Music and Sound

Welcome to the HND Sound Production course, a pivotal step in your journey to mastering the art of sound production. Designed for those with a strong foundation, this course is tailored to students who have likely dedicated 2-3 years to studying sound production. It's time to refine your skills and deepen your knowledge. This course has an impressive track record of placing students in successful careers. Our alumni have secured positions at prestigious companies like Disney, Cameron Macintosh, Rockstar North, Blazing Griffin, and SEC.

To apply for this course, you'll need:

• an HNC Sound Production qualification with preferably 15 credits from Sound Production group award ( 12 credit HNC Pass considered but student may need to pay for 3 extra units before HND completed)
• an interview with us
  
  

During this course, you may explore:

• in-depth sound production theory and practice, mastering complex recording tasks
• digital audio theory, covering analog to digital conversion and vice versa
• utilisation of digital audio workstations for recording and manipulating audio and MIDI signals
• advanced studio techniques, including multi-track recording, mixing, and mastering
• deepening your knowledge of sound reinforcement technologies
• management and legal aspects of the audio and sound production industries, including contracts and intellectual property
• Audio Post Production: Develop skills in audio post production that will equip you for modern media projects in Film, TV, Radio and Games including Foley Recording, ADR, SFX Recording and Editing, and Broadcast Mixing techniques. 

Industry-Standard Equipment and Software: Our state-of-the-art facilities provide you with access to industry-standard equipment and software in studio, sound reinforcement and gaming audio. You'll have hands-on experience with tools like Ableton and Native Instruments, ensuring you're well-prepared for the professional world.

Certified Pro Tools Courses: Some students will have the opportunity to undertake Certified Pro Tools courses. Feel free to reach out to us about this exciting opportunity.

After you have successfully completed this course, you may have the opportunity to:

• progress to a degree course at a university, potentially via our articulation arrangements, such as BA Sound and Music for Games at Abertay University (direct entry to Year 3)
• kickstart your career as a freelance engineer, remixer, or post-production engineer

explore diverse career paths in the music and sound industry, including roles like Live Sound Engineer, Studio Engineer, Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Broadcast Sound Recordist, Producer, Freelance Music Producer, Sound Designer, Sound Editor, ADR, and Foley Artist, Electronic Music Producer, Guitar Technician, Drum Technician, Tour Manager, Performer, Songwriter, Arranger, or Event Organiser

Recording studio skills, people skills, live sound skills, daw skills, composition skills, audio theory skills, health and safety skills, Ableton and Protool skills, mixing and mastering skills, music business skills, live performance skills, research skills, critical analysis skills

Ayrshire College has developed exceptional working relationships with key industry partners, fostering a dynamic learning environment for its students. Collaborating with BBC Scotland, students gain invaluable real-world insights, enhancing their media and broadcasting skills. The partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland offers opportunities for aspiring performers and artists to connect with renowned professionals. Centrestage provides a platform for students to engage in community arts, while industry leaders like AVID and Sonnox offer specialised software and technical training. These partnerships enrich the college's curriculum, offering students practical experience, industry exposure, and the tools to succeed in their chosen fields.

Glasgow Caledonian University, Napier University, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, University of West of Scotland, Abertay University, various other universities in the UK, often 2/3 year entry on degree programmes