About this program
Diploma of Audio Engineering & Sound Production
Audio Engineering + Sound Production is a hands-on production-based course that is directly in sync with the audio industry. It explores the fundamentals of sound and music production, the operation of both studio and live sound equipment, and event audio production.
You will gain the core skills you need to pursue a career in the audio industry, have the chance to collaborate with your peers, build your portfolio and practical experience, and be mentored by well-connected industry professionals in Australia's leading, award-winning audio engineering course.
This practical diploma will give you a solid understanding of digital audio workstations and analogue consoles, as well as how to operate live sound equipment. Explore software-based synths with an emphasis on editing, arranging and mixing, and master microphones, mixing desks and signal processors, and record, overdub and mix a band in the studio.
Put your technical skills into practice by collaborating with other students recording a band using multi-microphone techniques, or overdubbing other instruments to a multi-track recorder, and gain a real headstart securing your dream audio job.
Admission requirements
International applicants must show the following:
- Proof of English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (with no single band score below 5.5) or equivalent. For more information click here.
- Evidence of successful completion of a senior Secondary School certificate (transcripts and certificate must be translated and certified). For further information please contact us.
- Attend an interview in person or online.
- You must be at least 18 years of age on commencement of studies.
Applications will be accepted until 2 weeks before the course commences, but please note that visa applications can take considerably longer than two weeks to process. Please contact the Australian Embassy in your home country for recommended time frames for processing your visa application.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the institute website.
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Program content
- Introduction to the Audio Industry
- Digital Audio Workstation Techniques
- Art of Music Production
- Introduction to Sound
- Introduction to Mixing Techniques
- Studio I
- Studio II
Scholarships & funding
For more information about scholarships, please visit the institute website.
Tuition
- Domestic Students: $9,000 per trimester.
- International Students: $11,300 per trimester (Total tuition fee: $22,600).
Continuing studies
Graduates of the Diploma may move into our Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering & Sound Production) with advanced standing. Please contact us for more information.
Career paths
Combining the fundamental audio principles with practical application and training on a range of tech both traditional and contemporary, this course ensures you graduate with the ability and flexibility to undertake a wide range of industry projects.
Integration across other disciplines within JMC Academy ensures that as a graduate, you will be able to approach your chosen industry with a broad perspective and comprehensive understanding of what is required.
Specific roles may include:
- Music Producer
- Studio Engineer
- Environmental Acoustics Engineer
- Recording Engineer
- Freelance Engineer
- Studio Manager
- Studio Owner
- Programmer
- Front of House Engineer
- Pro Tools Operator
- Sound Effects Editor
- Music Editor
- Dialogue Editor
- Location Sound Engineer
- Mastering Engineer
- Sound Designer
- Stage Technician
- AV Specialist
- Radio Content Producer
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About this institute
JMC Academy is a specialist creative industries education institution with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. Established 40 years ago, it was Australia's first private college to qualify for accreditation in the fields of Audio Engineering, Digital Television and Digital...
Why study at JMC Academy
At JMC Academy we are focussed on providing opportunities for students to create, connect and develop their craft in a supportive community. We keep our class sizes small so that we can get to know each students' aspirations, strengths, weaknesses and creative voice. Our small course offering of specialist creative industries disciplines means we can regularly update and refine our courses and tech to be future-focussed and relevant to industry developments. Our international network of like-minded institutions ensures we can benchmark our programs against international standards, ensuring our students are able to enter the workforce with confidence wherever in the world they go.
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