2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF INTEREST: MUSIC

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Programme Title
Short Programme: Sound Recording Practice*
*Can only be offered at Campuses offering the Damelin Music Industry: Sound Technology
Certificate

DESCRIPTION
This programme introduces learners to the principles of sound, perception, audio technology and systems. It is
ideal for anyone concerned with audio, sound and recording who would like a really good grounding in theory and
industry practice. Latest digital recording technology formats and computer based interfaces are covered. Stereo
and surround sound principles are described in detail.

CAREER FIELDS
Learners could pursue a career as a/an:
Audio and Sound Recorder
Live Sound System Technician
Post-production Assistant
Entrepreneur

PROGRAMME OUTLINE
Digital Recording, Editing and Mastering
What is Sound? Systems:
A Vibrating Source Digital Tape Recording
Characteristics of Sound Waves Editing Software

Auditory Perception Digital Audio Formats and Interchange:

The Hearing Mechanism Audio File Formats for Digital Workstation
Frequency Perception Consumer Optical disk Formats
Loudness Perception
Power Amplifiers
Microphones: Domestic Power Amplifiers
The Moving Coil or Dynamic Microphone Professional Amplifier Facilities
The Ribbon Microphone
Plug-ins and Outboard Equipment
Loudspeakers Outboard Equipment
The Moving Coil Loudspeaker Connection of Outboard Devices
Mounting and Loading Drive Units
MIDI and Synthetic Audio Control
Mixers MIDI and Digital Audio Contrasted
A Simple Six-channel Analog Mixer Interfacing a Computer to a MIDI System
A Multitrack Mixer
Synchronization
Analog Recording: SMPTE/EBU Timecode
A Short History of Analog Recording Digital Audio Synchronization
Magnetic Tape
Surround Sound:
Noise Reduction Three-Channel (3-0) Stereo
Digital and Analog Recording Contrasted Four-Channel (3-1) Stereo
Methods of Reducing Noise 5.1-Channel Surround (3-2) Stereo

Digital Audio Principles Sound Quality:

Binary for Beginners What is Sound Quality
Analog to Digital Conversion Methods of Sound Quality Evaluation

TYPE OF PROGRAMME
Part Time
Damelin Short Programme*
Short Programmes upgrade skills and knowledge to ensure success in a chosen field of learning, but are
not credit bearing.

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2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF INTEREST: MUSIC

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Programme Title
Short Programme: Sound Recording Practice*
*Can only be offered at Campuses offering the Damelin Music Industry: Sound Technology
Certificate

DURATION
The programme duration is 60 hours and tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition
schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Damelin Short Programme in Sound Engineering Practice
A learner must have a keen interest in audio, video and production
Basic computer skills
Some audio recording knowledge
Understanding of recording techniques, processes and equipment
Grade 11

LEARNER MATERIAL
All books are included in the tuition fee.

PRICING
Enquire at your nearest Damelin Campus for a current programme pricelist.

ADDITIONAL COSTS
Learners may be expected to pay for additional programme costs such as consumable items (e.g. CDs).

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion, the learner will be awarded the Damelin Short Programme Certificate in Sound
Recording Practice.

FURTHER STUDIES
Please enquire at the nearest Damelin campus for the prospectus containing post-certificate studies.

*A Damelin Short Programme is a programme offered by Damelin and quality assured by the Damelin Academic
Board.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Damelins
control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the
programme to change. In the event of any such change, Damelin will formally notify current learners. All possible
measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to learners.

Name of Learner: I......................................................, hereby acknowledge that I understand the information stated in this document
and fully comprehend the specifics explained above pertaining to this qualification.

Signature of Learner: ..............................................................

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(if applicable)

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* Please note the original signed copy should be kept on the learner record file.

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