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Working in a Recording Studio

	Course is 4 units at preliminary or HSC level
	It is an accredited qualification from the Nationally Recognised Training Package – CUS01
	It is a full Certificate III in Music (Technical Production). Students will learn behind the scenes of the music industry and will be competent in all aspects of recording in a studio environment

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

Working in a Recording Studio
or Live Production

The Certificate III in Music is a comprehensive program that takes the student from foundation to advanced levels. Real recording sessions in our state of the art facilities and practical experience are major components of the course.

The course is suitable for students who would like to enter the audio engineering industry in a recording or live production capacity.

A professional development component designed to prepare students for entering this creative industry is incorporated within this course.

(Payment plan available. Conditions apply. Austudy approved enquiries through your local Centrelink office)

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

Study the Skill Set that suits you most and receive a Statement of Attainment for units achieving a competent result, or complete all three to receive your full Certificate III in Music (Technical Productions) - CUS30201

SKILL SET 1 - Introduction into Professional / Home Recording Setups

	Learn how to set up audio equipment for professional and home use
	Learn what equipment is best for you and where to get it
	Learn how to use your equipment to a professional standard
	Learn how to use your equipment professionally

SKILL SET 2 - Introduction into Music Industry and Business Studies

	Learn about copyright in the digital age
	Learn how to put a band together as a manger or player
	Learn how to navigate through the industry pathways
	Learn the basics of MIDI production and modern software programs

SKILL SET 3 - Audio Technical Production Career Skills

	Learn how to pull apart and reconstruct hit songs/train your ears
	Learn to operate large mixing consoles for recording and mixing
	Learn how to add and produce vocals and solos instruments to your songs
	Learn the fine art of mixing and balancing music for radio, film, TV, CD and DVD

 

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

This two day course for the Pro Tools newbie will see you well on the way to making your own music come to life. See why Pro Tools is the world’s most popular audio production system.

Topics include: how to set up Pro Tools on your computer, editing, plug-in processing, mixing basics, how to export a mix for CD burning and M-Box Training.

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

Give your music making skills that extra... Grunt!

Are you ready for the next level? In this advanced Pro Tools course, you’ll be trained by an ARIA winning engineer who knows how to get the best from your music. Learn more about the tools to tweak your end product to sound hot!

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

Make a Demo in a professional commercial recording studio.

Are you in an established band or are you a musician or singer just starting out on your career? Come and workshop with your peers and see how records are made in the real world in a commercial record studio... Not only that, but take home a professional demo of your song or songs home with you!

Limited to 2 bands / singers... so enrol now!

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

Are you in a band or just want to know more about how it all works in a recording studio? Get your hands on the latest gear and learn about the techniques of recording different instruments.

The two-day course covers vocal and instrument recording, microphone placement and dynamics, mixing desk operation, how to use outboard effects such as compressors and equalisers, equipment protection, storage and management and much more.

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

So you want to know more about producing and engineering bands?

The Advanced recording course will teach students advanced console recording and automated mixing techniques, advanced micing techniques, advanced signal processing, digital recording & MIDI production. This course will give you all the tricks and tips for running a professional recording session.

	Advanced mixing console operation
	How to automated your mixes
	Advanced effects processing and bussing
	MIDI production with Protools
	Music production to picture
	Principles of acoustics and studio design
	Music file formatting

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

If you are in a band or want to know behind the scenes of sound set up, then this course is for you.

This 4 hour course will give you experience in setting up a PA system. Topics include OH&S, speaker placement, plugging in leads, using a mixing desk, microphone placement, setting the volume, risk assessment and getting the best sound out of your instruments to keep the band happy!

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.

Learn from one of the industry’s best, Phil Diamond, in this intensive one day course designed to jump start your career in voice work. Discover that voiceovers are about acting with your voice and rather than having a great voice.

The course will enhance your own voice ability, develop studio confidence, microphone technique, how to interpret a script, inflections and more.

How to enrol:

You can enrol over the phone by calling 313 on 4227 5913 OR Complete the expression of interest form and return to 313 with payment details.

NOTE: Enrolment applications without payment details WILL NOT be accepted.