This comprehensive 2-year course is designed to equip students with advanced skills and knowledge in gospel music ministry, preparing them for successful careers in music production, performance, and ministry. Students will develop their technical, creative, and professional abilities through a combination of theoretical and practical studies.
Course Objectives:
1. Develop advanced skills in music production and performance.
2. Understand the music ministry and its application.
3. Learn gospel music business and industry practices.
4. Prepare for successful careers in gospel music ministry.
Career Opportunities:
– Audio engineer
– Live sound engineer
– Music producer
– Sound designer
– Music industry professional
– Gospel musician
– Music minister
– Gospel Artist
– Music Director
Tuition fee: Payable in two installments: 70% and 30% before the commencement of second semester
Entry Requirements:
– Basic knowledge of music and audio technology
– Ability to work creatively and technically
– Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
– Minimum of 5 credit passes in 0, level result including English language.
Lecture Schedule:
Four times weekly
Sessions: Morning, evening, weekend and virtual (online).
ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERESTED STUDENTS.
1. Rudiment of music
2. Keyboard lesson (from preliminary to advanced)
3. Introduction to Audio Technology
4. Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
5. Audio Recording Fundamentals
6. Live Sound Reinforcement
7. Music Theory for Audio Engineers
8. Acoustics and Room Treatment
9. Basic Mixing Techniques
10. Voice Training and Performance.
11. Music Ministry Course.
12. Gospel Music Business Course.
13. Dance and Choreography
1. Learning of two more musical instruments of choice (from preliminary to advanced)
2. Advanced Music Production Techniques
3. Live Sound Troubleshooting and Optimization
4. Sound Design and FX Processing
5. Advanced Mixing and Mastering Techniques
6. Music Business and Industry Insights.
7. Collaborative Music Production.
8. mentoring sections with Established producers
9. Final Project and Portfolio Development.
10. Internship with an established Recording studio.
11. Talent management and promotion by Cicerone Management.
– Recording of 2 project songs
– Artist management deal
– Use of Advanced Diploma for direct university entry
– Written exams
– Practical assessments
– Projects and assignments
– Final project and portfolio review
– Industry-standard DAWs (e.g., Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Avid pro tools, Ableton Live, Steinberg cubase, Steinberg nuendo, propellerhead reason image-line, FL studio)
– Professional audio interfaces and monitoring systems
– Live sound equipment (e.g., sound consoles, speakers)
– Studio-grade microphones and headphones
– Acoustic treatment and soundproofing materials