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QQI Level 5 Award in Sound Production (5M2149)

How the course is taught
This course is delivered in the GTI sound studios and Computer Music Labs, with class room support for theoretical aspects of the programme. Throughout the yea...

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QQI Level 5 Award in Sound Production (5M2149)

How the course is taught
This course is delivered in the GTI sound studios and Computer Music Labs, with class room support for theoretical aspects of the programme. Throughout the year students are assigned projects and must also prove their competence in a number of practical skills demonstrations. At the end of the year there are written exams in certain subjects.

Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017

1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...

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1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education
Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Level 6 Course in Media Production at GTI. Additionally, students who successfully complete this course may entry to Third Level Institutes and Co...

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Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Level 6 Course in Media Production at GTI. Additionally, students who successfully complete this course may entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Schemes.

FOR EXAMPLE: Successful students may be considered for entry to the following courses:

Limerick Institute of Technology - LC270 - Music Technology and Production

Limerick Institute of Technology – LC276 - Video and Sound Technology

NUI Maynooth: MH102 - Music Technology (Requires Maths)

Tralee Institute of Technology – TL 292 – Music Technology

Tralee Institute of Technology – TL 291 - TV Radio and New Media Broadcasting

Athlone Institute of Technology – AL651 - Music and Instrument Technology

Dundalk Institute of Technology – DK768 - Music and Audio Production

NOTE: Please check with CAO, Career Guidance and relevant institute for confirmation. The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme may find employment in the Sound and related Media Industries as Studio Sound Engineers, Live Sound Engineers, Music Producers, Radio Engineers, TV Sound Mixers, Foley Recordists, Movie Sound FX Editors and Sound Designers.