Online course in sound design
Edinburgh Napier University is offering an online master’s course in sound design. The new work-based M.Sc. in Sound Design builds upon the university’s close relationships with internationally recognised sound designers and its research record in listening and sound design.
The degree has been structured so that the majority of learning and studying takes place in the workplace or online, providing opportunities to learn alongside industry peers and develop professional networks. Course leader Dr. Iain McGregor says graduates could expect to become advanced sound professionals within linear and/or interactive media.
“Graduates would be suitable for a wide variety of sound design posts in a number of forms of linear and interactive media such as audio books, film, games, radio, television and theatre.”
Applications for the 18-month course, which can be taken as a 12-month postgraduate diploma before topping up to a master’s degree with a dissertation, are encouraged from those:
- Involved with sound design and who wish to gain a greater understanding of the subject.
- In sound production but wish to move into sound design.
- Who design sound and would like to gain postgraduate qualifications in the field.
Students can start in January, May or September. For further information about the course, contact Dr. Iain McGregor at i.mcgregor@napier.ac.uk. The course’s twitter handle is >@SoundDesignMSc
Arbitration course
Nani Palkhiwala Arbitration Centre and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK) are jointly launching a two-day programme in arbitration. The course, associate-level qualification CIArb (UK), will provide candidates with a basic understanding of the principles of good practice and procedure in arbitration. CIArb-approved tutors from Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chennai will conduct the programme.
Chartered accountants, company secretaries, lawyers, arbitrators, in-house counsel, brokers, academics, financial intermediaries and other professionals are eligible to participate. Successful candidates may apply to CIArb UK to become Associates of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK).
For details, contact phone 044-65130808/24986697. Email: nparbitration@gmail.com. Course dates: September 27 and 28. Timings: 9.30 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
JEE readiness test
MPower Learning Solutions is launching ‘The JEE Readiness Test’ for JEE aspirants for Classes XI and XII. The test will be conducted online from August 30 to September 16, free of cost.
This test will give a near-to-real experience of the JEE main. This will be a 90-minute test with 45 objective-type questions (15 each in Math/Phy/Chem). Students will get their percentile across test-takers, their performance chapter-wise and a detailed analysis based on the level of difficulty and individual learning capabilities. The analysis will provide a clear road map to streamline their exam preparation efforts.
Business Quiz
T.I.M.E., a test-prep institute, is conducting Enkounter — The Business Quiz association with Madras Management Association (MMA) on September 12 in Chennai.
This Inter-College Business Quiz is open to the graduate students of any stream from colleges/institutions in any of the following cities/towns: Chennai, Ambur, Hosur, Puducherry, Salem and Tiruchi.
Any number of teams (two members per team) can participate from the college/institution, only from the abovementioned cities. The top six teams from the preliminary round will be shortlisted for the on-stage finals.
