This comprehensive 2-year course is designed to equip students with the technical skills and creative knowledge required to excel in audio technology, live sound engineering, and music production. Students will learn the fundamentals of audio recording, live sound reinforcement, and music production, as well as advanced techniques in sound design, mixing, and mastering.
Course Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of audio technology and live sound engineering.
2. Learn to operate industry-standard digital audio workstations (DAWs) and live sound equipment.
3. Develop skills in music production, sound design, and mixing.
4. Understand acoustics and room treatment.
5. Gain hands-on experience working with professional audio equipment.
Career Opportunities:
– Audio engineer
– Live sound engineer
– Music producer – Sound designer
– Music industry professional
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:
Three 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
1. Learning of two other 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 with renounced producers.
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.
– 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