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Diploma of Music Production
Diploma of Music Production

Diploma of Music Production

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  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

SAE recognises that preparation for study is not restricted to formal educational attainment and that valuable skills development can be gained through relevant experience.

Our Experience-based Entry Scheme allows you to be considered for entry to an undergraduate course through an assessment of your ability to succeed in higher education.

SAE will review applications on a case by case basis if you:

  • Are at least 18 years of age
  • Do not have the formal qualifications required for direct entry
  • Seek admission to courses on the basis of your aptitude for higher learning and skills development through professional, work, life experience and non-accredited study.

To apply via Experience Based Entry, students are required to undertake an interview with an assigned representative of SAE and provide supporting evidence that may include:

  • Records of any formal educational qualifications attained
  • Evidence of any informal studies undertaken
  • References relating to work history relevant to the chosen field of study (if applicable)
  • A resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • A portfolio of relevant materials that demonstrates creative aptitude, knowledge, technical skills and abilities. 

In addition, candidates may also be asked to undertake an exam or written assignment to satisfactorily demonstrate capacity to meet the course requirements or provide examples and/or portfolio of work.

In all cases Experience Based Entry into a Higher Education course will only be granted to students with a minimum Year 10 level of schooling.

English Requirements 

IELTS Academic minimum overall band of 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, or equivalent.

Course Information

SAE HAS AUDIO MASTERED.

Begin your career in popular music production, sound design and electronic music production using industry standard hardware and software.

Get hands-on from day one in this exciting, new and highly practical course that develops your own individual music production style. Whether you’re a electronic music producer or interested in producing bands, the Diploma of Music Production will sharpen your music production skills.

Through hands-on training, we’ll help you amplify your talents, refine your skills and be industry ready in a matter of months. You’ll be guided by master lecturers who will train you in music production and sound design techniques, while also giving you great insight into the music industry.

As part of your course you’ll work collaboratively with your peers to record a local music group of your choosing. You’ll have the skills to prepare a production brief and be able to apply your music production skills to satisfy a commercial client brief.

Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Audio (Studio production) or Bachelor of Audio (Post Production).

YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE

From day one you'll start creating on the latest software and equipment, under the guidance of expert lectures.

  • Study in a collaborative, studio-based environment.
  • Learn on industry-standard equipment.
  • Learn as part of a small class.
  • Learn from lecturers with extensive audio experience and industry connections.
  • Apply industry-standard project methodologies throughout your studies.

DIPLOMA OF MUSIC PRODUCTION

The Diploma of Music Production has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components. The course content is informed by our strong links to industry and our 40-year history in designing and teaching creative media courses.

To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with skills across:

  • Employability skills specific to creative media.
  • Introductory project management and different project management methodologies.
  • Teamwork and collaboration in the context of creative media.
  • Scholarly techniques for higher education

Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Audio (Studio production) or Bachelor of Audio (Post Production).

YOU WILL LEARN

Throughout your hands-on course you will gain an introduction to:

  • Music theory including an understanding of musical form and structure, the way the human auditory system functions and how sound behaves in enclosed spaces and free-fields.
  • An understanding of the key features and elements of different music genres and styles.
  • Aspects of rhythm, harmony and melody, aspects of notation, transcription, structure, form and texture.
  • How to develop a recognition of groove, musical form, tonality and chord progressions.
  • Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) transcription to reproduce musical ideas.
  • Operating a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) console, recording techniques, sampling and recontextualising sounds, making sounds from scratch and composing or arranging original music.
  • How to mix and blend a variety of sounds for different purposes and how to add effects to enhance a mix.
  • The appropriate technical language used in music production and analysis.
  • Writing a production brief and conducting a location recording.
  • Working in accordance with a client driven brief.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Assistant Sound Engineer
  • Eelctronic Music Producer
  • Junior Music Producer
  • DJ
  • Independent Music Producer
  • Electronic Musician
  • Radio / Broadcast Personnel
  • Junior Sound Editor
  • Voiceover Recordist / Engineer
  • Junior Studio Administrator
  • Junior Sound Designer

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