Music Technology & Sound Production

Limerick College of Further Education

 

Course Name Music Technology & Sound Production
Course Provider Limerick College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Limerick & Clare ETB
Course Code MTXX 5M2149
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Limerick City
Course Content Programme Overview
This 1 year, full-time programme is suitable for learners interested in a career in radio, music, sound engineering, music promotion and or professional DJ’ing. Learners are given the opportunity to pursue a career in DJ’ing,radio production and sound engineering.The course aims to provide the learner with the skills to develop their own natural abilities in music production performance and radio broadcasting.
FET Code 5M2149 - Sound Production
Duration 1 year
Comment Award:
QQI Level 5 Sound Production - - 5M2149
Course Fee There are no tuition fees payable to the College by EU nationals. However, learners are liable for registration fees, examination fees, and for some courses, materials fees. Registration fees vary depending on programme choice. Applicants will be informed of individual programme fees and possible exemptions at interview.
Financial Support Means-tested Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.Learnerfinance.ie. All applications must be made on-line. The College has a Grants Officer, who will advise applicants, as necessary.
Interview Interviews will be held in May and places will be offered at that stage. Interviews will also be held in late August to fill anyremaining places. Therefore, early application is advisable.
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Application Fee Note that an Application Administration Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. This is a non refundable payment.
Subjects Taught Typical Modules:

Sound Engineering & Production
Music Theory & Practice
Audio Engineering
Radio Programme Production
Music Technology
Music Performance
Desktop Multimedia Audio Production
Music Industry Studies
Event Production
Communications
Work Experience
Music Theory & Practice
Entry Requirements Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.

• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.

• Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.

• In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Careers or Further Progression

Expand+Employment Opportunities / Progression

• Employment in the areas of: DJ’ing, Sound or Music Production / Performance, Event Management, Broadcasting / Radio Broadcasting and other related areas. Award holders may apply for a place on the Advanced ...

Further Enquiries Tel: 061 414 344
Fax: 061 414 186
email: apply@lcfe.ie
Website : www.lcfe.ie