About the course
About the course
Box Hill Institute can provide you with the skills and experiences to excel as a sound engineer, electronic music artist, film sound designer or audio technician.
You will learn in one of Australia’s best equipped studios, Sing Sing East, have access to renowned Artist-in-Residence programs, and work with our campus record label, Tremorverse Records.
Use this opportunity to create collaborations with other performers and composers, record, mix and produce your own portfolio, work in a 200+ capacity live venue, master software such as Pro Tools, Ableton and Logic, and study with like-minded creatives while expanding your industry network.
This sound production course is designed to teach the foundations of recording, mixing, live sound, music production and sound design. You will study recording, live sound, composition, compositional and arranging techniques, aural skills, and business.
The combination of our teaching industry experts and one of the best music education facilities in the world ensures our student have the right start to their careers in the sound-related industries.
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Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
20 Sep 2019 at 02:00PM AEST
Intake Dates & Course Length
February and July
Full time: 6 months
For information regarding dates such as enrolment, orientation and study breaks please visit the Academic Calendars page.
Career Outcomes
There are many employment options within the entertainment and performance industry, which include live performance, music media and recording opportunities.
You may wish to apply for employment opportunities including:
- recording engineer
- producer
- editor
- live sound operator
- develop your own music business
Entry Requirements
You must:
- have successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent, or be a mature age applicant, or hold CUA30915 Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound Production)
- have good written and oral communication skills
- have good computer skills
- be able to demonstrate skills and aptitude in audio technology and engineering
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Applying
Direct entry
It is required you attend an interview and present a portfolio.
Interview
You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding and an aptitude for the course of study including any relevant industry experience.
Portfolio
The portfolio can contain any combination of the following: recorded pieces, demo tracks, recommendations, testimonials, statement of results, recordings and any other supporting evidence you believe is relevant to the application.
Interviews are now taking place with classes starting in February 2020.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
Pathways & Accreditation
Successful completion will enable you to apply for entry into a number of our music degrees including Bachelor of Applied Music (Audio Production) or the Bachelor of Sound Production.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 4
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Tuition Fee Type | Estimated Fee |
| Gov. Subsidised - Standard | $2,980.00 |
| Gov. Subsidised - Concession | $596.00 |
| Full Tuition Fee | $7,110.00 |
| Service Fees | Estimated Annual Fees |
| Service & Amenities* | $155.00 |
| Core Skills Support** | $75.00 |
| Annual Material Fees | $442.50 |
| Retain Course Items*** | No fee applies |
** Does not apply to VETiS, International students, Short Courses, Graduate Degrees , or re-enrolling students who re-enrol in the same course.
***Retained Course Items are purchased by the student once prior to commencing. The course items bought by the student become the property of the student. Such items retain a generic application for other purposes outside the student's course of study (e.g. textbooks).
Annual student tuition & material fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees listed are for 2019 and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. Advertised start dates and delivery locations are subject to viable student numbers. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
There are a total of 14 units (4 core and 10 electives)
- CUASOU404 Manage wireless audio operations40.0 hours
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to specify, fit and operate radio microphones and in-ear wireless monitors for performers in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for managing frequency spectrum and overseeing the use of a range of wireless audio equipment during productions. They may also be responsible for supervising others.
- CUASOU301 Undertake live audio operations100.0 hours
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret audio production requirements, participate in technical run-throughs and operate professional audio equipment during live performances in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.
- CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment40.0 hours
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install and disassemble audio equipment for a range of live performance and entertainment productions. It applies to individuals who work collaboratively as part of a production team to install, align, test and disassemble audio equipment for playback, mixing and recording purposes.
- ICTWEB201 Use social media tools for collaboration and engagement20.0 hours
- CUASOU405 Record sound60.0 hours
- CUASOU407 Edit sound65.0 hours
- BSBCRT401 Articulate, present and debate ideas40.0 hours
- BSBIPR401 Use and respect copyright50.0 hours
- BSBSMB301 Investigate micro business opportunities30.0 hours
- CUAWHS302 Apply work health and safety practices10.0 hours
- CUAMLT301 Develop and apply aural perception skills45.0 hours
- CUAMCP402 Develop techniques for composing music35.0 hours
- CUAMPF409 Perform music using digital media40.0 hours
- CUASOU409 Mix recorded music50.0 hours
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