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Master of Creative Industries
Min. 4 Trimesters
FULL TIMEBe prepared to take on strategic and leadership roles within the creative industries.
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Bachelor of Audio
Min. 6 Trimesters
On Campus
Study Audio at SAE Institute and gain an internationally recognised qualification in audio engineering and sound production.
Career opportunities include:
- Studio Engineer
- Music Producer
- Game Audio Specialist
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Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
Min. 6 Trimesters
On Campus
Study Songwriting and Music Production at SAE Institute and build a repertoire of music to build your career.
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Associate Degree of Audio
Min. 4 Trimesters
On Campus
Study Audio at SAE Institute and gain an internationally recognised qualification in audio engineering and sound production.
Career opportunities include:
- Music Producer
- Game Audio Specialist
- Sound Editor
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Associate Degree of Songwriting and Music Production
Min. 4 Trimesters
On-CampusStudy songwriting and music production at SAE Institute and gain an industry-recognised degree whilst showcasing your musical voice.
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Diploma of Audio Production
Min. 2 Trimesters
On Campus
Learn the key skills and fundamental components of audio production, understand the music industry, and get practical, industry-standard training.
Become a:
- Assistant Sound Engineer
- Studio Engineer
- Junior Sound Designer
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Diploma of Music Production
Min. 2 Trimesters
On Campus
Learn the key fundamentals of music production in a cutting-edge learning environment, overflowing with all the latest gear and equipment.
Become a:
- DJ
- Junior Music Producer
- Junior Sound Designer
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Diploma of Music Industry
(Studio Production)
Min. 2 Trimesters
Full Time
On Campus
Get practical, industry-standard training. Use our diploma as a career pathway or as a pathway to our Bachelor of Audio Production with Recognition of Prior...
Become a:
- Mix engineer
- Production assistant
- OB engineer...
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Diploma of Music Industry
(Electronic Music Production)
Min. 2 Trimesters
On Campus
Get hands-on with industry-standard hardware and software in this exciting and practical electronic music production course.
Become a:
- Assistant sound engineer
- Music and dialogue editor
- EDM producer
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Certificate III in Music Industry
(Electronic Music Production)
Min. 2 Trimesters
On Campus
The essentials of audio engineering and electronic music production (EMP).
Become a:
- Electronic music producer
- Recording artist
- Electronic musician...
Diploma of Audio Production
Get on track to make serious noise in audio production.
In a matter of months, you’ll learn the key fundamentals in studio production, live sound production and electronic music production.
Our diploma has been built in a way that gives you plenty of face-to-face time with expert lecturers and many hours on the latest tools and software.
You will engage in collaborative studio-based learning and apply the skills learned throughout the course to a real life scenario. Demonstrating your recording and mixing techniques you will deliver a practical recording from a specified brief, under the support and guidance of our expert lecturers.
To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with employability skills, introductory project management skills and scholarly techniques for higher education.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Audio.
*SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.
SAE Students working behind the scenes at the St Jerome Laneway Festival
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Graduate roles may include
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Studio Engineer |
Junior Sound Editor |
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Live Sound Operator / Assistant |
Junior Studio Administrator |
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Radio / Broadcast Personnel |
Junior Sound Designer |
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Voiceover Recordist / Engineer |
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- Brisbane
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Your Learning Experience
SAE has implemented a remote flexible learning option for current and future students. The range of tools developed by SAE will not only allow students to collaborate online but also gain experience in remote working practices widely used within the creative industries.
From day one you'll start creating on the latest software and equipment, under the guidance of expert lectures.
- Study in a collaborative, studio-based environment.
- Learn on industry-standard equipment.
- Learn as part of a small class.
- Learn from lecturers with extensive audio experience and industry connections.
- Apply industry-standard project methodologies throughout your studies.
Diploma of Audio Production
The Diploma of Audio Production has a strong practical focus, underpinned by key theoretical components. The course content is informed by our strong links to industry and our 40-year history in designing and teaching creative media courses.
To complement your technical skills, you will graduate with skills across:
- Employability skills specific to creative media.
- Introductory project management and different project management methodologies.
- Teamwork and collaboration in the context of creative media.
- Scholarly techniques for further study
Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Audio.
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You will learn
Throughout your hands-on course you will gain an introduction to:
- Foundation music theory including an understanding of musical form and structure, the way the human auditory system functions and how sound behaves in enclosed spaces and free-fields.
- Operation of Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and basic sound console.
- Sound recording, mixing and application of signal processors such as EQ, Dynamics and time-based effects.
- Technical principles and practical applications of microphones in both studio and live contexts.
- Digital technology in audio production including an analogue audio equipment connectivity, conversion methods, data storage and compression and transmission.
- Assembly of a small scale digital recording system.
Vocational outcomes for the Diploma of Audio Production
- Assistant Sound Engineer
- Studio Engineer
- Live Sound Operator / Assistant
- Radio / Broadcast Personnel
- Junior Sound Editor
- Voiceover Recordist / Engineer
- Staging Crew
- Junior Studio Administrator
- Junior Sound Designer
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| Thinking about Audio | Foundations of Sound | Foundations of Recording and Mixing | |
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| Contemporary Industrial Practices | Foundations of Audio Technology & Live Sound | Audio Studio 1 | |
- Creative Industry Unit
- Discipline Specialisation Unit
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| Thinking about Audio |
| Foundations of Sound |
| Foundations of Recording and Mixing |
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| Contemporary Industrial Practices |
| Foundations of Audio Technology & Live Sound |
| Audio Studio 1 |
- Creative Industry Unit
- Discipline Specialisation Unit
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DURATION(S):
2 Trimesters Fast Tracked Full Time
3 Trimesters Full Time
4 Trimesters Extended Full Time
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INTAKES:
Sep 2021
Feb 2022
May 2022
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NEXT INTAKE:
Enrol By: 08 Oct 2021
Trimester Start: 20 Sep 2021
Trimester End: 27 Aug 2021
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COURSE TYPE:
Diploma
Entry requirements
Applicants for Diploma courses must satisfy one of the following minimum entry criteria:
- Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) or equivalent, OR
- Completion of a certificate IV level qualification issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), OR
- Experience Based Entry for applicants who do not meet the requirements above. 'Enquire Now' or call 1800 723 338 directly for more information.
Under section 6.8 of the Student Progression, Exclusion and Graduation Policy, SAE reserves the right to apply conditional enrollments to students who apply to SAE via alternative entry. The Academic Coordinator will determine an appropriate set of support mechanisms for each student, based on individual experience and merit.
Fees and Payments
Fees: view our current Fee Schedule for information on SAE course fees.
Payment options: Fee-Help, or upfront trimester instalments.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
SAE may recognise your prior learning and may grant credit towards satisfying the requirements for a VET or a higher-level program. This is applied where previous learning is considered equivalent to the content and learning outcomes prescribed for modules within the program.
For full details, please refer to SAE's policy on recognition of prior learning and credit transfers.
Find more information on how to apply and the enrolment process here, or call 1800 723 338 to speak with a course advisor.