BA (Audio Production)

COURSE OVERVIEW
COURSE NOTES
ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Get the best start to your career as an audio production professional by enrolling in the Collarts Audio Production degree course. Learn about recording, live production, broadcast, post-production and synchronisation during this course that combines both practical and theoretical applications.

Students are guided by highly qualified and experienced teachers using r industry-standard production facilities, tools and equipment. The degree course consists of a series of foundation, professional and elective subjects which can be completed in a minimum of two years (six semesters). This course is designed to develop your musical, technical and creative skills, and give you a unique understanding of the industry in which you will make your career.

Create professional quality recordings in the Collarts studio
Collaborate with musicians and industry professionals
Develop professional recording and post-production knowledge and skills
Explore other aspects of the music industry

By the time you graduate from Collarts, you’ll have created and participated in industry events and gained valuable experience.

Emerge with a portfolio of top-quality work
Work alongside other industry professionals
Gain the skills to manage your career

The BA (Audio Production) is a six-semester course, offered over two years. Students undertake eight foundation subjects then choose 16 classes from professional studies and three electives. In total, students will complete 24 units over the six semesters of their course.

FOUNDATION STUDIES

Audio 1: The Nature of Sound
Recording Studio Techniques 1: Foundations
Technology for Sound & Music 1: DAW and Basic Sound Reinforcement
Critical Thinking, Sound and Technology
Recording Studio Techniques 2: Solo Recording
Audio 2: Audio Production and Society
Technology for Sound & Music 2: Digital Recording, Electronic Instruments and Sound
A Critical Survey of the Entertainment and Arts Industries

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Recording Studio Techniques 3: Small Group Recording
Audio 3: Acoustic Design
Technology for Sound & Music 3: Workstation Integration and Sound Reinforcement Systems
Industry Project 1: Live Event (includes Elective Modules)
Recording Studio Techniques 4: Large Group Recording
Audio 4: Audio Electronics
Technology for Sound & Music 4: Digital Integration and Sound Reinforcement Design
Industry Project 2: Recorded Project (includes Elective Modules)
Sound Installations
Recording Studio Techniques 5: Surround Sound
Audio 5: Audio Systems
Technology for Sound & Music 5: Audio Post-Production
Industry Project 3: Online Project (includes Elective Modules)
Recording Studio Techniques 6: Self-directed Project
Audio 6: New and Emerging Technologies
Technology for Sound & Music 6: Project Mastering
Industry placement

ELECTIVE STUDIES

Creating Music and Sound Design for the Screen
Digital Workstation and Sound Recording
Introduction to Orchestration and Arranging
Electronic Performance and the DJ
Introductory Sound for the Screen
Music Business
Musical Direction for Large Ensembles
Orchestration and Arranging: Advanced Techniques
Songwriting
Synthesis and Sampling Techniques
Tour Management
Venue Management
Web Design

INDUSTRY PROJECTS
The Collarts approach features innovative, project-based learning. Through activities like our Industry Projects, audio production students will use their skills and knowledge to help create real industry events, working alongside student and professional musicians, event managers, promoters and other music industry specialists.

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT
Students benefit from participating in an Industry Placement during their studies. Collarts Career Partners – individuals, companies and organisations from the music industry – will help students gain real-world experience and develop industry connections while studying at Collarts.

Applicants for BA Audio Production will be invited to Collarts for an interview. During your interview, we will discuss your course choice and you will have the opportunity to ask any questions about the course or studying at Collarts.