy chat gives the impression that she carries her responsibilities lightly but don’t be deceived by her easy style – this woman…

COURSE LAUNCH: BA (Hons) Audio & Music Technology

April 21, 2016

Pulse College Unveils New BA (Hons) Degree in Music & Audio Technology Partnership with Griffith College sees Development of Innovative Audio & Sound Tech Course As a complement to its…

Game Development Students Selected for iDIG Festival Games Jam

April 21, 2016

[L-R – Eveliina Durchman, Paul Fahey, Josephine Wagner, Cian Burke] Congrats to the 4 Game Development students from Pulse College, who were selected to take part in the Video Game…

Why Animation Students Should Know About Stop Motion

April 15, 2016

Why You Should Still Learn About Stop Motion Stop Motion dates back to the formative years of cinema as an art-form, and was a major precursor to virtually every form…

How To: Launch a Game on Steam™

April 14, 2016

Game Design Enthusiast? Launch a Game on Steam! As the largest digital distributor of PC games, you really can’t afford to ignore Steam if you’re planning to launch a game.…

MA in Scoring Students Compose for Limerick Film Festival

April 11, 2016

Blog, Film Scoring, Music Production

Congrats to 3 of our MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media students who were selected to score a collection of movies, to be shown at the Limerick Film…

Getting to Grips with a D.A.W. [Digital Audio Workstation]

April 6, 2016

The D.A.W. (Digital Audio Workstation) is the best friend of anyone working in Music Technology or Production, whether amateur or professional. It’s the platform you’ll use to compose, edit and…

Top 5 Apps for Filmmakers – Your Own Mobile Film School

March 31, 2016

Chances are if you’re just starting out in film-making or looking into film school, that you can’t afford all of the fancy high end gear – HD DSLRs, mics etc.…

How To: Record and Produce Your Band at Home

March 23, 2016

Recording music at home with a band has its own challenges; space is tight, the acoustics in the room may not be great and there may be a lack of…

Gallery: Music Technology Students Live Gig Showcase

March 23, 2016

Check out some of the pics from last weeks Live Gig Showcase, hosted by our 2nd Year Audio & Music Technology students. The gig, part of one of their course…

How To: Storyboarding for Animation

March 18, 2016

A storyboard is a series of images that visually tells the story of the planned animation; it’s produced so that the animator knows the sequence of events and the animation…

People of Pulse – Keith Bailey, Senior Lecturer, Film Production

March 3, 2016

Keith Bailey is a busy man and a quick glance at his CV shows that he has swapped through an impressive array of successful technical careers in the same way…

VIDEO: Global Game Jam 2016 Highlights | Pulse College Dublin

February 29, 2016

Pulse College Dublin and Galway campuses were delighted to host the Global Game Jam, 29-31st January, making up 2 of the 5 locations where it took place in Ireland! The…

Alumnus Ben Cleary wins Oscar for Best Live Action Short with “Stutterer”

February 29, 2016

There was amazing news for the Irish Film industry this morning following the 88th Academy Awards as young Irish Director, and ’08 Pulse College Alumnus, Ben Cleary picked up the…

Animation Blogs – Five of the Best from Across the Web

February 19, 2016

Both as an industry and a craft, animation is always evolving. New techniques, technologies and revenue sources are constantly emerging and that’s why it’s essential for any budding animator to…

VIDEO: Film Scoring Webinar | Grad Admissions 2016/17 – ep. 03

February 18, 2016

Blog, Film Scoring, Music Production

Enjoy the recording below from the latest in our Video Webinar series for our MA in Film Scoring program. Nigel Lees, Director of Graduate Admissions, spoke with our two special…

A Year of Triumph for Irish Filmmakers at the 2016 Oscars

February 15, 2016

Award season is upon us already and there was plenty to celebrate for the Irish film industry this weekend at the BAFTA’s with Brooklyn winning Outstanding British Film (it was…

Report | Global Game Jam ’16 at Galway Campus

February 9, 2016

Words from Pulse College Galway Faculty Administrator, Michael Moore Over the weekend of the 29th January Pulse College Galway hosted their second Global Game Jam event at their campus on…

Music Theory Bootcamp | Starts March 10th

February 8, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Games Development

Brush up on your Music Theory with Pulse College Bootcamp Series This 7 week intensive bootcamp course provides the student with the fundamental skills of music theory. This course is…

Alumnus Interview: Padraig Mongey | Game Development

February 5, 2016

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Padraig Mongey Course: Game Development Higher Certificate Year of Graduation: 2015 Did you always want to work in the GameDev industry? For a long time I…

Film Scoring Masters | Online Webinar for ’16 Grad Enrolment

February 2, 2016

Film Scoring Masters – Online Video Webinar DATE: Wednesday 17th February 6pm GMT (1pm EST) On wednesday 17th February 6pm GMT / 1pm EST, Pulse College, Ireland’s leading institution for…

Film Scoring Students Work Performed in China

January 29, 2016

Some of the current Film Scoring Students from Pulse College (from the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media and the Summer Scoring Program) recently had the honour of…

People of Pulse – Jimmy Eadie, Senior Lecturer, Music Production

January 29, 2016

Jimmy Eadie When you chat with Jimmy Eadie, his modesty and low-key approach belies a successful 25 year career in the music business and as he talks about his experiences…

Film Production Short Courses – Spring 2016

January 29, 2016

Don’t miss your chance to enrol in one our Film Production Short-Courses this Spring, in editing, colouring, vfx, and writing for the screen! March course highlights include the 6-Week Intro…

Audio Graduate Ben Cleary Nominated for Short Film Oscar

January 27, 2016

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production

A huge congratulations from the Film and Audio Departments at Pulse College to Music & Audio Technology alumnus Ben Cleary, whose short film STUTTERER has been nominated for Best Short…

Global Game Jam 2016 at Pulse College

January 22, 2016

Global Game Jam / 5pm Fri 29th Jan – 5pm Sun 31st Jan Pulse College Galway & Dublin Campuses Are you a coder, artist or audio designer interested in making…

The Power of Documentary Film for Social Activism

January 22, 2016

As a medium for spotlighting political and social issues and influencing public policy, the documentary film is arguably without equal. Considering the current dynamic social and political environment, it’s no…

February Open Eve | Pulse College Dublin & Galway

January 19, 2016

Animation, Audio Engineering, Blog, Events, Film Production, Film Scoring, Galway, Music Production, Open Day

February Open Evening Dublin + Galway – Tues 9th February 6.30pm Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in February at both of our Dublin City Centre campuses and…

Springboard+ Funding Available for Music Production for Games Certificate

January 15, 2016

Fully Funded 1-Year Music Production for Games Certificate Come and study for free at the home of recording in Ireland, Windmill Lane Recording Studios! Pulse College is delighted…

5 Key Tips for a Great Animation Pitch

January 15, 2016

So you’ve finally managed to finish your animation course and now you want to grab the ear of someone in the industry. You’re standing in front of them and now…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Pulse College

December 24, 2015

The Pulse College community wishes you and your family a wonderful Christmas holiday and Happy New Year! Pulse College offices will be closed from December 22nd for the Christmas holiday…

VIDEO: MA in Film Scoring Webinar | Grad Admissions 2016/17 – ep. 02

December 21, 2015

Enjoy the recording below from the latest in our Google Hangout Video Webinar series for our MA in Film Scoring program. During the Hangout, Faculty and Current students from our…

Animation Courses cover a variety of roles in the Games Industry

December 21, 2015

If you’re thinking about a career working with animation, then you might be wondering what the different options are in terms of the roles available in the industry…

MA in Scoring | Video Webinar Thurs 17th Dec for 2016/17 Enrolment

December 15, 2015

Join us for the Online Video Webinar as part of 2016/17 MA in Scoring Graduate Enrolment DATE: Thursday 17th December 6pm GMT (1pm EST) On Thursday 17th December 6pm GMT…

10 Audio Technology Blogs to Follow

December 15, 2015

Looking online for extra guidance to master Audio Technology? The world of audio production and music technology moves quickly, and keeping up with the latest techniques, equipment and software can…

MA in Scoring Alumnus Receives ASCAP Foundation Award

December 15, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog

Pulse College would like to issue a huge congratulations to MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media ALumnus from 2015, Stefan French. Stefan was recently awarded the ASCAP Foundation…

CAO Info Event | Music Production & Film Production

December 9, 2015

Blog, Events, Film Production, Music Production

With the CAO deadline fast approaching, Pulse College Dublin will host a CAO Information Event for parents and Leaving Certificate students interested in pursuing a career in Music Production or…

Alumnus Interview: Ross Stack | Music Technology

December 8, 2015

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Ross Stack Course: Music & Audio Technology Diploma Year of Graduation: 2011 Did you always want to work in the games audio industry? Oddly, no! But when…

Using Crowdfunding to Finance Your Short Film

December 7, 2015

The story of film-making in the 21st century has been one of democratisation. Digital film-making tools – many of which are free or very affordable – and access to film…

Gallery: Global GameCraft Unplugged at Pulse College

December 1, 2015

Check out some of the pics from last weekends Global Gamecraft ‘Unplugged’ event which took place at Pulse College Games & Animation campus [Sunday 29th November]. GameCraft is a games…

“In Conversation With” Podcast – 004 – Caoimhe Doyle & Jean McGrath, Foley Artists

December 1, 2015

Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Podcast

Welcome to the Pulse College Podcast, ‘In Conversation With…’ where we chat with lecturers, incoming guest tutors, students, alumnus and industry professionals across our course disciplines of Music Production and…

Student Diary: Script & Screenwriting Course, by Ciaran Hennessy

November 26, 2015

Student: Ciaran Hennessy Course: Script/Screenwriting Short-Course / August 2015 “Overall I found this to be a very interesting and rewarding course, for its cost, brevity and the numerous insights to…

People of Pulse – Basil, 3D Game Art and Animation Lecturer

November 25, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog

Basil has a life-long passion for gaming and the animation industry and he has successfully managed to harness this enthusiasm into a career he loves – combining teaching animation courses…

2015 DIPLOMA GRADUATE TESTIMONIALS

November 20, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Blog

Following the Pulse College graduation ceremonies this month, we spoke to a number of students for some of their parting thoughts on Pulse College! Check out their comments below. PULSE…

Alumnus Interview: Gary White | Music Technology

November 18, 2015

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Gary White Course: Music & Audio Technology Diploma Year of Graduation: 2012 My name is Gary White. I graduated from the Diploma in Audio and Music…

Gallery: Q&A with Giant Animation

November 17, 2015

Dan Spencer and Alex Sherwood of Giant Animation were kind enough to visit the Pulse College Games and Animation campus recently and our students were both spoiled and inspired with…

Music Producer vs. Music Engineer – What’s the Difference

November 16, 2015

If you want to get into the recording side of the music industry, it’s important to know the difference between the person responsible for the music production and the music…

Gallery: 2015 Diploma Students Graduation

November 16, 2015

Audio Engineering, Blog, Events, Film Production, Games Development

Check out some of the shots from the Diploma Graduation Night (5th november 2015) for our Full and Part-Time Audio & Music Technology, Film Production and Games Development graduates. The…

VIDEO: Showcase by IMIRT (The Irish Game Makers Association)

November 11, 2015

Showcase for The Irish GameDev Scene Check out the fantastic video below, put together by IMIRT (The Irish Game Makers Association), showcasing the amazing work being created by Irish Game…

December Open Eve | Pulse College Dublin & Galway

November 9, 2015

December Open Evening Dublin + Galway – Thurs 8th December 6.30pm Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in December at both of our Dublin City Centre campuses and…

10 of the Best Game Design Blogs to Follow

November 9, 2015

Looking online for extra guidance to master the tools of game design? Are you interested in game design and game development or just love video games in general? In this…

EVENT: Dublin Gamecraft Unplugged

November 3, 2015

GET BACK TO THE BASICS OF GAMING! GameCraft Unplugged is taking place in Dublin on Sun 29th November, hosted by the Pulse College Games and Animation Department at our new…

“In Conversation With” Podcast – 003 – Andy Hill, Music Supervisor

November 2, 2015

Blog, Film Scoring, Music Production, Podcast

STUDENT Testimonials | Music Theory Bootcamp

November 2, 2015

Student Testimonials – Music Theory Bootcamp Student: Rob McGuire Course: Music Theory Bootcamp / July 2015 “Telling any musician that they don’t know everything is a very troubling thought,…

A Blank Page – Writing your First Film Script

October 30, 2015

The beauty of writing a film script is that in reality, for most people, there’s nothing stopping you doing that right now! Usually the main issue is a lack of…

“In Conversation With” Podcast – 002 – Christopher Young, Composer

October 27, 2015

Blog, Film Scoring, Podcast

September 11, 2015

snapchat

New start of term means a new social media channel for Pulse College! This week we launched the official Pulse College snapchat account. Follow @pulse_college or scan our snapghost in…

EVENT: Visit Pulse College at Higher Options 2015

September 11, 2015

higher options

The Irish Times Higher Options is one of Ireland’s biggest student events and has become an annual fixture on the Education calendar. Over 170 colleges, universities and institutes of further…

Dream of Creating Soaring Soundtracks?

September 10, 2015

MA in Scoring

Applications Open for World Renowned MA in Scoring Program 2016/17 Pulse College, in association with DIT Conservatory of Music, delivers an innovative and world-renowned 1-year MA in Scoring for Film…

FREE 33 Week Momentum Games Tech Entrepeneur Program

September 10, 2015

Blog, Games Development, momentum

momentum

Start Your Own Tech/Games Company Pulse College is offering a FREE 33-Week GameTech Start-Up education and incubation programme as part of the MOMENTUM initiative in the area of Games and…

EVENT: Step Into The Studio | Culture Night 2015

September 9, 2015

Culture Night, Windmill Lane Recording Studios

Windmill Lane & Pulse College Open their Doors for Culture Night #LoveCulture Join us on Friday 18th September for Culture Night 2015 as Windmill Lane Recording Studios and Pulse…

Pulse College Blog Shortlisted for Irish Blog Awards!

September 7, 2015

Vote for The Pulse College Blog to Win at Blog Awards! We were delighted to find out today that the Pulse College blog has been shortlisted for Irish Blog…

September Open Morning | Pulse College Dublin & Galway

September 2, 2015

September Open Morning Dublin + Galway – Sat 19th September 11am Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in September at both of our Dublin City Centre campuses and at…

From Metallic to Digital: the Changing Technologies of Audio Engineering

September 1, 2015

Since its humble beginnings in the mid 19th century, sound recording techniques have been constantly evolving in response to wider changes in technology. If you’re searching for sound engineering courses, there’s…

VIDEO: Check Out Pulse College Galway Games Campus

August 27, 2015

Take an in-depth look at the Pulse College Galway Campus! Galway has a reputation for being the home of the creative arts in Ireland and it’s hardly surprising that…

CAO ‘Available Places’ for BA (Hons) in Music Production

August 24, 2015

Blog, CAO

CAO ‘Available Places’ for BA (Hons) Music Production Pulse College’s BA (Hons) in Music Production (delivered in conjunction with Griffith College) is currently open to enrolment via CAO ‘Available Places’…

Alumnus Interview: Orla O’Rourke | Music Production For Games

August 24, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Orla O’Rourke Course: Music Production For Games 1 Year Certificate Year of Graduation: 2014 Orla O’Rourke is a composer and violinist who graduated from the Music…

VIDEO: Comic Con Dublin Highlights Reel

August 14, 2015

DUBLIN COMIC CON 2015 HIGHLIGHTS! Pulse College took our Games and Animation Programs to Comic Con Dublin for the 3rd year in a row to join our fellow fans of…

MA Film Scoring Student Stefan French Featured in Variety Magazine

August 13, 2015

Film Scoring Student Making Waves in Hollywood After only 8 months on the 1 Year Scoring for Film and Visual Media masters program here at Pulse College, Irish composer Stefan…

August Open Days | Pulse College Dublin & Galway

August 10, 2015

August Open Days – Dublin & Galway Dublin + Galway – Sat 22nd August 11am Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in August at both of our…

The Art of the Perfect Mix | Music Technology Courses at Pulse

August 10, 2015

Mixing down is the practice of equalising, effecting and levelling different channels of an audio track. Getting every layer of a track to gel together effectively is a complex technical…

EVENT: Pulse College Galway Hosts City’s Largest Game Event

August 5, 2015

Blog, Events, Galway, Games Development

Pulse College Galway Welcomed Game Design legend, John Romero, as part of the city’s Largest Gaming Event The Doom Deathmatch event in aid of Cancer Care West with special…

Going to Dublin Comic Con? Win a Nintendo NES Bundle with Pulse College!

August 4, 2015

Following on from the great fun we had over the last two years, Pulse College is delighted to be back at Dublin Comic Con again for 2015! The event takes…

People of Pulse – David, Head of Game Development and Animation

July 31, 2015

David Williams is one of the lucky ones – he has managed to turn a passion into a profession and he’s not planning to change his game anytime time soon.…

Student Short Film Promo – ‘Dead Man’s Hand’

July 30, 2015

‘Dead Man’s Hand’ – Promo for Student Short Movie “Set in a dystopian world, the leader of a bike gang must overcome hatred and side with rival crews to kill…

EVENT: Doom Deathmatch at Galway Campus, with John Romero

July 29, 2015

DOOM DEATHMATCH at Pulse College Galway With DOOM Creator John Romero Pulse College Galway Campus August 1st / 3-9pm This event is presented by: Pulse College Galway, Galway Gaming…

Alumnus Interview: Conor Lonergan | Music Production

July 16, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Conor Lonergan Course: BA (Hons) Music Production 3 Year Degree Year of Graduation: 2013 Did you always want to work in Music Production and Audio Technology?…

#WhatIs? DaVinci Resolve Course in Colour Grading

July 15, 2015

#WhatIs? DaVinci Resolve Course in Colour Grading Colour grading has become a major trend in film-making over the past few years, and the software tool that has come to…

Short-Term Film Courses for July & August

July 10, 2015

Blog, Events, Film Production

LOOKING TO PURSUE YOUR PASSION IN A SPECIFIC AREA OF FILM PRODUCTION? #PursueYourPassion for Film with one of our Short-Term Film Courses in Editing / Colour Grading / Scriptwriting this…

Looking at Music Technology and Creative Media Courses?

July 9, 2015

Open Days Answer the Questions! Third level education is a great opportunity to develop both professionally and personally, and you want to find a place that will fit you and…

Why Study Film Production at Pulse College?!

July 2, 2015

Hear from some of our students in the video below, as they tell us why they decided to choose Pulse College for their Film Production Courses! Learn about our film…

Student Blog: David Geraghty – Film Scoring in Bulgaria

July 1, 2015

Last month, our MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media students journeyed to Sofia Bulgaria to record their own compositions with a 110-Piece Orchestra at the BNR National Recording…

People of Pulse – Ken, Head of Music Production

June 23, 2015

Ken Haughton has been in the music business – one way or another – for all of his adult life and he has been lucky enough to have learnt his…

July Open Days – Pulse College Dublin & Galway

June 23, 2015

July Open Days – Dublin & Galway Dublin – Thurs 23rd July 6.30pm Galway – Sat 18th July 11am Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in July at both…

Stefan French (MA in Scoring) Accepted onto Renowned ASCAP Workshop

June 19, 2015

After only 8 months on the 1 Year Scoring for Film and Visual Media masters program here at Pulse College, Irish composer Stefan French has been accepted on to the…

#WhatIs? Colour Correction

June 19, 2015

#WHATis Blog Series: Colour Correction Colour tells its own story and the visual and emotional impact conveyed by colour plays a significant role in how we respond to what we…

LISTEN: FILM SCORING STUDENTS 110 PIECE ORCHESTRA COMPOSITIONS

June 17, 2015

Masters in Film Scoring Students: Compositions from Bulgaria As part of the MA in Scoring for Film and Visual Media program here at Pulse College, our students were tasked with…

MA in Film Scoring: 2015/16 Scholarships Announced

June 16, 2015

Audio Engineering, Blog, Games Development, Music Production

3 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO INCOMING FILM SCORING STUDENTS Each year the Conrad Pope Scholarship, the Christopher Young Scholarship and the Garry Schyman Scholarship (€3000 scholarship awards) are offered by…

The Best Pro Tools Plugins for Game Design

June 15, 2015

Game audio has come a long way since its 8 bit heyday, and modern gamers expect a soundtrack that matches the graphical standards of the latest AAA releases. We’ve talked…

VIDEO: Interview with Conrad Pope / MA in Film Scoring

June 3, 2015

conrad pope, film scoring

Pulse College was delighted to welcome Conrad Pope for 2 weeks as visiting tutor on the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media program, where he specialised in orchestration…

Film School Works – The IFTA’s show industry coming of age

May 27, 2015

Film School A Worthwhile Option; IFTA’s Highlight Vibrancy of Irish Film Industry For anyone considering getting into film production or scriptwriting, the recent Irish Film and Television Academy awards gave…

Gallery: Film Scoring Students Trip to Bulgaria

May 26, 2015

Students from the MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media program recently journeyed to BNR Recording Studios (Sofia, Bulgaria) for a massive project, where they had 110 piece orchestra…

June Open Days – Pulse College Dublin & Galway

May 21, 2015

June Open Days – Dublin & Galway Dublin – Sat June 13th 11am Galway – Wed June 3rd 6.30pm Pulse College will throw it’s doors open in June at both…

Animation Courses: The Best Tools for the Job

May 20, 2015

Alumni Profiles, Audio Engineering, Blog

The principles that animation courses teach haven’t changed much over the years, but the tools of the trade are always evolving. Having the right tech to hand can allow you…

6-Week Intro Courses – Enrolling for June 20th

May 19, 2015

Animation, Audio Engineering, Blog, Film Production, Galway, Games Development, Music Production

INTERESTED IN AUDIO TECHNOLOGY, ANIMATION, GAMES DESIGN OR FILM PRODUCTION? Pursue your passion with one of our 6-Week Intro Courses. Beginning Saturday 20th June (11am-5pm) and running for 6 Saturdays…

Alumnus Interview: Lilian Herrouin | Music Technology

May 18, 2015

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Lilian Herrouin Course: Audio & Music Technology 2 Year Diploma Year of Graduation: 2010 My name is Lilian and I am a French sound engineer. My main…

EVENT: Conrad Pope | Film Music Masterclass

May 13, 2015

Blog, Events, Film Scoring

Hollywood Composer and Orchestrator Conrad Pope to give masterclass Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 16th & 17th Duration: 2 Days Venue: IMRO, Copyright House, Pembroke Row, Dublin 2 Cost: €40…

#WhatIs? Unity Game Engine

May 13, 2015

#WHATis? Unity Game Engine Are you thinking of getting in to game design but struggling to decide which engine to build it on? Do you go for Unity, with…

Alumnus Interview: Paul Enright | Music Production for Games

May 6, 2015

Alumni, Alumni Profiles, Blog, Music Production

ALUMNUS INTERVIEWS Name: Paul Enright Course: Music Production for Games Year of Graduation: 2014 Paul graduated in 2014 from the one-year Music Production for Games course, and now owns and…

Film Scoring Student Scored 2 Films Nominated for IFTA’s

April 30, 2015

Congrats to all the nominees for the Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) Awards. We’re delighted to say two movies which current MA in Scoring for Film & Visual Media…

Student Blog: Eanna Brown – FOH Enginner at iDig Games Music Fest

April 29, 2015

My name is Eanna Brown and I am a 1st Year Audio Diploma student here in Pulse College. Very recently I was the front-of-house engineer for the first annual iDIG…

People of Pulse – JJ, Head of Film Production

April 29, 2015

If you ask JJ what she does, be prepared to sit up and concentrate for a while; it’s worth it because what she has to say is fascinating. The rapid-fire,…

GALLERY: Tech Week Games Design Workshop at Pulse College

April 29, 2015

Pulse College was delighted to team up with Tech Week Ireland to offer two free ‘Animation & 3D Modelling for Games Design’ workshops to secondary school students from all around…

#WhatIs? Director of Photography

April 22, 2015

#WHATis? The Director of Photography If you’re thinking of working in the film industry and have a good artistic eye, then a career as a director of photography (also…

Vote for Audio Student in Final of International Songwriting Contest

April 17, 2015

Vote for Pulse Audio Student Shane Butler in International Songwriting Contest Audio & Music Technology student, Shane Butler, is in the finals of the International Songwriting Competition, the World’s biggest…

Scriptwriting & Screenwriting 5-Week Course: Starts May 16th

April 16, 2015

5 Week Screenwriting & Scriptwriting Course Saturday 16th May – Saturday 13th June / 11am-5pm The next Scriptwriting & Screenwriting course starts Saturday 16th May and runs for 5 Saturday’s…

What Does Virtual Reality Mean for the Future of Game Development?

April 15, 2015

Anyone who keeps up with developments in the games industry can’t have missed the recent hype around Virtual Reality (VR). It kicked off back in 2013 with the success of…

Behind the Scenes: Eoin King, 2nd YR Film Production Blog – Making a Documentary

April 13, 2015

“There’s no drama like wrestling.” – Andy Kaufman We recently asked Film Production Student Eoin King, to take us through the process of creating an idea and directing a short…

Pulse College & Tech Week: ‘3D Modelling & Animation for Games’ Workshop

April 10, 2015

3D Modelling & Animation for Games Workshop Did you love Despicable Me 2? Epic? Frozen? These entertainment favorites are all products of 3D modeling and animation. Join Pulse College, in…

Music Theory Bootcamp: New Dates for 2015

April 9, 2015

Brush up on your Music Theory with Pulse College Bootcamp Series This 3 week intensive course provides the student with the fundamental skills of music theory. This course is designed to…

Pulse College – Dublin Open Day – May 9th

April 8, 2015

Blog, Events, Open Day

DUBLIN OPEN DAY 9th MAY 11AM Come and explore Pulse College! Pulse College Dublin will throw it’s doors open on Saturday 9th May at our City Centre campus at Windmill…

Brian Sheil, Music Production Alumnus, Takes Gold!

April 7, 2015

Alumni, Blog, Music Production

Huge congrats to Brian Sheil, BA (Hons) Music Production alumnus, who received some great news last week! Brian – “This week was special! Just received my 1st Official Gold Disc…

Pulse College Galway – Game Development Open Eve – April 29th

April 3, 2015

Blog, Events, Galway, Games Development

Pulse College Galway Open Eve Wednesday 29th April 6.30pm Come and explore our Game Development Courses! Pulse College Galway will throw it’s doors open on Wednesday 29th April at 6.30pm…

People of Pulse – Niall, Head of Audio & Music Tech

April 2, 2015

Over the coming weeks and months, we will be profiling tutors, staff, alumni and students as part of our #PeopleOfPulse series! First up, meet Niall McMonagle – Head of Audio…

Final Cut Pro X – Level 200 Course – April 20th-24th

April 1, 2015

film production, final cut

Final Cut Pro X – 200 5 Day Program / April 20th – 24th Learn the art of the edit, with Final Cut Pro X. This five-day, hands-on Final Cut…

Apple Logic Pro X – Level 101 Course – May 26th – 28th

As part of our Full-Time Film Production Diploma, our first years were tasked with creating a number of music videos for musicians, both from Pulse College and outside! For this,…

Behind the Scenes: Oisin Beaudelot, 1st Yr Film Production Student

February 27, 2015

As part of our Full-Time Film Production Diploma, our first years were tasked with creating a number of music videos for musicians, both from Pulse College and outside! For this,…

Get Your Creative Career off the Ground with one of our Animation Courses

February 26, 2015

If you browse the listings on any creative industry website you’ll be sure to see plenty of job postings for animators, but it can be hard to get your head…

Behind the Scenes: Jade Dyer, 1st Yr Film Production Student

February 26, 2015

As part of our Full-Time Film Production Diploma, our first years were tasked with creating a number of music videos for musicians, selected both from Pulse College Music students and…

Pulse College Global Game Jam 2015 Wrap Up

February 25, 2015

global games jam

Pulse College Dublin and Galway campuses were delighted to host the Global Game Jam, 23rd-25th January, making up 2 of the 4 locations where it took place in Ireland! The…

Pulse College Galway – Game Development Open Evening

February 19, 2015

Pulse College Galway Open Eve Wednesday 11th March 6.30pm Come and explore our Game Development Courses! Pulse College Galway will throw it’s doors open on Wednesday 11th March at 6.30pm…

Tips for Getting your Short Film Noticed

February 19, 2015

Every aspiring film-maker knows the value of a good short film. It’s your calling card, your chance to condense your artistic brand into one five minute window and grab the…

Interview: Sound Engineer Alumnus Mike ‘Moggi’ Mannix

February 18, 2015

Audio Engineering, Blog, Interview

Pulse College loves keeping a close eye on what our graduates are getting up to! This week’s focus is Mike ‘Moggi’ Mannix, a Sound Engineer graduate (2008) from our Diploma…

Pushing the Envelope: Zone Magazine talks to Pulse College

February 17, 2015

We were delighted to welcome the guys from Zone Magazine Ireland, Ireland’s only electronic music magazine, into Pulse College HQ (Ringsend Rd., Windmill Lane Recording Campus) recently so they could…

Kickstart your Career at Pulse College, Dublin’s Film Scoring School

February 13, 2015

If you want to learn the craft of composing for film, you may be thinking about the options for an MA on that topic. There’s definitely a demand in the…

1st Year Film Production Students get into Film Fest!

February 10, 2015

Massive congratulations to the students on our Full-Time Film Production Diploma (Year 1), on getting not one but TWO films into the First Cut! Youth Film Festival. Well done to…

Interview: Sound Engineer Alumnus James Feeney

February 6, 2015

Audio Engineering, Blog, Interview

Pulse College alumnus from our Audio & Music Technology Diploma, James Feeney, was recently the focus of an article with The Thin Air music website, where he spoke about what…

Finger on the Pulse: IFTN talks to Pulse College

January 30, 2015

Animation, Blog, Film Production, Film Scoring, Games Development, Music Production

We were delighted to welcome IFTN (Irish Film & Television Network) into Pulse College (Ringsend Campus) recently so they could have a chat with us to find out a bit…

Asking the right questions at college open days

January 28, 2015

Blog, Events, News

As the CAO submission date looms, Leaving Cert students across the country are starting to give serious thought to which college courses to apply to. While internet research and career…

Music Theory Bootcamp Announced!

January 28, 2015