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Music Management & Production

Course Code: PMC

Duration: 1 Year

This 1-year introductory course gives an understanding in the main disciplines of the music production industry: sound production or music performance

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OVERVIEW

The course will give students an introduction to one of the two main disciplines of the music industry, depending on the strand selected by the student. The course offers two strands in the areas of music engineering and music performance each offering a different certification. The course is designed to enable students to develop the skills necessary for work in a dynamic and ever changing music industry.

COURSE CONTENT

Sound Production Strand

Communications
Desktop Publishing
Event Production
Media Analysis
Music Industry Studies
Music Technology
Sound Engineering and Production
Work Experience

Music Performance Strand

Communications
Desktop Publishing
Event Production
Media Analysis
Music Industry Studies
Music Theory and Practice
Music Performance
Work Experience

STUDENTS’ WORK

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The course gives an introduction to one of three main disciplines of the music industry: music management, music engineering and music performance

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five O6/H7 in Leaving Certificate/LCVP including a pass in English or a merit in Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI level 4 Certificate. The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+).

CERTIFICATION

Sound Production Strand QQI Level 5 Sound Production 5M2149
Music Performance Strand QQI Level 5 Certificate in Music 5M2011

PROGRESSION

Graduates may progress to courses in Higher Education Institutions on a competitive basis through the new QQI Common Awards System (CAS). For information on the scheme see Higher Education Links Scheme. Student can also progress to HNDs within BCFE. Suitable HNDs include: