Diploma of Sound Production Course
CUS50209 Diploma of Sound Production
The Diploma of Sound Production course focuses on the basic components of audio production and the music industry, advancing your knowledge and establishing your fundamental skill base to facilitate further learning. The industry-focused diploma can serve either as a career pathway or as a pathway to Higher Education with the option to transfer into our Bachelor of Audio Production with Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) on completion of the course.
Qualification
- CUS50209 Diploma of
Sound Production - NTIS Code CUS50209
Accreditation
- Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Duration
- Full-time: 3 trimesters
(13 weeks / trimester) - Part-time: 6 trimesters
(13 weeks / trimester)
Entry Requirements
- Click on the link below to view our
entry requirements. - Domestic Students
- International Students
Available at
- Adelaide - SA
- Brisbane - QLD
- Byron Bay - NSW
- Melbourne - VIC
- Perth - WA
- Sydney - NSW
Career Options:
- Studio Sound Engineer
- Mix engineer
- Live Sound Engineer (music)
- Live Sound Engineer (theatre)
- Studio Assistant
- Production Assistant
- Audio Post-production Engineer
- Composer
- OB Engineer
- Venue Coordinator
- Recording artist
- Electronic Musician
- Music and Dialogue Editor
- Location Recordist
- Promoter
- Client Liaison
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 CUS50209 Diploma of Sound Production 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.
Course Outline
Practical Component
Throughout the diploma much time will be spent in various studio environments, where you will be introduced to a range of studio equipment. You will receive expert tuition and learn basic recording techniques, using our high-end digital audio workstations, mixing consoles, and multi-track recorders to hone your skills. Taking a practical approach, you will learn about the various types of microphones and different techniques and applications of microphones that are commonly used in the audio industry. A portion of the course is spent examining sound in motion picture, video production and becoming familiar with equipment used in audio post-production. You will also be taught MIDI protocol and how to use sequencing software, sampling, and basic synthesis. Elements of live sound production are examined, focusing on the design and operation of live sound systems as well as the different techniques involved in mixing a live sound performance. You will also learn about mastering and media preparation and learn to apply different techniques to a portfolio of your own recordings.
Theoretical Component
The course incorporates study of the fundamental properties and characteristics of sound and human auditory perception including sound fundamentals, acoustic decibel theory, and human perception of loudness, direction and space. You will learn basic concepts of electrical signals flow as it relates to audio recording technology. The basics of music business and copyright are covered, as well as basic computer skills. Concepts behind the analogue to digital conversion process are examined, as well as different digital audio equipment used in the modern recording process. You will also learn the basic principles of acoustics and studio design, including soundproofing methods, room treatment methods, room analysis and evaluation, and studio monitoring.
Course Competences
| TRIMESTER 1 Full time |
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| BSBOHS509A | Ensure a safe workplace |
| CUSSOU403A | Perform Advanced Sound Editing |
| CUSSOU405A | Mix Recorded Music |
| CUSSOU402A | Develop And Implement Sound Plans |
| CUSSOU401A | Record Sound |
| TRIMESTER 2 Full time |
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| CUESOU03C | Operate professional audio equipment |
| CUESOU04C | Mix Live Audio |
| CUSMCP501A | Compose Music Using Electronic Media |
| CUSIND401A | Develop Specialist Expertise In The Music Industry |
| CUSIND501A | Apply Music Knowledge And Artistic Judgment |
| TRIMESTER 3 Full time |
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| CUSSOU501A | Develop Sound Designs |
| CUSSOU503A | Implement Sound Designs |
| CUSSOU404A | Edit dialogues |
| CUSSOU502A | Produce Sound Recordings |
| CUSSOU504A | Create A Final Sound Balance |
| BSBPMG510A | Manage Projects |
Please check the National Training Information Service (NTIS) homepage for more information
