Course General Description

This programme is ideal for students wishing to build a career in the music and audio production industry. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to perform at a high level in a number of modern technical environments, including: recording studios, video editing suites, and in live theatre. Graduates will know the principles and operation of studio equipment in both digital and analogue realms; will learn the specifics of music, musical instruments and factors affecting the quality of recording, including: mixing, mastering and mass production. Later in the programme, an emphasis is placed on the music business and business planning, particularly in relation to events and events management. Music Technology and Production students have access to state-of-the-art recording and production facilities at LIT and our experienced lecturers give students the thorough, hands-on and personal support they need to make the most of their studies. Features of the programme including promoting Music, i.e., recording, synthesizing, sequencing, composing, performing, editing, evaluating, marketing and selling music.

School General Description

LIT is one of Ireland’s most dynamic and vibrant educational institutions. As you look around LIT, you will see an astonishing diversity of programmes and people exploring new ideas, pursuing new knowledge, creating new art, and filling our workshops, studios and labs with the vibrancy that comes from being an institution that is committed to discovery and creativity and in choosing LIT, you will experience a truly rich and diverse educational experience. We are extremely proud to be the only Institute of Technology to have been twice named Sunday Times ‘University Guide’ Institute of the Year, in 2009 and 2013.