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CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)

National ID CUA30920 State ID AC70

Get started on a sound career in the music industry

Learn to record, mix and edit sound sources. You will participate in recording sessions for bands in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.

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Overview

Campus Leederville

When Semester 2, 2025

How On campus

Get started on a sound career in the music industry

This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources and you will learn about the music industry from the production perspective.

The Certificate III in Music (Sound Production) will give you a practical introduction to recording processes including, mixing, editing and post-production. You will participate in recording sessions for bands in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.

This course is only offered in semester 2 each year.

  • Critical listening
  • Laying sound tracks
  • Digital editing and mixing
  • Audio visual equipment operation
  • Using midi devices and software
  • Analysing harmony

I have the following attributes:

  • An interest in all aspects of sound recording, production and performance
  • Good hearing and an ear for detail
  • Enjoy working with electronics and an interest in the science of sound production
  • Problem solving skills

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Leederville
How On campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements $195.20 $58.80 $15.00
CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry $122.00 $36.75 $10.00
CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry $165.92 $49.98 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Operate basic lighting
$122.00 $36.75 $15.00
Create simple musical pieces using music technology
$170.80 $51.45 $15.00
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
$170.80 $51.45 $15.00
Perform basic sound editing
$122.00 $36.75 $0.00
Repair and maintain audio equipment
$195.20 $58.80 $55.00
Record and mix basic music demos
$195.20 $58.80 $15.00
Mix music in studio environments
$268.40 $80.85 $20.00
Undertake live audio operations
$439.20 $132.30 $20.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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