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Advanced Certificate: Sound Production

This course prepares you for exciting careers in Sound Production across a wide range of industries including: Audio/ SoundEngineering, Music Production, Game Audio Production, Film, TV, Radio, Podcast Production and Content Creation. It provides hands-on training with access to professional recording studios and specialised classrooms.

Course information

Level:

Broadly comparable to SCQF Level 6

Study Mode:

  • Full time

Location:

  • Glenrothes

Start Date:

Aug 2025

Duration:

  • One year full-time

Who is this course for?

  • This course is ideal for you if you are interested in a career in Sound Production or Audio Production.
  • If you are curious about sound and audio and how it improves the success in music, film, television, radio, podcasting, content creation and gaming industries then this is the course for you!

What skills will I learn?

  • Sound, Audio and Music Production
  • Recording Editing and Mixing
  • MIDI, Synthesis & Sampling
  • Project Management and Problem Solving
  • Live Sound and Sound Design
  • Teamworking and Communication
  • Research and Presentation Skills

What will I study?

From inputs to outputs, you'll learn how to get the best results using our amazing equipment to record, edit and deliver creative projects. You'll learn how to use Digital Audio Workstations including Ableton and Pro-Tools. We'll help you to widen your musical appreciation and equip you with key elements of an exciting career path within the Creative Industries.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • HNC: Sound Production SCQF Level 7
  • HND: Sound Production SCQF Level 8
  • HNC: Media and Communication

What career opportunities are there?

  • Music industry/ film/ theatre sound production assistant.
  • Audio visual industry and games industry
  • Stage crew/backline/band technician
  • Sound production in the community
  • Audio support industries