Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The objective of this program is to prepare you to use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in your chosen field in the music and sound production industries.
On the completion of this program you will have developed a broad knowledge base along with the ability to specialise in specific areas of the industries.
You will be able to work effectively, either independently or as a member of a group.
The Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) builds on skills attained through industry experience or formal study and will enable you to develop relevant technical management skills required by a rapidly changing industry.In the Advanced Diploma you will explore areas such as sound for film, television and online / multimedia productions, as well as advanced mixing concepts including surround sound technology.
Music recording and mixing principles are applied in advanced mixing concepts and mastering.The program includes the study of project management and production management, which will prepare you, as a member of the industry, to be familiar with stage and event management skills required to manage touring artists or media events.
The practical component includes staging and recording a number of live performances.
The Business and Marketing courses will include the systems management and promotion for these performances at established professional venues, giving you the skills to undertake this professionally as an individual or a member of a company.
As the program year progresses, the focus becomes more practical, and you will be spending more time in the studios, recording and mixing music in stereo and surround, as well as sound for film and television.
Structure
C6150 Courses
C6150 Core Units - Select ALL Four (4) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice (CUAMLT502) | 40 | PERF5085C | City Campus |
| Establish and maintain safe creative practice (CUAPPR505) | 30 | OHTH5960C | City Campus |
| Engage in the business of creative practice (CUAPPR603) | 70 | BUSM8790C | City Campus |
| Manage intellectual property to protect and grow business (BSBIPR501) | 60 | BUSM8791C | City Campus |
C6150 Elective Units - Select Eleven (11) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manage on-site event operations (SITXEVT505) | 60 | BUSM8792C | City Campus |
| Develop sound designs (CUASOU503) | 50 | VART6416C | City Campus |
| Produce sound recordings (CUASOU504) | 100 | VART6417C | City Campus |
| Implement sound designs (CUASOU505) | 50 | VART6418C | City Campus |
| Create a final sound balance (CUASOU506) | 85 | VART6382C | City Campus |
| Compose music using electronic media (CUAMCP501) | 60 | PERF5086C | City Campus |
| Manage the operation of stage monitor systems (CUASOU502) | 70 | PERF5081C | City Campus |
| Manage audio system control networks (CUASOU403) | 120 | VART6419C | City Campus |
| Plan and manage film and media post-production (CUAPPM604) | 35 | VART6420C | City Campus |
| Manage production of sound designs (CUASOU601) | 50 | VART6421C | City Campus |
| Manage production of sound recordings (CUASOU602) | 50 | VART6422C | City Campus |
Entry requirements
You must have successfuly completed the Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production).
International English language requirement
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based. This means that it is designed to enable you to develop skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the tasks you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed the skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required at this level.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program e.g. through work experience, you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and Credit Transfer.
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