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Diploma of Music

Sound Production

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STUDY LOCATIONS Gold Coast

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WHAT YOU'LL PAY

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$18,400

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Course overview

Kick start your career in the music industry with this advanced qualification in live sound and studio production. This course will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills in live sound concert production, studio recording and mixing techniques. You will have access to a live production venue, recording studios and industry standard software to develop your craft. You will network with like-minded sound production and music students to forge your future career.

The creative arts industry plays an important role in Australia's economy. According to the Australian Government's MySkills service, it contributes over $10 billion to the our economy and employs nearly 100,000 people. The emergence of new technologies and wide range of job prospects mean this is an exciting industry to be a part of.

In this course you will hone your skills in live sound production installation and mixing, studio recording, editing and mixing as well as sound design, lighting and the business of working in creative industries. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you one-on-one guidance to prepare you for a career in the music industry.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a live sound engineer or recording engineer. It will also give you the foundation knowledge needed to undertake further training in the field.

What can I do?

Studio Engineer
Stage Manager
Producer
Live Sound Engineer

Course outcome:

CUA50820 Diploma of Music

Industry standard studios

Students have access to a live performance space with Avid and Allen and Heath digital mixing consoles, line array and stage monitor audio system, a professional lighting system and backline. The facility also has a mobile audio system for operating outdoor events around campus.
Our main studio is a world-class recording facility with a SSL Duality mixing desk and Avid convertors, offering the best in analogue and digital recording.

Pathways to university

With our diploma-to-degree pathways you can jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor’s degree at some of Australia's top universities. This diploma will also give you one year of credit and a provisional place in the Bachelor of Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice) delivered in Brisbane in partnership with the University of Canberra or the Bachelor of Contemporary Music delivered on the Gold Coast in partnership with Southern Cross University.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 12 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CUAIND512

Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain creative arts industry knowledge and monitor and manage own professional practice. This includes applying industry knowledge to research-based work activities, when interacting with others, and when engaging in professional practice in the music industry.
UNIT NAME
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge

UNIT CODE
CUACMP511

Manage copyright arrangements

UNIT CODE :
CUACMP511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, manage and apply individual or collaborative copyright arrangements for original works.
UNIT NAME
Manage copyright arrangements

UNIT CODE
CUAMWB401

Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries

UNIT CODE :
CUAMWB401

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to identify, select and use a range of self-care strategies to support sustainability of own practice and actively implement mental wellbeing and self-care in the creative industries. This includes implementing preventative techniques and evaluating their success against an individualised self-care plan.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries

UNIT CODE
CUAIND412

Provide freelance services

UNIT CODE :
CUAIND412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. This includes promoting self to potential clients, negotiating work arrangements, managing financial and business aspects of services, and undertaking strategic planning.
UNIT NAME
Provide freelance services

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Greater Brisbane

Greater Brisbane

UNIT CODE
CUALGT413

Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

UNIT CODE :
CUALGT413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects.
UNIT NAME
Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

UNIT CODE
CUASOU331

Undertake live audio operations

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU331

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret audio production requirements, participate in technical run-throughs and operate professional audio equipment during live performances in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
UNIT NAME
Undertake live audio operations

UNIT CODE
CUASOU412

Manage audio input sources

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use microphones and other audio input sources for productions in the music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
UNIT NAME
Manage audio input sources

UNIT CODE
CUASOU413

Manage audio system control networks

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU413

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up a basic data network for remote control and distribution of digital system processing (DSP) audio in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
UNIT NAME
Manage audio system control networks

UNIT CODE
CUASOU415

Record sound

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU415

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound.
UNIT NAME
Record sound

UNIT CODE
CUASOU417

Edit sound

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU417

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material in line with production requirements in music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, using sound editing software and equipment to make edits and rectify issues with source sounds, and applying effects to enhance the final product.
UNIT NAME
Edit sound

UNIT CODE
CUASOU421

Mix audio for live productions

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU421

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live productions, such as shows and performances, in the music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves being a part of pre and post production operations, including checking and preparing audio equipment for live mixing, and dissembling equipment post-production.
UNIT NAME
Mix audio for live productions

UNIT CODE
CUASOU504

Produce sound recordings

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU504

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings.
UNIT NAME
Produce sound recordings

UNIT CODE
CUASOU505

Implement sound designs

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU505

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a design for any productions requiring sound.
UNIT NAME
Implement sound designs

UNIT CODE
CUASOU506

Create a final sound balance

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU506

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production.
UNIT NAME
Create a final sound balance

UNIT CODE
CUASOU511

Manage audio operations for outdoor events

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, install and manage the operation of audio systems at outdoor events where factors can significantly affect operations.
UNIT NAME
Manage audio operations for outdoor events

UNIT CODE
CUASOU512

Manage operation of stage monitor systems

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events.
UNIT NAME
Manage operation of stage monitor systems

Gold Coast

Gold Coast

UNIT CODE
CUALGT413

Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

UNIT CODE :
CUALGT413

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up a lighting control system and use the more complex functions of a console for lighting cues and effects.
UNIT NAME
Set up and operate lighting cues and effects

UNIT CODE
CUAMCP511

Compose music using music technology

UNIT CODE :
CUAMCP511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate ideas for and compose a range of musical pieces using music technology, music equipment and software.
UNIT NAME
Compose music using music technology

UNIT CODE
CUAMLT511

Refine aural perception and memory skills

UNIT CODE :
CUAMLT511

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine aural perception skills.
UNIT NAME
Refine aural perception and memory skills

UNIT CODE
CUASOU412

Manage audio input sources

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU412

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use microphones and other audio input sources for productions in the music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
UNIT NAME
Manage audio input sources

UNIT CODE
CUASOU413

Manage audio system control networks

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU413

Unit description :
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to set up a basic data network for remote control and distribution of digital system processing (DSP) audio in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
UNIT NAME
Manage audio system control networks

UNIT CODE
CUASOU415

Record sound

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU415

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record sound.
UNIT NAME
Record sound

UNIT CODE
CUASOU417

Edit sound

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU417

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material in line with production requirements in music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, using sound editing software and equipment to make edits and rectify issues with source sounds, and applying effects to enhance the final product.
UNIT NAME
Edit sound

UNIT CODE
CUASOU421

Mix audio for live productions

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU421

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live productions, such as shows and performances, in the music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves being a part of pre and post production operations, including checking and preparing audio equipment for live mixing, and dissembling equipment post-production.
UNIT NAME
Mix audio for live productions

UNIT CODE
CUASOU504

Produce sound recordings

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU504

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings.
UNIT NAME
Produce sound recordings

UNIT CODE
CUASOU505

Implement sound designs

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU505

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a design for any productions requiring sound.
UNIT NAME
Implement sound designs

UNIT CODE
CUASOU506

Create a final sound balance

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU506

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create a final sound balance for a production.
UNIT NAME
Create a final sound balance

UNIT CODE
CUASOU512

Manage operation of stage monitor systems

UNIT CODE :
CUASOU512

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, set up and operate stage monitor systems for performers in live productions and events.
UNIT NAME
Manage operation of stage monitor systems

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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Upfront payment

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VET Student Loan - $90,497 cap

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International student payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to domestic students:

School leavers must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study and personal competencies.
If you’re under 17 years of age, special enrolment conditions may apply.

International students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

Resources required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software. This equipment and software are available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.

You will also be required to have access to and bring to class:

Portable external hard drive (1TB minimum)
Personal stationery
Headphone with 6.5mm adaptor (Bluetooth Headphones are unsuitable)

Please note: the purchase of these items may incur additional costs of approximately $200.

It is also recommended that you have access to a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Suite software. This software can be purchased after enrolment to access a student discount price.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Apply through QTAC

You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Diploma of Music

Sound Production

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Industry standard studios

Pathways to university

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Diploma of Music

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

VET Student Loan - $90,497 cap

International student payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Apply through QTAC

For International students

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience