C6171 - Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Plan: C6171 - Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Campus: City Campus
Overview
Program detailsPurpose of the ProgramArticulation and pathwaysEntrance requirementsExternal accreditation and industry linksStudent expenses and charges in addition to feesLibrary, IT and specialist resourcesProgram details
Award title: Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
Qualification national code: CUA60520
Nominal hours: 930
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Location: Melbourne, City Campus
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
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Top of pagePurpose of the Program
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 (Sound Production) builds on previous skills attained through industry experience or formal study and will enable you to deepen your sound engineering skills and develop various technical management skills as 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 as well as 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.
Top of pageArticulation and pathways
Successful completion of C5410 Diploma of Music (Sound Production) guarantees entry to C6171 Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production). The Advanced Diploma is offered as an additional year of full-time study.
Further Pathways
Successful completion of C6171 Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production) guarantees entry into:
- BP047 Bachelor of Arts (Music Industry) with 144 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1.5 years full-time study).
Note: Entry into BP047 via this pathway is only available for the February intake.
- BP201 Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art) video and sound studio with 96 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1 year full-time study).
Note: Entry BP201 via this pathway is only available for the February intake.
- BP309 Bachelor of Design (Digital Media) with 144 credit points of exemptions (equivalent to 1.5 years full-time study).
Top of pageEntrance requirements
There are no minimum academic entry requirements.
RMIT entry requirements
- Applicants who have successfully completed the RMIT Diploma of Music (Sound Production) or equivalent will not submit a selection task.
- Non RMIT applicants who hold a Diploma of Music (Sound Production) or equivalent will need to submit a copy of their certificate/transcript and will also need to explain their level of understanding of DAW of ProTools (max 150 words).
All other applicants must complete and submit the selection task requirements.
The selection task comprises of a personal statement and industry experience:
Sufficient industry experience, such as in recording studios or live sound production, including good knowledge of the DAW ProTools by AVID. If applying on the basis of experience, please submit the following to demonstrate your experience such as portfolio, references, etc.
1.Part A. What aspects of sound production do you expect will be covered in the Diploma of Music (Sound Production)? Part B. What are your goals or career objectives after completing your studies? (Max 150 words)
2. What is your knowledge of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) ProTools and how long you have used it? (Max 150 words)
3. Please attach your resume outlining your skills and experience in the music industry.
* Please note that this program is not open to international students.
Top of pageExternal accreditation and industry links
In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Music (Sound Production). However, this program is strongly supported by representatives from key industry areas, such as major recording studios and audio production facilities. Course content and assessment has been developed with the support and input of people working across the industry and is informed by industry through the Industry Advisory Committee. The teachers in the Advanced Diploma of Music (Sound Production) program are all practitioners with current knowledge of trends and work practices. The industry experience you gain through your study will help you to establish industry links in a range of areas across the music industry.
Top of pageStudent expenses and charges in addition to fees
Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees. Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.
Top of pageLibrary, IT and specialist resources
Library resources and services
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You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
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