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RMIT University

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Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

  • Diploma

Start your journey in sound production and work with industry professionals.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
C5378, 096330K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
International Fees
$22,000 per year / $22,000 total

About this course

Are you ready to work in sound production? This practical, hands-on program provides you with studio, lab and live venue-based training. It also has state-of-the-art facilities, a wide range of studio equipment and industry-connected instructors.

The sound production program suite is made up of two years of study, with each year being an individual, nationally recognised qualification.

You will start your journey in the Diploma and, upon successful completion, continue in the Advanced Diploma. In the Diploma, you will be provided with the foundation skills and knowledge required for further study and a career in audio technology.

In the Advanced Diploma stage of the program, you will build on the core skills and knowledge attained in the Diploma year, and implement them on large-scale projects. Projects include live event productions at commercial venues, live sound reinforcement, and event recording and surround sound mixing. These projects will allow you to work directly with practicing industry professionals on award winning projects.

The Advanced Diploma will develop your skills and knowledge in sound design, post-production, broadcast audio and audio networking protocols, expanding your range of audio production skills to better prepare you for the range of industries available in sound production.

Study locations

Melbourne City

Career pathways

Sound technicians operate audio equipment to amplify, enhance, record, mix or reproduce sound in many contexts, including studio recording, pre-production, live sound, sound and music reinforcement (in television, radio, film, and multimedia) and broadcast.

The career options for audio and sound engineers are dynamic and ever-changing. Despite the worlds of media, broadcast and event/concert production continuing to evolve, employment opportunities for skilled media technicians will always be part of this evolution.

You can work as an audio engineer in the following areas:

  • music recording studios
  • post-production facilities
  • television production
  • radio broadcast
  • film production
  • live sound reinforcement
  • concert production
  • event production
  • media production
  • sound production