Location Sound Recording for Journalists

Department of Music & Media 

Why choose this course?

Professional experienced tuition. Access to industry standard facilities. Practical hands-on experience 

Is the course for me?

This course is designed to help both new and experienced journalists to capture sound effectively while on location.  Those interested in effective location sound recording for any purpose may find the content useful. 

What are the entry requirements? 
No formal qualifications are required

Attendance

This is a intensive 2 day course.  Each session lasts 6 hours. 

What will I learn?

The course will cover the following areas: 

Day 1 

1. Analogue and Digital Audio basic Principles
2. Overview of Hardware.
   1. Recorders, Leads, and microphones
   2. Recorders and formats
3. Practical recording

 

Day 2 

1. Sound Design Basic Principles
2. Overview of software
   1. Cubase
   2. Soundforge
3. Post Production Design Workshops

 

How will I learn? 
This course employs the latest teaching and learning techniques, through:

Practical workshops

Tutorials

Resource Based Learning Centres

Specialist Teaching Facilities

Group and individual work 

Academic progression

The course does not lead to a qualification, but the practical experience gained will increase your eligibility for

National Diploma in Music Technology

National Diploma in Media 

Career Prospects

Previous students have progressed into the following fields:

Media Production

Journalism 

When can I start ?

The course will run on 12th – 13th October (2 days). 

How much does the course cost?

The price of this course is £300

How do I apply for a course?

Part time courses

Please register your interest in your chosen course either by calling Paul Wood on 0161 785 4245, or by calling our Learning line on 0800 269 480.