Level 3 Diploma in Sound & Music Technology

There is continuous growth and development in the music industry globally. This requires a corresponding increase in number of competent, knowledgeable and qualified people to operate in creative sound and music related operations in a wide range of settings. There is real and increasing demand for trained personnel with certification in the sound and music industry

This Diploma is designed to provide a broad understanding and application of sound and music to equip learners who are keen to take up employment in the music sector. Those who are already working in the sound and music sector can also benefit from enhanced knowledge and skills in addition to having a recognized qualification

We are working with the London Media Academy in Sri Lanka to help deliver the practical elements and undertake the assessments

Overall Programme Outcomes

On completion of the programme learners will be able to:

Develop a range of skills, techniques and attributes essential for effective and successful performance in the sound and music industry.
Engage in learning that is relevant to them and that will give them opportunities to:
- Develop the required body of knowledge and skills needed for the sound and music industry where they can gain employment
- Progress on to a higher level qualification or vocationally related programme

Assessments

Assessments for the Diploma is based wholly on course work, assignments and work based reports

Entry Requirements

An applicant may be admitted on the basis of evidence to suggest that he/she will be able to fulfil and benefit from the objectives of the programme and achieve the standard required for the award

Programme Structure

The Level 3 Diploma in Sound & Music accrues 72 credits over 12 Units as follows:

Unit 1 – Employment opportunities, roles and responsibilities in music and sound industries
Unit 2 – Studio routing and wiring for music and sound industries
Unit 3 – Mixing and recording consoles
Unit 4 – Microphones and direct inject (DI) techniques
Unit 5 – Equalisation for music and sound industries
Unit 6 – Dynamics and effects equipment for music and sound industries
Unit 7 – Music instrument digital interface (Midi)
Unit 8 – Acoustics and monitoring for music and sound industries
Unit 9 – Audio analysis for sound engineers
Unit 10 – Acoustics and sound reinforcement systems
Unit 11 – Soldering and wiring for music and sound industries (maintenance)
Unit 12 – Mixing and Mastering

Unit 1: Employment opportunities, roles and responsibilities in music and sound industries

Upon completion of this unit, learners will:

Have an understanding of the creative employment roles in music industry
Gain and understanding of how the roles differ and overlap with each other
Recognize job opportunities and what knowledge is required for the roles
Be able to outline and explain the creative roles, occupations and job opportunities in the music sector

Unit 2 – Studio routing and wiring for music and sound industries

Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to understand:
Connector types and how equipment interconnect with each other
Signal flow of a basic console and problem finding
Patch bay systems
The importance of correctly connecting different types of equipment

Unit 3 – Mixing and recording consoles

Upon completion of this unit, learners will be able to:

Understand the operation and features of recording and mixing consoles
Understand how signals are routed through the console
Identify the proper console requirement for any particular sector

Unit 4 – Microphones and direct inject (DI) techniques