Music Management & Sound 2

The aim of this course is to provide students with the opportunity to build on the knowledge gained in QQI Level 5 Music, to enhance their career prospects in the music industry and/or allow them access to further educational opportunities.

Applicants require Music QQI Level 5 award or equivalent. All applicants are interviewed and auditioned. Places are awarded on suitability. RPL FOR MUSIC (RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING): Where a learner does not have a major award at Level 5 in Music or equivalent but has some competency in the field of music performance and production, such as skills acquired from relevant life and/or work experience, Cork ETB will facilitate RPL for access purposes. In this case, they must demonstrate equivalence in Level 5, i.e., they must be able to evidence music skills at the audition process which equate to a minimum of a Level 5 on the framework in order to allow them to successfully participate in this programme. The applicant must also satisfy the entry criteria. The specific Recognition of Prior Learning Process for this programme which has three aspects. Aural test in which the learner will demonstrate that they have the aural skills and competencies equivalent to QQI Level 5 standards. Audition in which the learner will demonstrate that they have the musical skills and competencies equivalent to QQI Level 5 standard. Interview in which the learner will be asked subject specific questions to allow them to demonstrate that they have the musical knowledge equivalent to QQI Level 5 standard. The music department staff will oversee the RPL process for this programme.