Music, Management & Sound 1

Description

The Music, Management & Sound course has been supplying top quality professional performers and sound engineers to the music industry for almost thirty years. Students gain first-hand experience, training, information and advice on all aspects of music. The course focuses on practical musicianship, live performance, studio & live sound engineering, music law and songwriting along with marketing and promotion of music as a product. Students stage live shows throughout the year and these gigs offer the ideal opportunity to put new knowledge and skills into practice.

This course is also suitable for experienced musicians who wish to progress to Higher Education and includes preparation for auditions/ entrance exams.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

•    Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

•    Successful candidates will be selected on the basis of aptitude/audition.

DURATION:

One year full-time.

CERTIFICATION:

•    QQI Level 5 in Music (5M2011).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Music Theory and Practice - 5N1849

This programme aims to equip the learner with knowledge, skill and competence in the area of practical musicianship.

Music Industry Studies - 5N1458

Music Performance - 5N1301

Sound Engineering and Production - 5N1900

Event Production - 5N1374

Communications - 5N0690

Work Experience - 5N1356

Word Processing - 5N1358

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

•    Cork College of FET, Tramore Road Campus: Music, Management and Sound II.

•    MTU: BA (Hons) in Popular Music (CR125 – CR129) (depending on principal instrument).

•    Music Degree courses in Ireland and abroad.

•    SPECIAL FEATURES:

•    The college has 6 ProTools workstations and a fully-functioning recording studio on site with facilities that include digital editing, mixing and MIDI. Particular emphasis is placed on the assessment of the musicians’ live and technical performances as they progress throughout the year. The college has rehearsal spaces with full backline and P.A. system.

•    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

•    Live performance, Sound engineering (studio and live), Management, Agency, Promotion, etc.