Sound Production programs at NMIT are highly practical and have a focus on Studio Recording, Live Sound Reinforcement and Post Production. Throughout the various programs, students work on a variety of practical projects, which are supported by theoretical knowledge.
The course makes use of a variety of recording experiences ranging from High Definition digital studio recording to analogue mixing and recording of live bands. A wide selection of microphones and audio mixers are used, students gain considerable experience editing using Pro Tools.
Studying sound production at NMIT provides you with the networking advantages of one of Australia’s largest providers of contemporary music education. Your studies will allow you to create work contacts within a vast student body as well as foster direct links with music industry personnel.
The Performing Arts department includes students doing courses in the areas of:
Interaction between these student groups is encouraged via projects and timetabled events throughout the various programs.
Some of the career options and/or employment fields available are:
- Live-Sound mixer
- Sound Assistant
- Sound Technician
- Studio Engineer
- Post Production Engineer
Available Courses (6)
Certificate IV in Live Production Theatre and Events (Technical Operations)
The Certificate IV in Live Production, Theatre and Events (Technical Operations) provides training for applicants to work in the theatre industry as specialists in the live entertainment fields, in a wide range of theatre disciplines. These disciplines include theatre lighting, stage/event management, visions systems and theatre sound.
Associate Degree of Music Industry
Embedded within the Bachelor of Music Industry, the Associate Degree in Music Industry is a practical program built upon a foundation of real industry projects and analysis of the ever changing contemporary music industry.
Bachelor of Music Industry
A career in the music industry and a bachelor degree are not mutually exclusive - this brand new course, to be offered in 2012, is designed to prepare students for employment in the Australian music industry. The Bachelor of Music Industry (BMI) is built around the specialist streams of record production, songwriting and management. With real industry projects such as recording and producing at NMIT's studios in Fairfield or managing an on-site music festival, you will learn to understand the shifts within popular music culture and deliver real musical products to the public.
Certificate IV in Sound Production
The Certificate IV in Sound Production is an embedded exit point within the first year of the Advanced Diploma of Sound Production. The aim of the Certificate IV in Sound Production is to provide students with specific skills appropriate to the recording and sound production industry. The course makes use of a variety of recording experiences ranging from High Definition digital studio recording to analog mixing and recording of live bands.
Diploma of Sound Production
The Diploma of Sound Production is for students who wish to work in the field of sound production with a specialisation in producing electronic music and sound design for commercial release, live performance, theatre, film and television. Students will be involved in the creation, recording, arrangement, mixing and management of music and sound design projects. This course is for DJs, composers, sound designers and/or sound producers with an interest in electronic or non-traditional instruments using specialist music production software and music technology, and caters for artists working in smaller high quality studios, utilising specialised music technology.
Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
The Advanced Diploma of Sound Production incorporates the Certificate IV in Sound Production within the first year of study. The course aims to provide students with specific skills appropriate to the recording and sound production industry. Make use of a variety of recording experiences ranging from High Definition digital studio recording to analog mixing and recording of live bands.
Higher Ed. Courses (2)
Associate Degree of Music Industry
Embedded within the Bachelor of Music Industry, the Associate Degree in Music Industry is a practical program built upon a foundation of real industry projects and analysis of the ever changing contemporary music industry.
Bachelor of Music Industry
A career in the music industry and a bachelor degree are not mutually exclusive - this brand new course, to be offered in 2012, is designed to prepare students for employment in the Australian music industry. The Bachelor of Music Industry (BMI) is built around the specialist streams of record production, songwriting and management. With real industry projects such as recording and producing at NMIT's studios in Fairfield or managing an on-site music festival, you will learn to understand the shifts within popular music culture and deliver real musical products to the public.
