251 Guided Learning Hours separated into:

• 75 hours of lectures in classroom

• 176 hours of individual, supervised practical time

From electronics and mixing console signal flow to microphone technique and audio editing Alchemea’s 2-month Studio Sound Certificate Course will give you an essential grounding in studio production. As well as covering the principles of basic audio theory students will also take official introductory courses on industry standard DAW software Pro Tools and Logic Pro which can lead to official certification.

Our Studio Sound Certificate Course Includes

• Avid Pro Tools 101 “An Introduction to Pro Tools”
• Apple Logic 101 “An Introduction to Logic Pro”
• A copy of Avid Pro Tools 10 (list price £550)
• £500 course credit which can be used for any Alchemea short audio course!

Study Progression

Summer School graduates are eligible to start on part 2 of our Diploma in Studio Sound Engineering. You will also progress into our more highly spec'ed studio facilities. Our Studio Sound Diploma has been extremely successful in placing students into the work-place and to date over 85% of distinction graduates have gone on to find work in the industry. Upon successful completion of Alchemea's Diploma module, student’s wishing to progress on to a degree course have the option to start on year 2 of a BSC (Hons) in Audio Engineering at the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University.

Course Aim

This introductory module aims to introduce a beginner to the world of professional audio, including basic concepts, terminology, standard practices, workflow and equipment. This includes basic physics of sound, basic electronics and interconnectivity / signal flow, basic computer operation, basic digital audio concepts, basic MIDI and Synthesis concepts. Upon completion of this part, candidates should be capable of immediately assisting in any professional audio environment, avoiding basic mistakes and without the need for additional training.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the candidate should be able to:

• Use a Digital Audio workstation (the industry standard Avid Pro Tools & Apple Logic Pro) and perform basic tasks such as setting up a basic session, recording, importing, editing audio and MIDI and saving / archiving the project.
  

  

• Use a variety of microphones with circumspection.
• Route a variety of signals through a professional mixing desk.
• Perform basic level / pan and eq balancing of a multi-track recording.
• Manipulate audio recordings through a variety of DSP and perform basic programming of a sampler.
• Create Audio CD-Rs, Data CD-Rs, encode Digital Audio files into mp3 files.
• Demonstrate their usefulness when assisting on a recording session.
• Work towards a deadline and project manage their time and resources.
• Be organised and methodical.

Entry Requirements

• This course covers the fundamental principles of audio engineering and production therefore we welcome student’s with no previous audio knowledge. We do however expect that you have achieved a grade C in English and Maths at GCSE level (or equivalent).
• The minimum age requirement is 18.
• This course is subject to interview.
• We expect that student’s are computer literate.

Visa Students

To take our Studio Sound Certificate course you will need to apply for “Student Visitor Visa”. This enables you to stay for the full length of the course plus 7 days after the end of the course. Importantly, as a student visitor, you will not have the full student entitlements in the UK, which means you will not be able to work part-time. You will also not be allowed to undertake unpaid work placements. Upon successful application we can issue you with a letter of acceptance. You will need this letter to apply for your student visitor visa. You will also need to show that you have the money to cover your course fee and living expenses (£1000 for each calendar month of the course). Visit the UKBA's website for more information about Student Visitor visas.

Full Time Course Brochure:

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Download our student handbook as a pdf:

Studio Sound Student Handbook 2012/3

See our recent performance statistics:

Studio Assistant Certificate Performance Statistics

Students who pass or gain a distinction will receive an official printed certifcate from Alchemea.  (Studio Sound Certificate).

Study Progression

Summer School graduates  are eligible to start on part 2 of our "Diploma in Studio Sound Engineering". You will also progress into our more highly speced studio facilities. Our Studio Sound Diploma has been extremely successful in placing students into the work-place and to date over 85% of distinction graduates have gone on to find work in the industry. Upon successful completion of Alcehema's Diploma module, student’s wishing to progress on to a degree course have the option to start on year 2 of a BSC (Hons) in Audio Engineering at the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University.

Alchemea College refers exclusively to industry standards (see Employer Involvement) as the benchmark for Pass/Distinction, where Pass is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry, and Distinction is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry and shows flair and creativity beyond the basic requirements of the assignment brief. By ensuring that the course directly meets the requirements of employers, the course meets National Occupational Standards, as laid out by Creative and Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Agency responsible for music.