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Bachelor of Creative Practice specialising in Music Production and Performance

CRICOS Code: 110849B | National Code: CUA50820

The Diploma of Music (Sound Production) prepares you to work in the entertainment industry as an assistant sound engineer or sound designer.

Learn and apply theoretical knowledge and use a range of technical and managerial skills to plan, carry out and evaluate sound production work. You will also develop specialist expertise and learn to exercise music knowledge and artistic judgment.

Refine your knowledge of music production software and create your own original music, beats, toplines and remixes. Practise your skills in synthesis, pitch shifting, time warping, filters and effects. Develop a skillset that will see you stand out in studios around the world.

Subject area: Music Studies

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Academic Requirements:

• Year 12 or equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) or equivalent

Additional Requirement:

• Submission of video or audio files or attend an interview demonstrating your sound production ability. The interview will take place via an online video conferencing platform such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

OR

• Complete a CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.

COURSE INTAKES

for 2024

CRICOS Code: 113601B | National Code: NOCODE

The Bachelor of Creative Practice specialising in Music Production and Performance is part of the following program.

This three-year packaged program comprises of:

• The Diploma of Music (CUA50820) 1 year - choose one of three specialisations – Sound Production, Performance or Creation and Composition
  
• Bachelor of Creative Practice (Music Production and Performance) (HE20634) - 2 years

This program is designed for aspiring music artists. Whether you dream of becoming a music performer, producer or composer, this qualification will help you master and apply your creative strengths.

At TAFE NSW, we value your individuality and creative vision. This degree offers you the freedom and flexibility to develop your style to realise your aspirations as a music artist and become the music artist you aspire to be. You'll join a supportive and open learning environment where you’ll practise and refine your craft to grow and thrive as an artist in your chosen field.

Whether you see yourself on stage, in the recording studio or behind the scenes, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge directly to your professional practice. You’ll collaborate with others and receive guidance from your teachers to create industry-ready projects that showcase your talent and versatility.

• Collaborate on projects and creative briefs with like-minded people
• Develop social media engagement to build a fan base
• Research the role and impact of music in other disciplines and build this into your work
• Apply your knowledge of music to your own professional practice
• Research, create and develop a range of industry ready projects in your discipline
• Prioritise deadlines and small business requirements in the creative industry
• Discuss and critique your own work and the work of others
  
  

Subject area: Business and Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Language Requirements:

• Academic IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0 or equivalent

COURSE INTAKES

for 2025