Learn the skills to work in a variety of environments in the contemporary music industry.

You will gain a basic grounding in live sound, studio recording, digital audio workstation (DAW) software, production analysis, critical listening and MIDI.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus, Industry and Traineeship
• Course code:
  CUS40209
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• sound mixer/technician
• sound recordist
• studio engineer

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This course meets the needs of the contemporary music industry for the preparation of musicians capable of being employed in a variety of workplace environments. Students are provided with a basic grounding in live sound, studio recording, DAW software, production analysis, critical listening and MIDI. Upon completion, students are able to carry out sound check, PA system installations and studio recording and mixing sessions.

To attain the Certificate IV in Sound Production, participants must complete a total number of 14 units.

• 3 core units plus
• 7 specialist units plus
• 4 elective units

Two elective units must be selected from the specialist and elective units listed CUS09 Training Package under the packaging rules for the course. The remaining two elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units listed in the CUS09 Training Package or may include any unit of competency packaged at Certificate IV level from any endorsed Training Package. One of these two elective units may be selected from a Diploma level qualification. No more than three specialist or elective units previously achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Establish and Manage Production Requirements and Resources

  Unit code

  CUETEM03C

• Implement Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP301A

• Operate Professional Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUESOU03C

• Mix Live Audio

  Unit code

  CUESOU04C

• Set Up and Disassemble Audio Equipment

  Unit code

  CUSSOU303A

• Record Sound

  Unit code

  CUSSOU401A

• Perform Advanced Sound Editing

  Unit code

  CUSSOU403A

• Mix Recorded Music

  Unit code

  CUSSOU405A

• Develop Simple Musical Pieces Using Electronic Media

  Unit code

  CUSMCP303A

• Select and Manage Microphone and Other Audio Input Sources

  Unit code

  CUESOU08B

• Perform Basic Sound Editing

  Unit code

  CUFSOU204A

• Record and Mix a Basic Music Demo

  Unit code

  CUSSOU302A

• Plan a Career in the Creative Arts Industry

  Unit code

  CUSIND302A

• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent. Interview.
• Mature: Direct or VTAC application. Interview.