BA in Sound Design
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Please note: There will be no intake for this course in September 2025.
Course Overview
This course provides learners with the necessary knowledge and skills in sound design, programming, and implementation, relevant to the audio-visual industry related to games and interactive media.
By balancing sound design and implementation skill development alongside teamwork and entrepreneurial skills, this course will also encourage students to develop skills in research, critical reflection, and communication. The course is designed to develop creative and professional attitudes which will enable engagement and collaboration.
The course encourages students to develop entrepreneurial skills, behaviours and attitudes and learners are challenged to consider sound design, sound for games and sound production for interactive media issues from a variety of cultural perspectives.
What makes this course different
This programme meets the requirements of the Teaching Council for second-level school teaching.
This course provides the opportunity to develop and advance a broad range of musical skills and interests, all within a collaborative and creative environment, with many opportunities to perform.
88% of graduates are in employment or further study after 6 months of graduating.
Understanding the Industry
The sound design industry plays a crucial role in creating immersive audio experiences across various media, including film, television, video games, and theater. Sound designers craft and manipulate audio elements like dialogue, music, and sound effects to enhance storytelling, build atmosphere, and evoke emotion. This creative field involves a blend of technical expertise and artistic vision, utilising advanced software and sound libraries to produce rich, multidimensional audio landscapes. As media consumption grows and technology advances, the demand for high-quality sound design continues to expand, making it an essential part of the entertainment industry.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers- Sound Design and Editing
- Content Analysis
- Audio DSP Programming
- Technical Sound Design
- Audio Implementation
- Project Development
- Content Creation and Editing
- Entrepreneurship
- Audio Plugin Creation
- Scripting
- Competencies in Digital Audio Workstation, Audio Middleware, and Games Engine
Course Delivery and Modules
- Academic Writing & Research Skills
- Creative Collaborative Development
- Introduction to Musicianship
- Properties of Sound
- DAW and Mic Applications
- Sound Synthesis
- Introduction to Sound and Vision
- Musicianship for the Music Producer
- Recording Electric and Acoustic Instruments
- Sound Design Studies
- Sound Design for Games
- Content and Scene Analysis
- Audio Signal Processing
- Creative Coding for Interactive Applications
- Media and Society 1
- Mixing Fundamentals
- Musicianship for the Sound Designer
- Sound for Visual Media
- Electronic Music Production
- Game Audio Middleware
- Audio Implementation
- Advanced Audio Manipulation Techniques
- Creative Coding for Audio Applications
- Post Production Sound Design
- Audio Industries
- Electroacoustic Composition: Composing with Sound
- Work Placement
- Advanced DAW Techniques
- Dialogue Sound Design
- Music and AI
- Music and Audio Research Skills
- Production Sound for Media
- Sound for Immersive Environments
Work placement
In Year 3 students undertake an industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Education Progression
Graduates can apply to progress to the final year of the BA (Hons) in Sound Design in DkIT.
BA (Hons) in Sound Design
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.
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