Music Performance & Production
This course provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the professional music industry. The students will study music theory and its practical application to musical styles and genres and use their skills in music performance. Students explore the structure of the music industry in addition to gaining practical skills in recording and producing music in a modern production environment. Students also learn how to plan and organise events as part of the course.
| 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
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Interview
Mature Applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression To Higher Education
Successful completion of this Level 5 Award may lead to entry into the Level 6 Course in Media Production at GTI. Additionally, students who successfully complete this course may entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
Please Note: Many music degree courses specify entry criteria such as audition, test or interview.
Click here for details of CAO Requirements Lookup.
University of Galway
*GY130
Dundalk IT
*DK768 Bachelor of Arts in Audio and Music Production
*DK860 BA Hons in Music
University College Cork
*CK104 BA Arts-Music
Dublin Business School
*DB510 BA Hns in Audio Production and Music Project Management
Dublin City University
*DC014 Jazz and Contemporary Music Performance
**ATU Letterkenny **
*LC270 Music Technology and Production Level 7
Maynooth University
*MH103 Bachelor of Music
*MH101 Bachelor of Arts
Trinity College
*TR002 Music
**Technological University Dublin **
*TU961 Commercial Modern Music
South East Technological University, Waterford
*WD027 Music
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of this programme may find employment in the Music and related Media Industries as Musicians, Sound Engineers, Music Producers, Managers, Agents, Promoters and many other professions.
Students have the option to achieve ABRSM (Associated Board Royal Society of Music) qualifications (Grades 1-5) depending on prior experience.
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
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Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
THIS COURSE IS DESIGNED TO:
This course provides knowledge and skills to progress to Music degrees or Music Technology degree programmes. NOTE: Instrumental or vocal lessons are not provided as part of the course
How The Course Is Taught
This award is achieved by working on practical projects using Notation Software in Music and Industry Standard Software, such as Reaper, Pro Tools, and a selection of third-party Plugins. Learners will be guided through the process of preparing to work with the required hardware and software.
Throughout the year students are assigned projects and must also prove their competence in several skills demonstrations in the various disciplines. Skills demonstrations in Music involve the application of the learned theory in keyboard skills and arrangement of songs as well as aural tests.
In Music Performance skills demonstrations assess the student's progress in a series of gigs. The skills demonstrations are integrated with Event Production and overlaps with Music Industry Studies.
In the technology areas skills demonstrations involve the use of microphones, interfaces, cables, mixers and monitors. At the end of the year there are theory exams in certain subjects.
Course Content
Music Theory and Practice 5N1849
Music Performance 5N1301
Music Industry Studies 5N1458
Sound Engineering and Production 5N1900
Music Technology 5N1640
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Event Production 5N1374
OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
5M2011 - Music
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Music (5M2011)
Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email dorothee.knauer@gretb.ie
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