Sound Engineering & Music Technology
A full-time course for students interested in a career in music/sound engineering/music promotion and journalism. The course examines the music industry with a particular emphasis on visual and sound technologies and music production as well as audio production for film and the games industry.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent.
- Successful completion of interview.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
- The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions. Successful completion of this course will facilitate progression to related courses at Ballyfermot College of Further Education and will also facilitate entry to Level 6 and 7 courses in related areas. In addition our Level 6 Advanced Audio Visual Media programme offers on-site progression for students on this course.
- Specific progression links are available with SETU – Waterford & Carlow Campus for this course.
Career Prospects:
Sound Engineering
Music Journalism
Local Radio
Music Promotion
D.J.
Game Audio Production
Film Audio Production
Further information
Start Date: 28/08/2024. End Date: 30/05/2025.
Applicants who present with school leaving examinations other than the Leaving Certificate will be assessed on the basis of accepted equivalence tables.
Mature / Adult Students with no formal qualifications are welcome to apply. Mature students are defined as those aged 23 or over at the beginning of the academic year.
Students for whom English is a second language will be required to take and pass an English Language test set by the College.
Students requiring Assistive Technology and/or Personal Support Services as a result of a disability are strongly advised to inform the interview panel of their needs in this area in order to allow for provision of same.
A student services contribution of €200 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Student Grants
If you think you are eligible for a student grant, you should apply through the website: www.susi.ie
If you have any queries contact 0761 08 78 74 or email: support@susi.ie
BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection or signing for credits, you may be eligible for the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA). Information is available from the Department of Social Protection.
Application Procedures
Waterford College of Further Education does not charge for applications.
A registration / student services contribution of €200 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, and student cards.
A QQI exam contribution of €50 for Level 5 courses and €80 for level 6 courses is also payable on registration. Students who have a current medical card are exempt from this payment.
Additional costs may be incurred on a course-by-course basis e.g., hairdressing /beauty /dog grooming kits / sports etc. Details are provided on each course page.
The closing date for receipt of applications for the first round of interviews for all courses will be advertised on this site each year – normally mid January.
Please check our website for the closing date for the receipt of applications for the first, second and third round of interviews. Applicants who apply will be called for interview in due course.
Offer of places will be subject to completion of interview and the achievement of the minimum entry requirements.
Applicants will be notified of their interview results in May.
Late applications received are subject to the availability of places, in the summer and early September.
Closing date for receipt of late applications for interviews is Tuesday 31st August.
As places on all courses are limited, application before this date is strongly advised.
Courses commence in early September, but only where sufficient numbers are enrolled.
Only one application form should be submitted. Where more than one application is made, only the most recent will be processed.
Apply online Via CAO website linking to FETCHCOURSES.ie website.
A full-time course for students interested in a career in music/sound engineering/music promotion and journalism. The course examines the music industry with a particular emphasis on visual and sound technologies and music production as well as audio production for film and the games industry. Students have access to an on-campus sound recording studio and radio production facility as part of their training programme. This course is the ideal foundation for a broad range of third level courses in the humanities, music, visual design, game design, Internet related degrees and video production. It also provides students with the necessary skills to create, record, master and promote their own music independently.
Software:
Cubase 7
Abelton Live 9 Suite
Protools
Sound Engineering & Production
Music Industry Studies
Music Technology
Digital Video Editing
Radio Programme Production
Communications
Work Experience
Image Processing
5M2149 - Sound Production
Waterford College of Further Education,
Parnell Street, Waterford, X91 VKT9.
Tel: (051) 874053
Fax: (051) 870136
Web: www.wcfe.ie
Email: wcfeinfo@wwetb.ie