Full Time Advanced Diploma: Year 2

Qualifications obtained:

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology & Sound Engineering (7503)
Digidesign ProTools 201
Digidesign ProTools 210M Certificate in Music Production
Digidesign ProTools 210P Certificate in Audio Post Production
Pulse Recording Diploma in Live Sound
Pulse Recording Diploma of Excellence & 3 month Internship (awarded to one student per year)

Cost: €7,500 + €220 exam fee

Payment Method:
Deposit (required when/if candidate passes interview stage): €1,500
Balance (due upon enrolment): €6,000
Exam fee (payable in February): €220
Total Cost: €7,720
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Detailed information:

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering (7503)

Digidesign ProTools 201:

Differences between Pro Tools workstations
Introducing Pro Tools|HD
Customizing Pro Tools to your session requirements
Session management
Selection techniques
Editing techniques
Using automation
Mixing — In-depth plug-in usage
Completing a session — Creating a final mixdown
Digidesign worksurface supplement included

Digidesign ProTools 210M Certificate in Music Production:

Preparing a session
Tracking and overdubbing – Use of QuickPunch™
Virtual instruments
MIDI composition
Professional editing techniques
Sampling in Pro Tools — Using software samplers
Arranging and producing
Mixing and automation in music production
Synchronizing with an external recorder
Mixing and DSP usage — Using sends, inserts, mix buses, and groups for music applications
Synchronization basics for music applications
Using a Digidesign worksurface in music production

Digidesign ProTools 210P Certificate in Audio Post Production:

Synchronizing Pro Tools for audio post
Linear video in Pro Tools
Non-linear video in Pro Tools, including QuickTime video and Avid®-compatible media
Video interoperability — Using Media Station|PT software
Recording and editing ADR in Pro Tools
Organizing a post session
Editing multi-channel audio in a stereo environment
Mixing to picture, including snapshot automation
Digital picture integration with an emphasis on working with Avid media
Layback and export options
Using a Digidesign worksurface in post production

Pulse Recording Diploma in Live Sound:

Basic PA Setup
Cables And Connections
Signal Flow Charts
Miking techniques for Live Sound
Sound Checking Procedures
Line Array Technology & Phase
System Design and Calibration
Meyer MAPP Online System Design software
SMAART Live Acoustical Analysis Software
Power and Electronics for Live Sound
Front of House and Monitor Engineering Techniques

Pulse Recording Diploma of Excellence and 3 month Internship (awarded to one student per year):

The most "outstanding" student of the year will be offered an internship in The Engine Room.

The winner will be chosen not only on academic results achieved, but also on innovation, motivation and participation in all areas of the course.

As a member of "The Pulse Team", this internship will give you invaluable experience and training for your future as a sound engineer.

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