Music and Sound Engineering (Add-on) – BSc

The Sound Engineering 3.1 module will introduce the technical requirements of audio as well as production techniques required for broadcast. This module will push the learner to employ advanced recording and mixing techniques used in respect to broadcast. Where appropriate, Sound Engineering 3.1 students will collaborate with students from the Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Digital Marketing programme to create content for formative assessment(s).

Acoustic Technology 3 builds on the skills and techniques developed during the Instrument Technology modules, with a focus on how to apply these fabrication skills in different sound environments. Where appropriate, Acoustic Technology 3 students will be given a room in the Engineering and Informatics building on the TUS, Athlone Campus that may have acoustic response issues. Students will then have the opportunity to design, produce, and instal acoustic treatment for this room

This module will explore a variety of supplementary key concepts in music technology and multimedia. It has a practical orientation that will see students work in authentic scenarios to experience work typical to the sound to picture industry. Students will work to develop a portfolio to aid them in their career and will develop their presentation skills to effectively communicate their ideas. It is intended that Sound for Film and Television 3 students will create an online folder that contains audio assets generated during assessment work that will be shared with students from the BA (Hons) in Animation and Illustration and B.Sc (Hons) in Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming programmes.

This module introduces the candidates to engineering science and explains the concepts of instrumentation, heat, energy, waves and electrical principles in a Music and Sound Engineering context. It contains theoretical, practical and empirical material.

This is a self-directed module providing students with the opportunity to build their industry experience as part of their programme accreditation. Each student will identify and secure one placement within areas of the professional Creative Industry in which they are interested. Programme staff can support the student by providing introductions to potential placement providers. As part of the placement in the students chosen field, the module aims to develop each participant’s technical, communication, observation, and reflective abilities. Students may also choose to set up or partake in a civic engagement project within their local community.

Sound Engineering 3.2 will examine in-depth the key practical and theoretical concepts of the production of professional Popular Music and Electroacoustic Music, Sound Design and Audio Mixing.

This module will explore the development of technology and emerging technologies that have facilitated the progression of Music and Sound Engineering in respect of the Video Game industry. It is intended that Video Game Audio students will create an online folder that contains audio assets generated during assessment work that will be shared with students from the BA (Hons) in Animation and Illustration and B.Sc (Hons) in Software Design with Virtual Reality and Gaming programmes.

This module is an exploration of the principles of image making with an emphasis on the moving image. Where appropriate, Visual Creation 3 students will collaborate with students from the BA in Graphic and Digital Design programme for formative assessment(s) over the duration of the module.

This module introduces the candidates to engineering science and explains the concepts of instrumentation, heat, energy, waves and electrical principles in a Music and Sound Engineering context. It contains theoretical, practical and empirical material.