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School Of Media and Sound
HND Higher National Diploma in Music Production
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Description   Programme of Study
This two-year HND course gives learners the opportunity to acquire a wide range of skills in Sound Engineering and Music Production. 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. Learner’s records and produce in a new, purpose-built, professional recording facility
 
Programme of Study Year 1
• Principles of Music Sound
• Studio Recording and Engineering
• Sound Creation and Manipulation
• Music Production Analysis
• Managing a Creative Business
• Music in Context
• Creative Arts Research Skills
• Music Health and the Law Programme of Study Year 2
• Preparation, Professional Production in the Creative Arts
• Critical Music Listening
• Music Studio Production
• Audio Electronics
• New Media Technology
• Applied Music Production Techniques • Computer Music Composition and
• Marketing the Creative Arts Production

 

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Opportunities/Progression
Top up Degrees: University of Glamorgan: Creative Industries 1 year Popular Music Technology (PH10) Southampton Solent University: Popular Music Production (W390)
• Advanced Entry Link: Swansea Metropolitian University: Music Technology (J931) Glamorgan University: Music Technology (J931)
• Employment: Audio production/sound engineering in the music media and entertainment industries
Course Code:11HND
Certification:
• BTEC/Edexcel/ Higher National Diploma in Music Production Level 6 National Qualifications Framework (www.nqai.ie)
Course Duration:
2 Years, full-time
Entry Requirements: Year 1
• Leaving Certificate: Minimum of C3 in two subjects at higher level
• Leaving Certificate Applied: Individually assessed
• FETAC Level 5 Media Engineering (EMEXX), Sound Production (5M2149) or equivalent
• Applications are welcomed from learners with relevant experience in this area Year 2
• Year 1 HND in Music Production or equivalent

 

 

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