2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF INTEREST: MUSIC

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Programme Title
Short Programme in Sound Engineering Practice*
*Can only be offered at Campuses offering the National Certificate: Music Industry: Sound
Technology

DESCRIPTION
Large sections of the programme are practical and each campus has at least one state-of-the-art studio of
broadcast quality. Industry visits, real recording sessions and live concert projects constitute significant
components of this programme. The programme is suitable for learners who would like to enter the audio
engineering industry.

CAREER FIELDS
Learners could pursue a career as a/an:
Audio installation technician
Final mix production assistant
Live system technical support engineer
Outside broadcast technician
Re-mix / Music creation production engineer
Entrepreneur

PROGRAMME OUTLINE:

Fundamentals: System Design:

Acoustical Fundamentals Sound Reinforcement Fundamentals
Psychoacoustics How We Hear Audio Signals and Analysis
Electrical Fundamentals Measurements and the Specification
Digital Fundamentals Sheet
Electronics System Design
System Components: Loudspeaker System Design
Microphones Installing and Commissioning the
Consoles System
Amplifiers
Loudspeakers Applications:
Horn Compression Drivers A Survey of Professional Sound System
Radiating Elements Systems for Religious Facilities
Dividing Networks Tour Sound Systems
Generic Speaker System Sound Reinforcement in Sports
Facilities
High Level Sound Reproducing System

TYPE OF PROGRAMME
Part Time
Damelin Short Programme*
Short Programmes upgrade skills and knowledge to ensure success in a chosen field of learning, but are not credit
bearing.

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2017 FACT SHEET FIELD OF INTEREST: MUSIC

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Programme Title
Short Programme in Sound Engineering Practice*
*Can only be offered at Campuses offering the National Certificate: Music Industry: Sound
Technology

DURATION
The programme duration is 80 hours and tuition is face-to-face. Each Damelin campus has a different tuition
schedule. Programmes are offered during the week, in the evenings, or on Saturdays.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A learner must have a keen interest in audio, video and production
Basic computer skills
Some audio recording knowledge
Understanding of recording techniques, processes and equipment
Grade 11

LEARNER MATERIAL
All books are included in the tuition fee.

PRICING
Enquire at your nearest Damelin Campus for a current programme pricelist.

ADDITIONAL COSTS
Learners may be expected to pay for additional programme costs such as consumable items (e.g. Cable Tester Kit,
CDs).

CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion, the learner will be awarded the Damelin Short Programme Certificate in Sound
Engineering Practice.

FURTHER STUDIES
Please enquire at the nearest Damelin campus for the prospectus containing post-certificate studies.

*A Damelin Short Programme is a programme offered by Damelin and quality assured by the Damelin Academic
Board.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this fact sheet is accurate at the time of printing. However, factors beyond Damelins
control (such as environmental, regulatory or technical changes) may cause the contents of this fact sheet or of the
programme to change. In the event of any such change, Damelin will formally notify current learners. All possible
measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to learners.

Name of Learner: I......................................................, hereby acknowledge that I understand the information stated in this document
and fully comprehend the specifics explained above pertaining to this qualification.

Signature of Learner: ..............................................................

Name of Legal Guardian: ......................................................... Signature: .......................................................

(if applicable)

Name of Sales Consultant: ...................................................... Signature: .......................................................

Name of Programme Coordinator: ............................................ Signature: .......................................................

Name of Academic Manager: .................................................. Signature: .......................................................

Date: ..................................................................................

* Please note the original signed copy should be kept on the learner record file.

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