Foundation Diploma in Electronic Music Production & Sound Design (Orita Sinclair School of Design & Music)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
Students first explore the fundamentals of audio and how sound is produced and transmitted. They will develop both technical and creative skills that lay the groundwork for producing their own tracks.
By the end of the Foundation Diploma in Electronic Music Production & Sound Design, students will be able to write, arrange and produce simple music tracks in a variety of music styles.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to progress to the Diploma in Electronic Music Production & Sound Design and, thereafter, enrol in a Bachelor’s Degree with our partner universities (subject to the university’s entry requirements).
Entry Requirements
Minimum Age
At least 16 years old.
Academic Qualifications
Completed GCE ‘O’ Level (with minimum 3 grades of C6) or equivalent; or
NITEC/Higher Nitec; or
Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience).
English Language Requirement
GCE ‘O’ level English (with minimum grade of D7); or
IELTS score of 5.5 (with no single band less than 5.0); or
An equivalent English language qualification.
Career Opportunities
- Club/Radio DJ
- Performer/Artist
- Electronic Music Producer
- Recording Engineer
- Audio Developer
- Sound Designer
- Film/TV/Video Composer/Scorer
- Sound Designer (Games and Tech)
- SFX Editor
Modules
- Digital Audio Workstation
- Principles of Audio
- Harmony 1
- Communication Skills
- Digital Live Sound Production
- Study in Popular Music
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Songwriting
- Musical Arrangements
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