

The Music and Sound Production (Year 2) course provides students with the opportunity to build on their knowledge and skills in the area of sound production and sound engineering, including studio work, audio mixing and mastering, sound design, Foley, composition and post production for film.
Music and Sound Production Year 2
6M5130
Course Fees
€1,070
Students gain practical experience in the studio and multimedia editing suites and also have the opportunity to work on live events during the year, both on and off campus. As part of this Music and Sound Production (Year 2) course, students are offered the opportunity to obtain certification in the AVID Pro Tools 101 and 110 series whilst developing competency in Reason, Adobe Audition, Sibelius and other software packages.
About This Course
Course Content
Work Experience
Sound Engineering and Music Technology
Studio and Location Live Sound Production
Project Management
Communications
Sound Engineering and Music Technology
Music for Sound and Picture
Pro Tools
Advanced Music Production
Advanced Sound Engineering
Creative Research Project
Creative Portfolio
Composing Using Technology
Live Mixing
Creative Sound Design

Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Award in Sound Production (or equivalent) available at Cavan Institute and elsewhere. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience.
Further Study
Graduates of this course in Music and Sound Production (Year 2) 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 in Ireland and the UK (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course in Music and Sound Production (Year 2) will be able to pursue many opportunities as sound engineers, sound editors, composers and producers in a range of areas, including games, film, animation, theatre, live sound, studio recording and radio.
Certification
QQI Level 6 Certificate in Digital Media Production.
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Music (Music Production)




