Foundation Diploma in Music Production & Audio Engineering (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, recording and mixing.
By the end of the Foundation Diploma in Music Production & Audio Engineering, 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 Music Production & Audio Engineering 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
- Audio Post-Production Professional
- Broadcast Engineer
- Recording Artist
- Studio Manager
- Mastering Engineering
- Recording Engineer
- Mixing Engineer
- Session Supervisor
- Music Producer
Modules
- Digital Audio Workstation
- Principles of Audio
- Harmony 1
- Communication Skills
- MIDI
- Study in Popular Music
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Songwriting
- Musical Arrangements
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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12 months
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Full-time