Certificate in Sound Design and Implementation for Interactive Media
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Course Overview
Ireland's interactive media sector is thriving. International games publishers operate from Dublin, Cork and Galway; Irish animation studios reach global audiences; and VR/AR studios are developing cutting-edge interactive products. This one-year part-time programme is designed to meet that growing demand.
Aimed at practitioners with existing music or audio production knowledge, the programme builds specialist skills in interactive audio, game audio middleware, AR/VR audio design, procedural audio, scripting, and audio implementation — areas not typically covered at undergraduate level, and increasingly essential to the Irish games, animation and XR industries.
Participants will develop practical expertise in:
- Audio for games and interactive media (background sound and sound effects)
- AR/VR and adaptive audio design
- Dynamic soundtracks and procedural audio
- Scripting and game audio middleware
- Audio implementation in game engines
Graduates will leave with a strong industry-relevant portfolio, a Level 7 qualification, and the knowledge, confidence and professional network to pursue careers in Ireland's interactive media industry.
Course Delivery and Modules
The programme will be delivered ONLINE over two days a week (9.00am-6.00pm). Proposed days Mondays and Tuesdays although this is subject to change.
- Sound Design
- Audio Middleware
- Audio Implementation
- Interactive Audio Industry and Portfolio
Fees and Funding
The course fee is €899 payable in 3 instalments as follows:
- Instalment 1: €200 (non-refundable) is payable to confirm your acceptance of a course place.
- Instalment 2: €349 is payable by the 28th February
- Instalment 3: €350 is payable by the 31st October.
If your employer is paying your tuition fee have them email parttime@dkit informing us of this and to supply a PO number if relevant to your organisation.
SKILLNET FUNDING
If you qualify for Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet funding the fee is €550 (i.e. 38% grant support). Qualifying criteria:
- Must be in part-time/full-time employment
- Employer must be based in ROI
For advice on eligibility please contact [email protected]
Fees
Entry requirements
This programme is designed for graduates with a music and audio production background who wish to upskill for the growing interactive media industry.
Applicants should hold a Level 7 qualification or higher or have substantial prior experience working in the audio area.
An approved Portfolio of relevant digital audio/visual work will be required. Prior experiential learning will be assessed under the Institutes DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy process and graduates of discplines will be considered. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
Candidates will be interviewed where deemed appropriate.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).