Expand+This 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...

Hide-This 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.

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the...

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Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants.

For more information on these please visit www.SUSI.ie (Student Universal Support Ireland).

Grants are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependent on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

It is advisable for students to apply as early as possible for maintenance grants.

For details of grant applications for the coming year, see: http://corkvec.ie/grants/index.shtml

For further information please see www.studentfinance.ie

Expand+Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by ...

Hide-Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form (see above).

Expand+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
Thi...

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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
This programme aims to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to work independently and/or under supervision in the music industry.

Music Performance 5N1301
This programme aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to perform in a variety of musical contexts.

Sound Engineering and Production 5N1900
This programme aims to provide the learner with the specialised skills, knowledge and competence to work in a professional audio production environment.

Event Production 5N1374
This programme aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence .to organise and produce an event while working independently and with others within the context of the music industry.

Communications 5N0690
This programme aims to help the learner to acquire communication skills relevant to personal development and participation in the music industry.

Work Experience 5N1356
This programme aims to provide the learner with the personal knowledge, skills and capacity to participate in a suitable work placement under supervision for a limited time.