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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 Music Production
SAE has audio mastered.
Begin your career in popular music production, sound design and electronic music production using industry-standard hardware and software.
Get hands-on from day one in this exciting, new and highly practical course that develops your own individual music production style. Whether you’re an electronic music producer or interested in producing bands, the Diploma of Music Production will sharpen your music production skills.
Through hands-on training, we’ll help you amplify your talents, refine your skills and be industry ready in a matter of months. You’ll be guided by master lecturers who will train you in music production and sound design techniques, while also giving you great insight into the music industry.
As part of your course, you’ll work collaboratively with your peers to record a local music group of your choosing. You’ll have the skills to prepare a production brief and be able to apply your music production skills to satisfy a commercial client brief.
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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Alumni Superstars
Mo'funk The DJ is an SAE audio graduate who has held down DJ residencies in Ibiza for the last nine seasons. Space Ibiza, Pacha, Cafe Mambo and Café del Mar are some of the spots he has performed.
Mo has supported all the big music legends from Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Mark Ronson, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Carl Cox, Dj Sneak, and Crazy P, to Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Kenny Dope, Todd Terry and Nightmares on Wax.
Mo’funk (aka Maurico Nunez) graduated from SAE with a Diploma of Music Industry (Electronic Music Production).
Industry Associations & Partners
- Brisbane
- Byron Bay
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
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 Music Production
The Diploma of Music 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 higher education
Upon completion you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards either the Bachelor of Audio (Studio production) or Bachelor of Audio (Post Production).
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You will learn
Throughout your hands-on course you will gain an introduction to:
- 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.
- An understanding of the key features and elements of different music genres and styles.
- Aspects of rhythm, harmony and melody, aspects of notation, transcription, structure, form and texture.
- How to develop a recognition of groove, musical form, tonality and chord progressions.
- Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) transcription to reproduce musical ideas.
- Operating a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) console, recording techniques, sampling and recontextualising sounds, making sounds from scratch and composing or arranging original music.
- How to mix and blend a variety of sounds for different purposes and how to add effects to enhance a mix.
- The appropriate technical language used in music production and analysis.
- Writing a production brief and conducting a location recording.
- Working in accordance with a client driven brief.
Vocational outcomes for the Diploma of Music Production
- Assistant Sound Engineer
- Eelctronic Music Producer
- Junior Music Producer
- DJ
- Independent Music Producer
- Electronic Musician
- Radio / Broadcast Personnel
- Junior Sound Editor
- Voiceover Recordist / Engineer
- Junior Studio Administrator
- Junior Sound Designer
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| Thinking about Audio | Music Materials 1 | Introduction to Music Production | |
| Trimester 2 | |||
| Contemporary Industrial Practices | Music Materials 2 | Music Studio 1 | |
- Creative Industry Unit
- Discipline Specialisation Unit
Skills and Outcomes
The course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge in sound production including:
- Analogue and digital console theory and practice
- Microphone theory and techniques
- Signal processing and effects
- Mixing techniques
- Signal flow
- Workplace safety
For more information about SAE's assessment policy, check out the Policy page here
| Trimester 1 |
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| Thinking about Audio |
| Music Materials 1 |
| Introduction to Music Production |
| Trimester 2 |
| Contemporary Industrial Practices |
| Music Materials 2 |
| Music Studio 1 |
- Creative Industry Unit
- Discipline Specialisation Unit
Skills and Outcomes
The course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge in sound production including:
- Analogue and digital console theory and practice
- Microphone theory and techniques
- Signal processing and effects
- Mixing techniques
- Signal flow
- Workplace safety
For more information about SAE's assessment policy, check out the Policy page here
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DURATION(S):
2 Trimesters Fast Tracked Full Time
3 Trimesters Normal 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.
Additional Entry Requirements to the Diploma of Music Production
In addition to the above requirements, students wishing to enrol in the Music Production Diploma will also be invited to participate in an interview and audition process.
This process will help to establish underlying music skills and knowledge as well as program suitability. Remote interviews can be arranged for international students. Students can submit a portfolio of work as an alternative to the audition.
Portfolios may include;
- Links to your music or musical performances Youtube, Soundcloud etc.
- Links to online portfolio pages
- Statement providing an overview of existing skills and knowledge in music production, including examples from senior secondary music classes, AMEB & CPM certification, appointment in school orchestra’s or bands etc
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.