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Spotlight On: BA (Hons) Audio Production & Music Project Management

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For those interested in a career in music, a qualification in Audio Production is a great place to start. If working with sound is something that appeals to you, and you would like to be involved in broadcasting platforms such as film, television and radio, then the BA (Hons) Audio Production & Music Project Management is definitely worth considering.  

DBS has collaborated with Sound Training College, based in Temple Bar, to bring you this three year full-time programme, which is Level 8 on the NFQ and accredited by QQI.

Who are Sound Training College?

Sound Training College has been setting standards in audio education for over 30 years. A variety of full and part time courses to suit all learners are offered in Music Production, Sound Engineering, Live Sound, Lighting and Festival Management. The College incorporates an impressive list of facilities, which include Grouse Lodge Recording Studios, Sun Studio & Sound Training Productions, The Button Factory Venue and Temple Lane Rehearsal Studios. The computer lab facilities are also of the highest standard, where each student is assigned their own Apple iMac workstation, fully equipped with the latest industry software.

You can read more about STC on their website.

About the Programme

Our Audio Production and Music Project Management course offers students the unique
opportunity to develop their skills in the field through industry-based, professional projects. While working on these real-world projects, students engage in both advanced audio production and music project management, greatly broadening employability. These projects are an integral part of Sound Training Productions: a recording and production company (led by graduates and students) which offers unrivalled, unique opportunities and links with key contacts in the music industry. Students can look forward to abundant access to studio facilities, both in class time and on project work.



Some of the topics covered include Studio and Recording Techniques, Practical Electronics, Fundamental Acoustics and Psychoacoustics for Production, Introduction to Studio Production and Client Project Management, Professional Live Production, and Creativity in Business. 

Opportunities after Graduation

Audio Production and Music Project Management graduates will be able to pursue
a career as producers, studio engineers, live sound engineers, sound designers, production assistants, composers and studio managers.

Graduates may also diversify to career opportunities in other areas, such as radio production, promotion and advertising, music journalism or the video game industry. 

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Apply now for the BA (Hons) Audio Production & Music Project Management through www.cao.ie or for mature students apply direct through www.dbs.ie.