Bachelor of Arts (Music Production)
If you dream of a career as a Music Producer, Composer, DJ, Performer, Songwriter, Sound Designer, or as an Electronic Music Producer, Film & Media Composer or Gaming & Interactive Mixed Media Specialist, the Music Production course is for you.
The Music Production course combines performance, technology, composition, audio and industry skills to deliver a multifaceted music education. Whether you are just starting out or you are an experienced producer, songwriter, DJ, performer or engineer, this course provides you with comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to make a career in the industry.
You will be trained and mentored by industry experts who are currently working as music producers, audio professionals, recording artists and music creators, as well as learning from artist managers, studio engineers, and live sound technicians.
You will master a variety of software applications and be mentored in small sized classes, undertaking fundamental units in audio recording, digital audio workstations, music performance, digital and electronic instruments, music technology and music business management. Music Production students also work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music industry.
Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections.
The Bachelor of Arts (Music Production) combines performance, technology, composition, audio and industry skills to deliver a multifaceted music education.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
THROUGHOUT THE DEGREE, YOU WILL
- Gain comprehensive knowledge about music production
- Learn practical skills in software applications Ableton Live, Logic X and Pro Tools
- Collaborate with other students and perform live
- Explore new and emerging music production techniques and technologies
- Enhance songwriting, recording and performance skills
- Create a portfolio of music with artistic direction
- Learn business and entrepreneurial skills for the music industry
- Master studio recording techniques
- Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses
- Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts campus facilities
- Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
Entry Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old at course commencement
- Successful completion of a senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian year 12
- English Language Proficiency
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism and Creative Writing, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Career Opportunities
Music Producer, Composer, DJ, Performer, Songwriter, Sound Designer, or as an Electronic Music Producer, Film & Media Composer or Gaming & Interactive Mixed Media Specialist, the Music Production