School of Sound Recording | FdSc (Hons) Sound Engineering & Design

Study Modules

Duration:
2 years / 28 weeks per year (plus optional 3rd year)

Hours of study:
16 hours per week - full time

Qualification:

Foundation Degree

Location:
SSR Manchester / Bolton University

Entry requirements:
Age 21 or under - 5 GCSE's at C or higher inc Maths and English and 120 UCAS points / Age 22 or above - relevant work experience or professional qualification

Course start dates:
Every September/January

Classes run:
Daytime

UCAS Code
J930 FdSc/SED

Core Skills
Sound in Context
Electronic Music, Theory and Practice
Science of Sound & the Recording Chain
Studio Techniques
Introduction to Synthesis and MIDI
Digital Sound Production
Post Production Techniques
Studio Design
Electronic Composition
Work-based learning

Advanced Studio Techniques
Radio and TV Programming
Video Effects Production
Special Effects Specialisation
Games Narrative & Design
Project Skills
Career Development

Special features
You have access to well-equipped facilities on two sites, with industry-standard sound recording studios, analogue and digital equipment, high-end software and IT facilities, as well as mixing, recording and post-production facilities.