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

Digital audio editing techniques

Module 502 MIDI Techniques:

Battery 4 Drums - Abbey Road Drums - Moog Sub 37

Korg MS2000R - Absinth 5 - Massive - 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 - Neve - Distressors

Compression Techniques: Drums - Bass - Guitar - Vocals

Module 505 Equalisation Techniques:

Software & Hardware

SSL Channel Strip - Neve 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 Film Sound Design - Post Production:

Create original music for a film clip

Research ADR - Ambience and Foley sound effects

Voiceover & ADR techniques for film post production

Module 510 Employment Roles & Opportunities - Portfolio:

The Music Business - Home Studio Design - Streaming

Website - CV - Create A Professional Portfolio

Payment Method:

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Registration fee: €750

€195.00 per month for 10 months via direct debit: €1,950

Portfolio assessment & certification fee: €550

Total Cost: €3,250

You can pay in full in advance

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- 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