Foundation Diploma in Sound Engineering and Music Technology
This course offers students hands-on training using the very best professional equipment and software which prepares students for the Advanced Diploma. Students develop advanced professional sound engineering & music production techniques.
Qualification obtained: Academy of Sound Foundation Diploma
Modules
Module 501 Pro Tools Digital Audio Workstation
Session management - Import & export audio - Formats
Tempo changes - Stereo Image - Recording & Mixing
Module 502 MIDI Techniques:
Battery 3 Drums - Abbey Road Drums - Moog Sub 37
Korg MS2000R - Maschine - Imposcar - String Machine
Module 503 Microphone & D.I.Techniques:
Live drum kit recording techniques
Dynamics - Condensers - Ribbon Mics - On-axis - Off-axis
Bass guitar - Electric guitar - Vocal recording techniques
Module 504 Compression & Dynamics:
Software & Hardware
SSL Buss Compressor - TLAudio - Distressors
Compression Techniques: Drums - Bass - Guitar - Vocals
Module 505 Equalisation Techniques:
Software & Hardware
SSL Channel Strip - TLAudio EQ - Summit EQ
EQ Techniques: Drums - Bass - Guitar - Vocals
Module 506 Sound Effects:
Software & Hardware
Altiverb - Echoboy - Eventide 2016 - Eventide H3000
Sound Effects Techniques: Drums - Bass - Guitar - Vocals
Module 507 Studio, Broadcast & Live Consoles:
Studio - Broadcast - Live - Research console features
Console design: API - Audient - Neve - SSL - Studer
TLAudio - Yamaha
Module 508 Acoustics & Monitoring:
Near field - Mid-field - Far field monitors - Line Array
Studio monitor alignment - Oscillators - Sweet spot test
Sound absorption - Diffusion - Bass traps - Home studio design
Module 509 ADR - Music & Sound Effects For Film Post Production:
Create original music for an animation film clip
Create ambience and foley sound effects
Voiceover & ADR techniques for film post production
Module 510 Employment Roles & Opportunities - Portfolio:
Business plan - Home studio design - Marketing strategy
Website - Internet - CV - Create A Professional Portfolio
Cost: €2,450 + €350 exam fee
Payment Method:
Registration fee: €650
Option 1: €180 per month for 10 months via direct debit: €1,800
Option 2: €150 per month for 12 months via direct debit: €1,800
Portfolio assessment & certification fee: €350
Total cost: €2,800
- Three students per class
- Students can combine courses
- One x 2 hour class per week, day or evening
- Duration: one academic year part-time, day or evening
Terms and conditions apply
Foundation Diploma Registration Fee
