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Sound Production VET Specialisation

Creative thinkers made here.
Creative thinkers made here.

About this VET Specialisation

This specialisation covers a broad spectrum of disciplines in sound production and operation. Students develop skills and knowledge in the areas of theatre, film, television, radio, concerts, festivals, studio work and trade presentations.

Specific procedures are studied in stage and concert sound, digital sound and sound for the electronic media. The theory and practice of music recording and the creation of special effects for theatre are also studied. Investigation into the new areas of acoustic sculpture and art is encouraged.

Special entry requirements

All applicants are required to completed a Diploma of Music (Sound Production), with equivalents considered. Applicants without a completed Diploma of Music (Sound Production) will be required to attend an interview and provide a folio. All applicants are normally expected to be turning at least 18 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course.

Code VSAABK

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
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Details

Structure

Year 1 - VET Full

Music Record
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU504Produce sound recordings
CUASOU612Manage production of sound recordings
Live Sound 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU506Create a final sound balance
Sound for Theatre 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU505Implement sound designs
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
Film Sound 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUASOU517Compile music for soundtracks
CUAPPM614Plan and manage post-production activities
Sound Production & Operations 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUADIG518Refine digital art techniques
CUADES612Research global design trends
Production 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF512Use interactive technology in performances

Year 1 - Semester 1

OHS
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
Develop & Manage a Budget
Unit Code Unit Title
FNSORG501Develop and manage a budget

Year 1 - Semester 2

Business Skills
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT512Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice
CUAPPR613Engage in the business of creative practice

Year 1 - Term 4

Copyright
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACMP511Manage copyright arrangements

Note: Some students may have previously completed CUACMP511 in the Diploma of Music.

For more detailed unit information for this VET Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Possible future job titles

Sound Recordist, Sound Designer, Sound Mixer

This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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The Important Things

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