Music Technology
If you want a Music Industry career in Production, Live Sound, Studio Engineering, Events and DJ-ing, then our Music Technology course is the place to start. You will develop music production skills in studio recording, mixing and post-production editing in our professional facilities. This is matched with specialist lessons in music sequencing, sound synthesis and music technology to help you explore your creative musical potential.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate, or QQI L4 award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Composer
Live Sound Engineer
Music Producer
Studio Engineer
Studio Manager
Foley Artist
Post-Production Engineer
TV and Film Sound Technician
Venue Sound Technician
Broadcast Engineer
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Practical projects will also enable you to learn about the world of live sound, events management and the music industry.
This course features a high level of training in a wide range of industry standard music production software including Logic Pro™, Ableton Live™ and Pro Tools™
What Makes This Course Special
Talented musicians within the staff team
Outstanding facilities and equipment
Professional recording studio with Pro Tools®
Industry standard Apple Mac Suites with Logic Pro™
Build your demo portfolio
Excellent progression routes
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sound Production 5M2149
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Course/Programme Content
Sound Engineering and Production
Musicianship
Music Technology
Music Industry Studies
Desktop Multimedia Audio Production
Radio Programme Production
Communications
Work Experience
5M2149 - Sound Production
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie