CUA50820 Diploma of Music (Sound Production)
You'll benefit from the best facilities and musical heritage in Western Australia, and gain the skills to work in music technical/sound production. Advance your music skills with this course.
Overview
Campus Leederville
When Semester 1, 2026
How On campus
Get ready to pursue an exciting career in sound production in the WA music industry
Advance your music skills with this course. You'll learn about current music industry practices in the areas of studio recording and maintenance, live sound, music production, music arrangement, music technology and repairing/maintaining equipment and have the ability to set up your own studio.
By studying music at North Metropolitan TAFE you'll benefit from the best facilities and musical heritage in Western Australia. Since 1996 our music graduates have gone on to form bands such as Birds of Tokyo and work with bands such as Gyroscope, Karnivool and Eskimo Joe.
North Metropolitan TAFE's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. You'll learn from our industry experienced lecturers and have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.
- Develop current music industry practices
- Record in a studio
- Set up and mix live sound
- Understand music technology
- Produce music
- Basic video and audio editing
I have the following attributes:
- An interest in all aspects of sound recording, production and performance
- An ear for detail
- Enjoy working with electronics and an interest in the science of sound production
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure
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Semester 1, 2026
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| CUACMP511 Manage copyright arrangements | $244.00 | $0.00 |
| CUAIND412 Provide freelance services | $146.40 | $0.00 |
| CUAIND512 Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge | $268.40 | $0.00 |
| CUAMWB401 Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries | $219.60 | $0.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
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$219.60 | $0.00 |
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$292.80 | $0.00 |
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$195.20 | $0.00 |
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$1,220.00 | $0.00 |
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$585.60 | $0.00 |
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$244.00 | $0.00 |
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$683.20 | $0.00 |
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$390.40 | $0.00 |
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$448.96 | $0.00 |
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$341.60 | $0.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local 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.
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