BA in Audio and Music Production
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Course Overview
This course is aimed at producing professionals for the music and rapidly expanding audio industries, capable of assuming key creative and technical roles in the process of analysing and developing the intentions of the client to a commercially viable conclusion. The course involves the utilisation of advanced technologies in extensive production facilities, with a deep understanding of musicality and acoustics, to capture, enhance, and manipulate audio elements, ensuring an informed and quality-driven approach to all production stages.
Production is often a collaborative process, and this is reflected in the programme design. Students collaborate with their peers on other creative courses to produce music videos, organise showcase events, live broadcasts etc, ensuring our graduates are ready to work as part of a team to bring ambitious artistic visions to life.
What makes this course different
The lecturers on the course are all active in the music and audio industries, you’ll be learning from respected industry professionals and academics.
Regular guest lecture masterclasses expose you to additional industry experts.
You’ll be trained on high-end, industry standard equipment in our state-of-the-art facility.
We are consistently highly rated for the expertise, commitment and approachability of the lecturing team.
Understanding the Industry
Audio and music production industries are dynamic and evolving fields that encompass the entire process of crafting sound recordings and musical compositions.
Audio production covers all tasks related to sound production, from recording to mastering and typically involves working with dialogue, field recordings, foley, sound effects, music and sound design for platforms such as film, TV, video games, podcasts etc. The prevalence of gaming, virtual and augmented realities, and the rapid expansion of the live industries has seen a significant rise in demand for the creative and technical skills of the audio specialist.
Music production is the process by which music is created, captured, manipulated, and preserved so that it can be distributed and enjoyed. Whether it is creating chart-topping hits, designing immersive soundscapes for films and games, or mastering tracks for commercial release, audio and music production enrich our lives through the power of sound.
Career Opportunities
Music Production- Record/Music Producer
- Recording Engineer
- Mixing Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
- Sound Designer
- Composer
- Studio Manager - Promotional and Advertising Manager
- Live Sound Engineer
- Computer Game Production
- Audio Programmer
- Events Industry Professional
- Television & Film Sound Professional
- Sound Recordist
- Foley Artist
- Audio Post Production
- Radio Producer
- Educator in Music Production (primary, secondary, third level and community education)
- Audiologist
- Music Journalist
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Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practicals and online learning with a highly applied focus on ‘hands-on’ skills. Basic music theory and keyboard skills tuition are built into the programme, which generally adopts a ‘from the ground up’ approach.
- Microphone Applications and the Recording/Playback Chain
- Properties of Sound
- The Digital Audio Workstation
- Introduction to Musicianship
- Academic Writing and Research Skills
- Recording Electric and Acoustic Instruments
- Studio Environment
- Music Production Content Analysis
- Popular Music Genre Studies
- Musicianship for the Music Producer
- Sound Synthesis
- Audio Signal Processing
- Mixing Fundamentals
- Elements of Popular Music: Piano & Strings
- Production Project 1
- Vocal Production
- Live Sound
- Elements of Popular Music: Songwriting
- Production Project 2
- Electronic Music Production
- Semester Abroad
- Audio Industries
- Electroacoustic Composition
- Work Placement (6 Weeks)
- Advanced DAW Techniques
- Studio Acoustics
- Advanced Live Sound
- Sound Design & Implementation
- Production Project 3
Work placement
In Year 3 students undertake a 6 week industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Education Progression
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to transfer to Year 4 of the Level 8 course: BA (Hons) in Audio & Music Production. (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to final GPA achieved.)
BA (Hons) in Audio and Music Production
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course. There is no audition process or need to play an instrument for this programme.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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