Qualifications obtained:

• City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology & Sound Engineering (7503)
• Digidesign ProTools 201
• Digidesign ProTools 210M Certificate in Music Production
• Digidesign ProTools 210P Certificate in Audio Post Production
• Pulse College Diploma in Live Sound
• Pulse College Diploma of Excellence & 3 month Internship (awarded to one student per year)
• FETAC Level 6 Multimedia EMXXX

Detailed information:

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology and Sound Engineering (7503)

Digidesign ProTools 201:

• Differences between Pro Tools workstations
• Introducing Pro Tools|HD
• Customizing Pro Tools to your session requirements
• Session management
• Selection techniques
• Editing techniques
• Using automation
• Mixing — In-depth plug-in usage
• Completing a session — Creating a final mixdown
• Digidesign worksurface supplement included

Digidesign ProTools 210M Certificate in Music Production:

• Preparing a session
• Tracking and overdubbing – Use of QuickPunch™
• Virtual instruments
• MIDI composition
• Professional editing techniques
• Sampling in Pro Tools — Using software samplers
• Arranging and producing
• Mixing and automation in music production
• Synchronizing with an external recorder
• Mixing and DSP usage — Using sends, inserts, mix buses, and groups for music applications
• Synchronization basics for music applications
• Using a Digidesign worksurface in music production

Digidesign ProTools 210P Certificate in Audio Post Production:

• Synchronizing Pro Tools for audio post
• Linear video in Pro Tools
• Non-linear video in Pro Tools, including QuickTime video and Avid®-compatible media
• Video interoperability — Using Media Station|PT software
• Recording and editing ADR in Pro Tools
• Organizing a post session
• Editing multi-channel audio in a stereo environment
• Mixing to picture, including snapshot automation
• Digital picture integration with an emphasis on working with Avid media
• Layback and export options
• Using a Digidesign worksurface in post production

Pulse College Diploma in Live Sound:

• Basic PA Setup
• Cables And Connections
• Signal Flow Charts
• Miking techniques for Live Sound
• Sound Checking Procedures
• Line Array Technology & Phase
• System Design and Calibration
• Meyer MAPP Online System Design software
• SMAART Live Acoustical Analysis Software
• Power and Electronics for Live Sound
• Front of House and Monitor Engineering Techniques

Pulse College Diploma of Excellence and 3 month Internship (awarded to one student per year):

The most "outstanding" student of the year will be offered an internship in The Engine Room.

The winner will be chosen not only on academic results achieved, but also on innovation, motivation and participation in all areas of the course.

As a member of "The Pulse Team", this internship will give you invaluable experience and training for your future as a sound engineer.

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