The Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production) is designed to take your skills, knowledge and experience to a professional level in the global electronic music industry.
With a focus on electronic music production, you will learn music production software, primarily Ableton Live, create your own original music, beats, top-lines, remixes, synthesis, pitch shifting, time warping, filters and effects.
At TAFE NSW we focus on providing you real-world experiences. In this course, you will produce finished recordings that are ready for distribution. This process helps bring your skills and knowledge up to a more professional level in the areas of recording, mixing, artist production, collaboration, microphones and monitors.
Learning music at TAFE NSW is a unique experience. You will study with likeminded people who are as passionate about music and sound production as you are. Continue to build your network of professional contacts while you study, and graduate ready to take yourself to the next level with a range of advanced music industry skills.
Through theory and practical course work, you will learn:
Audio editing and mixing
Audio theory and signal path
Studio recording
Sound design
Music creation and arranging using music software
Freelance business skills
Music copyright
Develop your specialisation in sound production with these real world skills:
Operating a recording studio
Editing and mixing digital audio
Using MIDI control surfaces
Creating your own music and the opportunity to produce finished recordings that are ready for distribution
Collaborating with other music creators
Working on post production projects
Stand out in a global job market by developing a range of key soft skills that equip you with the confidence to work in the creative arts industry with colleagues and clients:
A high level of commitment and passion to create music and sound
Teamwork and leadership skills
Motivation, organisation and professionalism
Key factors driving this growth include:
Artists using digital technology to create and release music
Recording companies investing more on music artists
Growing opportunities for upcoming artists to showcase and present their work to global audiences via online streaming platforms and social media like Spotify, YouTube and Apple Music