Diploma of Arts (Audio Production)
If you dream of a career as a Music Producer, Studio Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Live Sound Technician, PA Systems Engineer, AV Technician & Installer, or if you want to work as a Sound Designer or Post-Production Specialist for film and television including Dolby Atmos 3D immersive sound, this course is for you.
The Audio Engineering course is perfect for students who want to be producers and specialists in a variety of audio production fields including live sound, recording, producing and post-production. You will be taught and mentored by experienced industry experts who are currently working as live sound technicians, producers, and post-production specialists.
You will work with analogue and digital equipment in our cutting-edge facilities, where you will master a variety of software and learn in small-sized classes so that you finish the degree with a wealth of hands-on experience. Audio Engineering students also work closely with students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music and entertainment 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 Diploma of Arts (Audio Production) course is perfect for people wanting to work as producers and specialists in a variety of audio production fields including live sound, recording, producing, and post-production.
The diploma can be completed fast-tracked over two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study or standard over three trimesters (12 months) of full-time study. You also have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree (subject to academic performance).
THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL
- Gain an in-depth understanding of audio engineering, live sound, and production
- Develop specialist studio recording and post-production skills
- Create professional-quality recordings
- Manage live audio production to a professional standard
- Explore new audio and music technologies
- Get real-life experience working at major festivals, events and through internship placements
- Study on-campus or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities
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, Studio Engineer, Mastering Engineer, Live Sound Technician, PA Systems Engineer, AV Technician & Installer, or if you want to work as a Sound Designer or Post-Production Specialist for film and television including Dolby Atmos 3D immersive sound, this course is for you.