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 analog consoles, as well as how to operate live sound equipment. Explore software-based synths with an emphasis on editing, arranging, and mixing, 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.

• Introduction to the Audio Industry
• Digital Audio Workstation Techniques
• Art of Music Production
• Introduction to Sound
• Introduction to Mixing Techniques
• Studio I
• Studio II

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.

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