Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)
The Diploma of Music Industry covers all aspects of audio production in the music industry including: studio recording, live sound techniques, audio mixing and mastering, MIDI and modern music creation, music business, studio acoustics as well as the application of current technology relevant to the music production process.
Qualification
- Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)
- NTIS Code CUS50201
Sector
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Duration
- 12 months full-time
- 24 months part-time
Entry Requirements
- Completion of the Australian year 12 high school certificate
(HSC) or its equivalent
or - Equivalent to certificate level II or higher as defined by
the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF)
or - Mature age over 21 years
or - On receipt of suitable evidence, SAE shall seek to admit
all prospective students (via special entry) who are
considered to have a reasonable chance of success in
the program
and - International Students have to provide additional evidence of language skills (academic IELTS overall band score 5.5 or equivalent)
Available at
- Melbourne - VIC
- Brisbane - QLD
- Adelaide - SA
- Perth - WA
Career Options:
- Assistant sound engineer
- Studio sound recordist/engineer
- Mix engineer
- ProTools operator
- Live sound engineer
- Mastering engineer
- Broadcast engineer
- Audio post-production
- Music and dialogue editor
- Location recordist
- Music producer
- Electronic musician
- Sales and installation
- Consultancy, education and associated careers
- Studio manager
- A&R executive
- Digital media entrepreneur
A summary of the employability skills developed through this qualification can be downloaded from http://employabilityskills.training.com.au
Degree Pathway into the Bachelor of Audio Production
Students who have successfully completed the Diploma of Music Industy have the opportunity to continue their studies into our Bachelor of Audio Production course. Students may be granted up to 12 units (or 1 year) CT/RPL.
Subject Overview
Basic Sound Theory
Basic Electronics
Signal Processing and Studio Equipment
Microphones
Digital Audio Technology
Audio Post Production
MIDI Theory and Production
Live Sound*
Acoustics*
Introduction to Studios and Recording
Advanced Studio Studies*
Mastering and Media Preparation*
Graphics and Digital Image Processing
Basic Web Design
* these units are not offered as part of the first year Bachelor of Audio Production. Refer to the degree information page for a detailed course structure of the first year studied at SAE Institute in Australia.
