Develop your professional skills and know-how in the area of audio technology. Combine composition with sound engineering and master the diverse range of challenges in modern music production. Your infinite creativity together with musical theory will make your ideas come to life.You will be able to implement your arrangements into sound. Today's music is closely linked to digital production technologies and modern ways of working. The combination of beat and sound design with traditional acoustic music production will be your ideal preparation for existing genres as well as all new styles of music.

Skills

  •  Creative
  •  Technical
  •  Organisational
  •  Communicative

Start your career as

  • Audio Engineer
  • Live Engineer
  • Studio Engineer
  • Recording Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Music Editor
  • Music Producer
  • Mastering Engineer

Advanced Diploma Of Music Industry (Sound Production)

Combine composition with sound engineering and master the diverse range of challenges in modern music production. The mixture of music theory and hands- on studio experience in our state of the art studios and labs will bring your ideas to life. The music business units will help you understand the industry better and empower you to leave your mark on it.

Start your career as - Audio Engineer, Live Engineer, Studio Engineer, Recording Engineer, Sound Designer, Music Editor, Music Producer, Mastering Engineer and more.

  • Course Code CUA60515
  • Cricos Course Code 0101972
  • Course Name Advanced Diploma Of Music Industry (Sound Production)
  • Intakes January, May, September
  • Duration 84 weeks total 

  • Cost

    Total Course Fee $31,965 plus non-refundable enrolment fee  $500
    Students can choose to pay the total course fee upfront (100%) or via monthly installments.
    ​ The following payment is required upon acceptance of a letter of offer:
    • Tuition fee deposit - $1,000
    • Non-refundable non-tuition enrolment fee - $500
    • Total $1,500

  • RPL Costs

    • Application Fee - $500
    • Charge per unit of competency - $500
    • Total course fees may be reduced to account for the number of units undertaken via RPL or where Course Credit has been granted.
    • Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST.
    • Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.

  • Delivery Location Campus Melbourne

  • Study Mode Full Time / 20 hour per week minimum. 84 weeks

  • Delivery Method Classroom based

  • Entry Requirements

    International Student Entry Requirements:

    This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

    • have completed year 12 or equivalent
    • are over the age of 18
    • meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
      • a valid IELTS score of 5.5 or other minimum test scores indicated here
      • that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
    • It is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, students provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). Please refer to this government website for information about applying

    • IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and CAE: These tests must be taken no more than two years prior to application.

    • Completion of Year 12 English at an Australian secondary school or college, or equivalent
    • If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption.

    You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process:

    Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to:

    • help United POP identify your educational support needs, and
    • to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.

    Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

    Applicants for VET diploma courses must satisfy one of the following minimum entry criteria:

    • You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process. Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to help United POP identify your educational support needs, and to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.
    • Provide evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
    • Provide a copy of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education that has been awarded by an agency or authority of a State or Territory for the student’s completion of year 12;
      OR
    • Provide evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
    • You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process. Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to help United POP identify your educational support needs, and to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.

First trimester:

Foundations

  • Establish and maintain safe creative practice
  • Compose music using electronic media
  • Compose music for screen
  • Develop techniques for arranging music
  • Originate and develop concepts

Second trimester:

Creative Practitioner

  • Record sound
  • Produce sound recordings
  • Edit sound
  • Mix recorded music
  • Create a final sound balance

Third trimester:

Professional Practice

  • Develop sound designs
  • Implement sound designs
  • Provide freelance services
  • Develop artists and repertoire
  • Manage artists and their careers
  • Manage copyright arrangements

Fourth trimester:

Industry Collaboration

  • Incubating an idea and developing it for industry
  • Being proactive in an evolving digital arena
  • Presenting your creative vision to industry and beyond

Fifth trimester:

Real World Preparation

  • Managing and producing a score for a short film to industry standards
  • Managing and producing musical recordings to industry standards

Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)

  • Course Code CUA50815
  • Cricos Course Code 099476A
  • Course Name Diploma of Music Industry (Sound Production)
  • Course Outline Click here to download
  • Intakes January, May, September
  • Duration 52 weeks total 

  • Cost

    Total Course Fee $19,179 plus non-refundable enrolment fee  $500
    Students can choose to pay the total course fee upfront (100%) or via monthly installments.
    ​ The following payment is required upon acceptance of a letter of offer:
    • Tuition fee deposit - $1,000
    • Non-refundable non-tuition enrolment fee - $500
    • Total $1,500

  • RPL Costs

    • Application Fee - $500
    • Charge per unit of competency - $500
    • Total course fees may be reduced to account for the number of units undertaken via RPL or where Course Credit has been granted.
    • Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST.
    • Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.

  • Delivery Location Campus Melbourne

  • Study Mode Full Time / 20 hour per week minimum. 52 weeks

  • Delivery Method Classroom based

  • Entry Requirements

    International Student Entry Requirements:

    This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

    • have completed year 12 or equivalent
    • are over the age of 18
    • meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
      • a valid IELTS score of 5.5 or other minimum test scores indicated here
      • that they have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
    • It is a condition of entry that upon acceptance, students provide evidence of having an Australian Student Visa (subclass 500). Please refer to this government website for information about applying

    • IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and CAE: These tests must be taken no more than two years prior to application.

    • Completion of Year 12 English at an Australian secondary school or college, or equivalent
    • If you have completed a qualification where English was the primary language of instruction, you may be eligible for an English language exemption.

    You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process:

    Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to:

    • help United POP identify your educational support needs, and
    • to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.

    Domestic Student Entry Requirements:

    Applicants for VET diploma courses must satisfy one of the following minimum entry criteria:

    • You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process. Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to help United POP identify your educational support needs, and to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.
    • Provide evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
    • Provide a copy of a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education that has been awarded by an agency or authority of a State or Territory for the student’s completion of year 12;
      OR
    • Provide evidence of successful completion of an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English).
    • You will be required to undertake a pre-training review and Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment as part of the application process. Your pre-training review and LLN result will be used to help United POP identify your educational support needs, and to be eligible for entry into a United POP Australia diploma of study you must achieve an exit Level 3 LLN outcome in both literacy and numeracy.

First trimester:

This course is about recording in practice! You will begin by learning how to compose a range of musical pieces using electronic music equipment and software. In doing so, you will learn how toapply music composition skills and create music that synchronises with sequences in screen productions, and rework an existing composition into a different instrumental or vocal grouping to produce a musically distinctive sound. This will assist you when it comes to developing original concepts for products, programs, processes or services.

Second trimester:

Edit your sound with the help of professional studio software and complete the final mix of your recordings. Make use of samplers, synthesizers, equalizers, dynamics and effects and carry out a complete and documented music production together with musical artists. Undertake post-production of recorded pieces to finalise the mix and master in accordance with the concept and creative brief in order to create a polished work.

Third trimester:

You are now coming into your own and able to work as an independent operator within the creative arts industry. You are responsible for musical direction; developing an overall sound design from production briefs and implementing a design for any productions requiring sound. You foresee and capitalise on the commercial potential of new and emerging artists, trends, styles and genres of music; managing the professional and career development of artists, including but not limited to, the individual and collaborative copyright arrangements for original works.

Modules overview

Short course: The Ultimate Ableton Live Course (6 Saturdays)

Our six week Ableton Short course has undergone a makeover and is now bigger and better than ever! Now incorporating more intermediate/advanced skills, this immersive and comprehensive Ableton Live music production short course will teach you the fundamental skills needed to understand and navigate the core functionality of Ableton Live as well as music production skills and creative thinking skills to help you create your first music track from start to finish; a foundation to further build upon after the course. See this course as a stepping stone as you embark on your music journey and one where your trainer will help equip you with the necessary foundation to kick start your music career or hobby where you will be exposed to valuable industry insights and experiences along the way to reinforce the teachings and learnings in a fun, relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.

After this workshop you will:

  • Navigate the Ableton Live interface efficiently and comfortably use its key, core functions including equalization, compression and different audio effects
  • Produce through recording and editing audio, including working with audio loops and MIDI
  • Understanding and using MIDI, software instruments, MIDI effects, MIDI mapping, and the use of midi controllers creatively
  • Be able to creatively use automation for effects, sends, returns and instrument parameters
  • Performance in Ableton Live – Launching clips from session view and exporting stems for performance or collaboration with other producers
  • Workflow techniques to help you produce faster, easier and more efficiently
  • Understand basic music production techniques and basic useful music theory for the beginner
  • Basic composition, arrangement and song writing for the electronic music producer
  • Mixing techniques and exporting finished tracks to install the habit of finishing your work
  • Critical listening skills & ear training: How to make your music sound good by listening / referencing others and develop an understanding of ‘how they did it’
  • Understand methods of storing and sharing your music online
  • Be able to work with others and collaborate on music projects and ideas
  • Utilise your newly developed foundation knowledge to further your musical journey and expand on confidently, into other areas of musical interest

Other topics covered:

  • Tips on choosing your sounds and creating your own, cultivating creativity and developing sparks of inspirations. Improvisation and the art of 'happy accidents' and more.
  • Successful completion of this course will attract a discounted enrolment into the Intermediate Ableton Live short course

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Level: Beginners - Intermediate

Equipment: All technical equipment will be provided, bring yourself and your enthusiasm to create and learn!

Course dates:  6 | 13 | 20 | 27 February, 6 | 13 March 2021(6 x Saturdays – 10.30am - 01.30pm )

Registration Fee: 699 AUD Melbourne Offer $299

Details: Upon registration you will receive a confirmation e-mail and will be contacted directly for more details and information prior to course start date.

About the trainer:
Chris Pana
Chris Pana has been a DJ for almost 20 years and an electronic music producer for over 10 years, specialising in Ableton and in dance orientated styles including trance, techno and progressive house. Some of his career highlights include having performed at some of Australia’s biggest dance festivals around Australia and radio shows including: Slinky, Godskitchen, Advent*Jah, Kiss FM, his own radio show ‘Needle Damage’ on DiFM, Summerdayze After Parties and has supported some of the worlds most prominent artists including: Ferry Corsten, Christopher Lawrence, Guy Ornadel, Gareth Emery, Solarstone, Jaytech, John 00 Fleming, Dave Joy, Sample Gee, K90, Pulsar, Steve Helstrip (The Thrillseekers), Push (M.I.K.E), Above and Beyond, Adam White, Eddie Halliwell, A*S*Y*S, Alphazone & many many more. Now as an educator encompassing the art of DJ’ing and electronic music production, students are offered direct access to his depth of experience, he dives deep, lives, eats and breathes music, sharing his own unique experiences and processes helping transform his students into well rounded professionals. From how to navigate the music business, tap into their untapped creativity and engage with their audience he is passionate in preparing students for the world stage, local club or festival. When you‘ve spent time with Chris, you can be assured you’ll walk away massively inspired and armed with the knowledge and know how to build your confidence to make your own mark and dent in the industry.

Register now

Short course: (Online) Complete Introduction to Ableton Live (6 Saturdays)

This introductory Ableton Live music production course will teach you the fundamental skills needed to understand and navigate the core functionality of Ableton Live as well as basic music production skills to help you create your first music track from start to finish; a foundation to further build upon after the course. See this course as a stepping stone as you embark on your music journey and one where your trainer will help equip you with the necessary foundation to kick start your music career or hobby where you will be exposed to valuable industry insights and experiences along the way to reinforce the teachings and learnings in a fun, relaxed and collaborative atmosphere.

After this workshop you will:

  • Navigate the Ableton Live interface efficiently and comfortably use its key, core functions including equalisation, compression and different audio effects
  • Produce through recording and editing audio, including working with audio loops and MIDI
  • Understanding and using MIDI, software instruments, MIDI effects, MIDI mapping, and the use of midi controllers creatively
  • Be able to creatively use automation for effects, sends, returns and instrument parameters
  • Performance in Ableton Live – Launching clips from session view and exporting stems for performance or collaboration with other producers
  • Workflow techniques to help you produce faster, easier and more efficiently
  • Understand basic music production techniques and basic useful music theory for the beginner
  • Basic composition, arrangement and song writing for the electronic music producer
  • Mixing techniques and exporting finished tracks to install the habit of finishing your work
  • Critical listening skills & ear training: How to make your music sound good by listening / referencing others and develop an understanding of ‘how they did it’
  • Understand methods of storing and sharing your music online
  • Be able to work with others and collaborate on music projects and ideas
  • Utilise your newly developed foundation knowledge to further your musical journey and expand on confidently, into other areas of musical interest
  • Successful completion of this course will attract a discounted enrolment into the Intermediate Ableton Live short course
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 Scholarships for next Intakes

We are super excited to announce a cooperation with one of Europe's biggest and most established recording studios - the Dorian Gray Studios - in order to offer a once in a lifetime opportunity for creatives seriously considering a career in the music & sound industry. We are now taking applications from potential students for CUA50815 DIPLOMA OF MUSIC INDUSTRY WITH SPECIALISATIONS IN SOUND PRODUCTION and MUSIC BUSINESS.

Sign up to start studying in January 2020 with United POP Melbourne and you will be eligible to take advantage of the Dorian Gray Scholarship which saves you up to $12,000!

If you are ready to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity, choose one of the following options:

  • Option 1: Yes, I want to enrol now. Send me the registration documents via email.
  • Option 2: Cool offer, but I need more information and want to schedule a call-back.

If you have any questions, feel free to email melbourne@united-pop.com.au or call +61 3 9132 7201.

Study Loans

Study Loans is Australia's first private provider of student loans.

As a partner of United POP Melbourne, they offer very attractive rates to finance all or part of the costs through a trustworthy funding method. You can pay according to your wishes and at simple conditions.

To be eligible, you need to be:

  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • 18 years or older
  • Employed in a full-time, part-time or casual job

Your Benefits:

  • Study with no upfront cost
  • Loan amounts up to $15,000
  • 6- to 48-month loan terms
  • Pay as you go funding methods

Take a look at the Loan Calculator to choose which courses you want to study.

Dorian Gray Studios - Industry partnerships & experts

… from microphone to master …

UNITED POP is a division of music support group, which started as a recording studio in 1989, and now covers a wide range of services within the music & media industry.

The Dorian Gray Studios are one of Europe’s leading recording facilities with more than 2.000 productions within the last three decades.

Constant input from all our divisions, partners and the industry form the basis of our successful concept of practical education and ensure high-quality standards.

POP/ROCK:

BIG SEAN, MADCON & KELLY ROWLAND, ALANIS MORISSETTE, JOE COCKER, MARIT LARSEN, WONG KAR-WAI

SCORE/SOUNDTRACK:

TRADE (ROLAND EMMERICH), CLOVERFIELD (J.J. ABRAMS), CHRONICLES OF NARNIA 3, 2046 – IN THE MOOD FOR LOVE, THE THREE MUSKETEERS, ROBOTS OF MARS

Pop Projects

It's the 4th time now, that the best students from United POP & Deutsche POP join forces on our "Campus Compilation": During their studies, every student in the music & sound courses produces a music track as a project work.

With the compilation, every student has the chance to be officially released on a real record. It is available on all major music streaming services and at all of our Campuses. But not only the sound is produced by students, the artwork and the whole project management is a student's work, too.

Download & Streaming: Spotify - iTunes - Amazon - Goole Play - Tidal - Deezer

With our „POP Projects“ students and graduates have the chance to work interdisciplinary on projects. They gain additional knowledge, receive feedback from experts and professional credits for their curriculum vitae.

The terms and conditions vary depending on the different projects. There is always a release or presentation of the final work at the end of each POP Project.

International Industry Link

We are your stepping stone into the growing media business with campuses all over Europe and Australia. Choose your desired occupation in Music & Sound, Event & Music Management, Design & Photography and Fashion & Make-up. Experience high-quality education closely linked to practical experience in order to qualify for your chosen profession in the international art & media industries. Be inspired to become a creative professional and discover exciting new career opportunities.

United POP was founded by a group of companies working in the creative industry. Today, United POP includes the business branches of Education, Media, Production & Services and is one of the leading and most innovative partner for all aspects related to music & media in Europe.

We have industry experienced trainers who are up to date with current trends and technologies. Furthermore, we have our own extensive industry networks in Europe who have assisted students in progressing their careers.