
A Career in Sound Engineering
Following a passion in music can be confusing due to the broad nature of the industry. Here is how to narrow it down to Sound Engineering.
The Certificate in Music Production and Sound Engineering focuses on learning by doing (practical and experiential learning). The course provides learners with training in Music Production Analysis, Mixing Fundamentals, Introduction to DAW, Basic Music Production, and Ear Training.
Course code: MPE100
Award: Level 5 National Certificate
The Certificate in Music Production and Sound Engineering focuses on learning by doing (practical and experiential learning). The course will run over a period of fourteen weeks and provide learners with training in Music Production Analysis, Mixing Fundamentals, Introduction to DAW, Basic Music Production and Ear Training. The course will equip learners with basic technical skills and requisite experience they need to pursue and build successful and exciting careers within this field. Through career launchpad class, learners will acquire essential soft skills that equip them to interact better with other students and the outside world.
Credits: 1200 Hours or 120 Credits
Intakes: January, May, September
Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to:
As a sound engineer in a recording studio, you would make high quality recording of music, speech and sound effects. If you enjoy working with electronics and are interested in music and sound, this could be the ideal job for you. In this job, you would need to have a good sense of hearing. You would also need to understand musical pitch, timing, and rhythm. With experience, you might also act as Studio Manager. You may also be known as an audio engineer or recording engineer.
Other jobs that you could take up with the qualification may include:
ADMI prides itself in having modern, state of the art equipment that meet global standards. As a sound engineering student you will have the opportunity to use the following equipment:
ADMI has also invested in industry standard software including:
Simon Mathinji is a sound engineer. He has previously worked as a Sound Production instructor for GeSCI, a program founded by the UN ICT Task Force. He has worked on post-production sound for various TV and Radio shows. He also works as a front of house sound engineer for live sound events. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Kenyatta University and several certifications from various multimedia programs.
High School Education:
KCSE D (Plain), KCE Div. III or equivalent qualification or certificate of experiential Learning or completion of KNQF Level 4.
Basic computer proficiency is required.
To apply online please visit: https://admi.ac.ke/apply
Mode of study: Part time – 1 semester
Intakes: January, May, September
Campus: Caxton House, CBD Nairobi
Following a passion in music can be confusing due to the broad nature of the industry. Here is how to narrow it down to Sound Engineering.
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