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Diploma in Sound Engineering and Audio Production (Level 5) (Full-time)
Diploma in Sound Engineering and Audio Production (Level 5) (Full-time)

Diploma in Sound Engineering and Audio Production (Level 5) (Full-time)

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  • Level:1-Year Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

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University Entrance - NCEA Level 3. Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of:

  • 14 credits each, in three NZQA University Entrance approved subjects, and
  • Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading, five credits in writing, and
  • Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards through a range of subjects, or package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627 - all three required)

Mature Applicants

  • Be at least 20 years of age when the programme begins and provide evidence of aptitude or appropriate work or other experience.

English requirements:

  • Applicants from countries with an annual student visa approval rate of at least 80 percent, whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, are required to provide evidence of having passed an NZQA approved English Proficiency Assessment, or one of the following tests of English language competence in accordance with the NZQA rules below:
  • IELTS test - Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5
  • TOEFL Paper based test (pBT) - Score of 550 (with an essay score of 5 TWE)
  • TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) - Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)
  • Cambridge English Examination – B2 First or B2 First for schools with a score of 162.  No less than 154 in each skill
  • OET - Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests
  • NZCEL - a) Expiring Level   b) Current: Level 4 (General) or (Workplace) b) Level 4 (General) or (Employment)
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
  • Language Cert - B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill
  • Trinity ISE - ISE II with no less than merit in any band

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Course Information

  • Apply a range of audio software and hardware to produce complex music
  • Produce complex music using a range of audio software and hardware, and a range of audio engineering techniques and processes
  • Create and produce complex music, recordings and other sound-related works
  • Apply music and sonic theory to produce complex music
  • Apply a broad range of research and analytical skills to inform own practice
  • Manage and take responsibility for own professional practice. - Analyse characteristics of the audio and related music industry to develop own career plan

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You will learn:

  • Physics of Sound
  • Core Audio Practice
  • Applied Production
  • Applied Audio Engineering
  • Electronic Music Production
  • Contextual Studies
  • Creative Arts Industry Studies
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this programme wishing to work in the audio production industry will be equipped with a foundation of basic skills and knowledge required for entry level employment or/and provide a base for further education.

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Medical insurance - NZD $600 per year

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