Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production)

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Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production)

  • Objectives This course provides training in live, studio, digital, and film post production for people looking to pursue a career in audio production.
  • Entry requirements A reasonable level of computer literacy is expected for this course, with a focus on file management skills. Other Entry Requirements Preference will be given to applicants with Year 10 literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Academic title Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production)
  • Course description Key Study Areas     

    Key areas covered include:

        * Sound recording
        * Live sound
        * Computer audio

    Where     • Bendigo (City Campus)

    Duration Options

    Full time over one year (33 weeks excluding term breaks), with approximately 24 class hours per week.


    Selection Process     • Individual Interview
    • Skills Test
    • Assessment of Folio
    • Assessment of Application (VTAC)

    Employment Opportunities    

    There are many opportunities available on completion of this course, including: recording artist, studio session musician, writer/composer/arranger, record producer, studio engineer/technician, music researcher/archivist, multimedia programmer/designer, stage producer/manager, instrument technician/tuner, live sound mixer/audio engineer, musical director, private music teacher. 

    Further Study Options    

    Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production).

    Assessment     You will be assessed as part of this course.

    Typical Course Content     (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
    BSXFMI404A     Participate in lead and facilitate work teams
    CUEOHS1A       Implement Workplace Health Safety And Security Procedures
    CUETEM3A        Establish and manage resources and technical requirements
    CUSADM03A     Manage a project
    CUSADM08A     Address copyright requirements
    CUSMGE03A     Use Instruments Equipment And/Or Electronic Technology For Making Music
    CUSMGE10A     Use MIDI devices and/or software to compose music
    CUSMGE12A     Maintain and expand music knowledge and critical listening skills
    CUSSOU05A     Install, Align And Test Sound Equipment
    CUSSOU08A     Operate Sound Reinforcement System
    CUSSOU11A     Operate Sound Mixing Console
    CUSSOU13A     Set Up Operate And De-rig Portable Sound Recording Equipment
    CUSSOU24A     Edit Sound Using Computerized Digital Equipment/Systems
    CUSTGE01A      Supervise technical operations

    Recognition of Prior Learning    

    Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.

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