Welcome to SSR, where we provide expert technical training in the field of sound and vision. Our programmes range from short weekend courses to full 3-year degrees and include tuition in Audio Engineering, Live Sound Engineering, Post Production Audio , Electronic Music Production, Video Production and Radio Production. We have 25 years of experience and are one of the most forward thinking, industry-focused and networked training organisations in the world.

All Courses Below is a comprehensive list of courses available at SSR. For full course details click on the course description.

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Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology 18-months (24-month option), part-time. Designed to give the you an in-depth knowledge of sound recording and engineering, offers a high quantity of practical teaching, and makes use of the full-range of faciltities available here at SSR.

Live Sound Engineering (Stand Alone) As part of the Charlie Jones Project, and in association with over 50 audio and video industry organisations (led by Wigwam Acoustics), SSR are delighted to announce a unique new LIVE SOUND training module.

Film & TV Audio Post Production SSRs Film and TV Audio Post production course offers modular, first-class training in all aspects of video and audio post production, developing techniques and creative awareness. The video components explore workflows such as editing, colour grading and authoring; whilst the audio section includes sound effects, ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) and music.

Electronic Music Production 6-months, part-time. Based around Cubase and Reason, this course teaches the production of electronic music using a virtual studio and a range of industry-standard software and hardware. Some studio recording is also included.

DJ Technique (Technics DJ Academy) 4-months, part-time. This unique course offers comprehensive DJ tuition. Covers mixing, scratching, digital DJ technology, events & promotion from basic to advanced level.

Music Technology 6-months, part-time. An introduction to sound recording and engineering, covering fundamental subject areas including microphone techniques, mixing desks and multi-track recording.

FdSc Sound Engineering & Design A 2-year, full-time vocational course designed to teach the fundamental elements of sound recording and music production, while focusing these skills towards the specific purpose of sound design for visual media. Provision is available for students who successfully complete the FdSc to continue studying for a third year towards the award of BSc(Hons) in Sound Engineering & Design, or to switch to the third year of the BSc(Hons) in Sound Engineering Systems.

BSc(Hons) Sound Engineering & Design A 3-year, full-time course designed to develop the necessary industry-specific skills to enter full-time employment in the fields of live and studio engineering and sound design in visual media.

BSc(Hons) Sound Engineering Systems A 3-year, full-time course run in partnership with the University of Bolton, designed to provide students with a broad-based training in the design, development and application of musical and sound design engineering, with further studies of the electrical and electronic systems central to sound and audio engineering.

FdA Music Production The Foundation Degree in Music Production provides an in-depth preparation for a diversity of careers in the recording industry. Content will cover Studio Production in professional studios, computer music production using industry standard software and compositional work, live music production options and audio visual media production. Media based modules will explore web based applications and formats and studio and music management through both academic study and practical application.

FdA Radio Production From idea to transmission, this course will operate through workshops, demonstrations and applied theory, helping the student to develop the skills required within the broadcast medium. Recording equipment, editing tools and operating a radio studio desk are key.

FdSc Post Production Technology for Film, TV & CGI SSR in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University are delighted to announce the development of this exciting new Foundation Degree for Post Production Technology.

FdSc / BSc Film Production for the Advertising & Music Industries SSR and the University of Bolton have developed this degree programme to focus on all genres from film noir to comedy, horror to documentary. Unique to this course are modules that focus exclusively on music video production.

BSc (Hons) Studio & Live Music Production SSR are delighted to announce the development of an exciting new degree course – BA (Hons) Studio and Live Music Production. This course is subject to validation, the first intake is scheduled for September 2009

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Final Cut Pro This three-day, hands-on course introduces students to the primary feature set and basic interface of Final Cut Pro. In this course you learn to perform basic editing functions while familiarizing yourself with the user interface. Topics include basic setup, adjusting and customizing preferences and settings, capturing video and audio, various editing and trimming techniques, Ripple, Roll, Slip and Slide tools, audio editing and audio creation, finishing and final output.

Short DJ Courses (Technics DJ Academy) One-to-one or small group DJ training is available in 2-hour blocks up to 24 hours or more. You decide the syllabus: learn the basics of mixing, the finer points of scratch technique or the latest in DJ technology and performance.

Cubase Cubase is without doubt one of the leading audio and MIDI music software packages available, used in studios and bedrooms throughout the world.

Reason Reason has cemented itself as one of the best music production packages available, popular with DJs and producers alike for its wide range of quality sounds and instant results.

Ableton Live Designed as an instrument for live performance and as a tool for composing and arranging, this loop-based software is ideal for DJ's and producers alike.

Logic Pro Logic Pro is the leading Mac-based application for music creation and audio production, and provides a dynamic range of capabilities for computer-based studio production.

Customised Courses for Young People We work in conjunction with Connexions, Scout groups and the Arts Council to provide tailor-made courses for young people in DJing, music production, vocals, dance and movement, stage performance and more.

Summer School SSR are running a series of week-long Masterclasses from our world-famous facilities based in Central Manchester. So, whether you want to be a famous singer or performer, a big name DJ, a Record Producer, or in a successful band, you can start developing your career over the school holiday period this summer.