NPA Sound Production (Schools)

This course will cover the following units:

Sound Engineering and Production 

Develop practical and creative sound engineering and production skills which will allow you to use multi-track recording equipment to record and mix audio from a variety of sources. 

Sound: Understanding the Signal Path

Sound travels from a performer, through an audio system, to a listener. You will have an opportunity to examine sound at each stage of the signal path.  In addition, you will consider the effect that human hearing has on the perception of sound.

Creative Project

This unit will allow you to plan, implement and evaluate a creative project. You will be required to produce a project in response to a brief. This project will be your own work, however the production of the evidence may involve working with others. 

Upon successful achievement of this NPA, candidates may find employment opportunities in the following areas:

At an entry level as sound production/recording assistant in a recording studio or rehearsal facility
At entry level in a media production company as sound production/recording assistant e.g. multimedia web development
As entry level radio station technical operations, particularly community based 
Self-employed sound recording engineer

Upon successful achievement of this NPA, pupils may be able to progress in the following areas:

FA Digital Media (Schools)

NC in Sound Production at SCQF Level 6

HNC/D in Sound Production at SCQF Level 7/8

There are no formal entry requirements to the NPA

You would benefit from previous experience of a Sound Production and/or Music Course or related study

You would ideally have an interest and some experience of sound production

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