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HND: Sound Production

This course caters to those interested in sound production careers, offering practical projects in audio engineering, music production, and sound design for various industries. Suitable for school leavers, adult returners, or freelancers seeking to enhance skills, it can lead to employment or further education upon completion.

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Level:

SCQF Level 8

Duration:

  • One year full-time
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Who is this course for?

This course is for individuals interested in sound production careers, covering areas like film sound, sound design, and game sound. Suitable for school leavers, adult returners, or freelancers seeking to enhance skills, it offers practical projects in audio engineering, music production, and sound design. Completion can lead to employment or further education.

What skills will I learn?

  • Signal Paths; Microphone, Pre-Amp, Mixing Desk, Patch-bay & Outboard
  • Digital Audio Workstation skills, (Ableton, Pro Tools)
  • Recording, Mixing & Mastering Skills
  • Dante Pro AV Networking Technology
  • Project Management Skills
  • Live Sound Skills
  • Sound Design Skills
  • Teamworking, Communication Skills
  • Research and Analytical Skills

What will I study?

  • Microphone types and choosing and using them
  • Recording and mixing techniques, studio & location
  • Acoustic properties and soundwaves
  • Digital audio workstation set-up and use
  • Post production sound form film and games
  • Creative music re-mixing
  • You will explore how sound supports other creative content, e.g. Sound Design, Game Sound, Film Sound, Television, Radio, Podcast and Vlog production. Whatever the medium consumed, it is always more accessible and engaging with well produced audio.

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.
  • Entry to year 3 of a related degree is possible at many universities in Scotland and England.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Audio engineer/producer
  • Sound engineer for studio, location, live events, theatre
  • Broadcasting assistant (TV, Film and Radio)
  • Live sound Tour Manager or Tour support
  • Corporate Events e.g. Audio Visual Technician
  • Film/computer/computer games/multimedia industries

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