Can’t wait for a career as a music producer? Take the first step towards making it happen with a multifaceted music production education.
Can’t wait for a career as a music producer? Take the first step towards making it happen with a multifaceted music production education.
Fast-track your creative career with multifaceted music education and industry mentorship.
Fast-track your creative career with multifaceted music education and industry mentorship.
2
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Take the next step with a music production qualification
Ready to embark on the journey of Music Production? Collarts offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for those who want to explore different aspects of music creation and production. From composition to mastering and everything in between, this course is designed to equip you with self-discovery and the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of music production.
The Music Production course integrates technology, performance, composition theory, audio mastery, and industry opportunities with a business and entrepreneurship mindset to provide a collaborative and immersive educational experience. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned producer, songwriter, DJ, artist, or engineer, this course will give you the comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the industry.
Being mentored in small-sized classes allows for personalised guidance tailored to your passion. You'll start with the essentials of recording, mixing, and mastering music with various digital audio workstations, comprehending software and hardware integration. You’ll also compose, create, and produce music by discovering genres and techniques to apply to your own sound and intended audience. You’ll then build on your learning by exploring electronic instruments and delve into the intricate world of synthesis, remixing, and producing different styles, and more importantly, understanding the legal side of the music business, branding, and client relations.
Collaboration is key at Collarts, so as well as being mentored individually you’ll work hand-in-hand with other students from various courses, helping you to gain vital connections, partnerships, and insights into the multifaceted media processes that drive the music industry. Opportunities for industry connections will be available before you even graduate, allowing you to create a portfolio of works that demonstrate and embody your unique aesthetic. This will showcase your versatility and prepare you for real-world industry partnerships, as well as provide you with real business experiences and connections.
At Collarts, we empower students with innovative technologies to forge new creative pathways in music-making and digital tools, so you’ll graduate with future-ready skills and knowledge.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Music Theory | Audio Theory | Sound Studies |
Composition and Technology | Composing and Sequencing | Creative Software Practice | Sound Design and Music for the Moving Image |
Creative Collaboration | Production Foundations 1 |
Technology in Performance 1
|
Production Foundations 2 |
Mixing and Recording Technique | Mixing Foundations | Recording Foundations |
Collaborative Recording
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Smartphone Filmmaking + Elective
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Global Music Composition | Creative Entrepreneurship | Entertainment Law and Ethics |
Composition and Technology | Remixing and Arranging | Producing Styles and Genres | Music Production Capstone Project |
Creative Collaboration |
Technology in Performance 2
|
Capstone Development:
Mentorship |
Music Production Capstone Project |
Mixing and Recording Technique | Mastering | Advanced Production Management |
Music Production Capstone Project
|
Industry Awareness |
Applied Digital Marketing + Elective
|
Group Project + Elective
|
Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$2,800.00
TRIMESTER
$11,200.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$67,200
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
Scholarships
As a student-focused institution, Collarts goes beyond textbooks and classrooms, offering a crescendo of experiences that set you on the path to being industry-ready.
Our Experience Scholarships offer a world of real-life industry experiences, ensuring you graduate with both a degree and practical knowledge. Many of our programs provide extra financial support to make your musical journey more accessible. Scholarships are exclusively available to current students applying for selected programs, with applications opening at various times throughout the year.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Opportunities and experiences.
Gain in-depth knowledge and industry experience.
Our Bachelor of Music Production combines technology, composition, performance, audio mastery, and industry prowess into a multifaceted music education.
Throughout the degree, you will:
Gain a deep well of knowledge about music production that goes beyond the surface.
Get hands-on experience with DAW software applications like Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools and other virtual sound technologies and plugins.
Gain an understanding of electronic equipment and software and hardware integration.
Collaborate, perform, and produce in a studio or live on stage, infusing your creativity and expressiveness with real-world musical experiences.
Produce music to a high standard and elevate your songwriting, composition, recording, sound design and performance skills.
Craft a portfolio of music that reflects your artistic direction and showcases your musical evolution.
Learn essential business and entrepreneurial skills tailored to the landscape of the music industry.
Become a studio recording expert as you master techniques and the intricacies of recording and capturing sound.
Soak up wisdom from industry experts and collaborate with students from various creative courses, expanding your musical horizons.
Receive world-expert learning and immersive education and resources utilising our online learning management system.
3
60
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Take the next step with a music production qualification
Ready to embark on the journey of Music Production? Collarts offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for those who want to explore different aspects of music creation and production. From composition to mastering and everything in between, this course is designed to equip you with self-discovery and the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of music production.
The Music Production course integrates technology, performance, composition theory, audio mastery, and industry opportunities with a business and entrepreneurship mindset to provide a collaborative and immersive educational experience. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned producer, songwriter, DJ, artist, or engineer, this course will give you the comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the industry.
Being mentored in small-sized classes allows for personalised guidance tailored to your passion. You'll start with the essentials of recording, mixing, and mastering music with various digital audio workstations, comprehending software and hardware integration. You’ll also compose, create, and produce music by discovering genres and techniques to apply to your own sound and intended audience. You’ll then build on your learning by exploring electronic instruments and delve into the intricate world of synthesis, remixing, and producing different styles, and more importantly, understanding the legal side of the music business, branding, and client relations.
Collaboration is key at Collarts, so as well as being mentored individually you’ll work hand-in-hand with other students from various courses, helping you to gain vital connections, partnerships, and insights into the multifaceted media processes that drive the music industry. Opportunities for industry connections will be available before you even graduate, allowing you to create a portfolio of works that demonstrate and embody your unique aesthetic. This will showcase your versatility and prepare you for real-world industry partnerships, as well as provide you with real business experiences and connections.
At Collarts, we empower students with innovative technologies to forge new creative pathways in music-making and digital tools, so you’ll graduate with future-ready skills and knowledge.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in 3 years of full-time study or 2 years accelerated delivery. Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Music Theory | Audio Theory | |
Composition and Technology |
Composing and Sequencing
|
Creative Software Practice
|
|
Creative Collaboration |
Production Foundations 1
|
Technology in Performance 1
|
|
Mixing and Recording Technique |
Mixing Foundations
|
Recording Foundations
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
Second Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Sound Studies | Global Music Composition | |
Composition and Technology | Sound Design and Music for the Moving Image | Remixing and Arranging | |
Creative Collaboration | Production Foundations 2 | Technology in Performance 2 | |
Mixing and Recording Technique | Collaborative Recording |
Mastering
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Smartphone Filmmaking + Elective
|
Applied Digital Marketing + Elective 2
|
Third Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Creative Entrepreneurship | Entertainment Law and Ethics | |
Composition and Technology | Producing Styles and Genres | Music Production Capstone Project | |
Creative Collaboration |
Capstone Development:
Mentorship |
Music Production Capstone Project | |
Mixing and Recording Technique | Advanced Production Project |
Music Production Capstone Project
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Group Project + Elective 3
|
Industry Placement or Professional Portfolio
|
UNIT
$3,328.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,800.00
Online
Scholarships
As a student-focused institution, Collarts goes beyond textbooks and classrooms, offering a crescendo of experiences that set you on the path to being industry-ready.
Our Experience Scholarships offer a world of real-life industry experiences, ensuring you graduate with both a degree and practical knowledge. Many of our programs provide extra financial support to make your musical journey more accessible. Scholarships are exclusively available to current students applying for selected programs, with applications opening at various times throughout the year.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Opportunities and experiences.
Gain in-depth knowledge and industry experience.
Our Bachelor of Music Production combines technology, composition, performance, audio mastery, and industry prowess into a multifaceted music education.
Throughout the degree, you will:
Gain a deep well of knowledge about music production that goes beyond the surface.
Get hands-on experience with DAW software applications like Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools and other virtual sound technologies and plugins.
Gain an understanding of electronic equipment and software and hardware integration.
Collaborate, perform, and produce in a studio or live on stage, infusing your creativity and expressiveness with real-world musical experiences.
Produce music to a high standard and elevate your songwriting, composition, recording, sound design and performance skills.
Craft a portfolio of music that reflects your artistic direction and showcases your musical evolution.
Learn essential business and entrepreneurial skills tailored to the landscape of the music industry.
Become a studio recording expert as you master techniques and the intricacies of recording and capturing sound.
Soak up wisdom from industry experts and collaborate with students from various creative courses, expanding your musical horizons.
Receive world-expert learning and immersive education and resources utilising our online learning management system.
8
4
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Take the next step with a music production qualification
Ready to embark on the journey of Music Production? Collarts offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for those who want to explore different aspects of music creation and production. From composition to mastering and everything in between, this course is designed to equip you with self-discovery and the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of music production.
The Music Production course integrates technology, performance, composition theory, audio mastery, and industry opportunities with a business and entrepreneurship mindset to provide a collaborative and immersive educational experience. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned producer, songwriter, DJ, artist, or engineer, this course will give you the comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the industry.
Being mentored in small-sized classes allows for personalised guidance tailored to your passion. You'll start with the essentials of recording, mixing, and mastering music with various digital audio workstations, comprehending software and hardware integration. You’ll also compose, create, and produce music by discovering genres and techniques to apply to your own sound and intended audience. You’ll then build on your learning by exploring electronic instruments and delve into the intricate world of synthesis, remixing, and producing different styles, and more importantly, understanding the legal side of the music business, branding, and client relations.
Collaboration is key at Collarts, so as well as being mentored individually you’ll work hand-in-hand with other students from various courses, helping you to gain vital connections, partnerships, and insights into the multifaceted media processes that drive the music industry. Opportunities for industry connections will be available before you even graduate, allowing you to create a portfolio of works that demonstrate and embody your unique aesthetic. This will showcase your versatility and prepare you for real-world industry partnerships, as well as provide you with real business experiences and connections.
At Collarts, we empower students with innovative technologies to forge new creative pathways in music-making and digital tools, so you’ll graduate with future-ready skills and knowledge.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | AQF Level 5 |
Theory and Business | Music Theory | Audio Theory | |
Composition and Technology |
Composing and Sequencing
|
Creative Software Practice
|
|
Creative Collaboration |
Production Foundations 1
|
Technology in Performance 1
|
|
Mixing and Recording Technique |
Mixing Foundations
|
Recording Foundations
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$2,800.00
TRIMESTER
$11,200.00
(full-time study)
BACHELOR
$67,200
(six trimesters full-time study)
Learn about the FEE-Help program
Unlocking the gateway to higher education at Collarts is easier thanks to the Australian Government's FEE-HELP program.
Wondering about eligibility and the smaller details? The FEE-HELP Information Booklet or Australian Government Study Assist website have all the details you'll need.
Enrolling at Collarts is your first step towards a creative career you’ll love. Once deemed eligible, the ATO will email you an eCaf form. Then, with your TFN or TFN application receipt, you're ready to start your FEE-HELP application. Just be sure to submit it before the census date.
Note: You only incur debt for the subjects you're enrolled in post-census date.
Scholarships
As a student-focused institution, Collarts goes beyond textbooks and classrooms, offering a crescendo of experiences that set you on the path to being industry-ready.
Our Experience Scholarships offer a world of real-life industry experiences, ensuring you graduate with both a degree and practical knowledge. Many of our programs provide extra financial support to make your musical journey more accessible. Scholarships are exclusively available to current students applying for selected programs, with applications opening at various times throughout the year.
How to apply
There are no cookie-cutter moulds to fit into at Collarts. We're all about celebrating diversity, individuality, and the kaleidoscope of creativity that makes each applicant unique.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate, driven, and capable of sharing a unique voice. Sounds like you? Apply Today with us.
Year 12's:
Non-Year 12's:
Completion of at least half of the first year of study (0.5 EFTSL) of a higher education diploma, associate degree, bachelor degree or higher, or International equivalent OR
VET Certificate qualification, or an International equivalent OR Work and Life Experience.
Click here for international admission and eligibility requirements.
Click here for intake dates.
Click here for the indicative enrolment number.
You may contact a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Opportunities and experiences.
Gain in-depth knowledge and industry experience.
Our Diploma of Music Production weaves performance, technology, composition, audio mastery, and industry prowess into a multifaceted music education.
Throughout the diploma, you will:
Gain a deep well of knowledge about music production that goes beyond the surface.
Get hands-on with software applications like Ableton Live, Logic X, and Pro Tools.
Jam with fellow students and hit the stage to perform live, infusing your education with real-world musical experiences.
Stay ahead of the curve by exploring new and emerging music production techniques and technologies.
Craft a portfolio of music that reflects your artistic direction and showcases your musical evolution.
Learn essential business and entrepreneurial skills tailored to the landscape of the music industry.
Become a studio recording expert as you master the intricacies of recording techniques.
Soak up wisdom from industry experts and collaborate with students from various creative courses, expanding your musical horizons.
1
3
Blended, On Campus, Online
February 2025
Collingwood
Take the next step with a music production qualification
Ready to embark on the journey of Music Production? Collarts offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for those who want to explore different aspects of music creation and production. From composition to mastering and everything in between, this course is designed to equip you with self-discovery and the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the ever-evolving landscape of music production.
The Music Production course integrates technology, performance, composition theory, audio mastery, and industry opportunities with a business and entrepreneurship mindset to provide a collaborative and immersive educational experience. Whether you're a budding enthusiast or a seasoned producer, songwriter, DJ, artist, or engineer, this course will give you the comprehensive practical skills and knowledge to make a lasting impact on the industry.
Being mentored in small-sized classes allows for personalised guidance tailored to your passion. You'll start with the essentials of recording, mixing, and mastering music with various digital audio workstations, comprehending software and hardware integration. You’ll also compose, create, and produce music by discovering genres and techniques to apply to your own sound and intended audience. You’ll then build on your learning by exploring electronic instruments and delve into the intricate world of synthesis, remixing, and producing different styles, and more importantly, understanding the legal side of the music business, branding, and client relations.
Collaboration is key at Collarts, so as well as being mentored individually you’ll work hand-in-hand with other students from various courses, helping you to gain vital connections, partnerships, and insights into the multifaceted media processes that drive the music industry. Opportunities for industry connections will be available before you even graduate, allowing you to create a portfolio of works that demonstrate and embody your unique aesthetic. This will showcase your versatility and prepare you for real-world industry partnerships, as well as provide you with real business experiences and connections.
At Collarts, we empower students with innovative technologies to forge new creative pathways in music-making and digital tools, so you’ll graduate with future-ready skills and knowledge.
The Diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study and you have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor degree (subject to academic performance). Click here for detailed unit outlines and codes.
First Year | Trimester 1 | Trimester 2 | Trimester 3 |
Theory and Business | Music Theory | Audio Theory | |
Composition and Technology |
Composing and Sequencing
|
Creative Software Practice
|
|
Creative Collaboration |
Production Foundations 1
|
Technology in Performance 1
|
|
Mixing and Recording Technique |
Mixing Foundations
|
Recording Foundations
|
|
Industry Awareness |
Critical Thinking
|
Critical Survey
|
UNIT
$3,328.00
On-Campus
UNIT
$2,800.00
Online
Scholarships
As a student-focused institution, Collarts goes beyond textbooks and classrooms, offering a crescendo of experiences that set you on the path to being industry-ready.
Our Experience Scholarships offer a world of real-life industry experiences, ensuring you graduate with both a degree and practical knowledge. Many of our programs provide extra financial support to make your musical journey more accessible. Scholarships are exclusively available to current students applying for selected programs, with applications opening at various times throughout the year.
Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must submit a 300-word statement along with their application explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
Approved applicants must comply with their visa conditions and obligations as Collarts students.
Applicants must meet Collarts entry requirements.
Scholarships are limited and awarded at the discretion of the Collarts International Team.
Valid for applications received in 2024.
Students must pay their fees on time to maintain eligibility.
Students must maintain a credit (65%) average or above in their Collarts studies to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility requirements
International students must meet the following criteria:
English language requirements
Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0).
Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency:
Admission requirements
Collarts is a place where performance, passion, and industry knowledge collide. We're not just looking for students; we're on the lookout for future playwrights and directors. To see if you are one of them, you'll undergo an admissions interview, during which you’ll discuss your experiences, background, and reasons why this field is calling your name.
In addition to the above, you’ll need to supply the following documentation to support your application:
How to apply
Opportunities and experiences.
Gain in-depth knowledge and industry experience.
Our Bachelor of Music Production combines technology, composition, performance, audio mastery, and industry prowess into a multifaceted music education.
Throughout the degree, you will:
Gain a deep well of knowledge about music production that goes beyond the surface.
Get hands-on experience with DAW software applications like Ableton Live, Logic, Pro Tools and other virtual sound technologies and plugins.
Gain an understanding of electronic equipment and software and hardware integration.
Collaborate, perform, and produce in a studio or live on stage, infusing your creativity and expressiveness with real-world musical experiences.
Produce music to a high standard and elevate your songwriting, composition, recording, sound design and performance skills.
Craft a portfolio of music that reflects your artistic direction and showcases your musical evolution.
Learn essential business and entrepreneurial skills tailored to the landscape of the music industry.
Become a studio recording expert as you master techniques and the intricacies of recording and capturing sound.
Soak up wisdom from industry experts and collaborate with students from various creative courses, expanding your musical horizons.
Receive world-expert learning and immersive education and resources utilising our online learning management system.
Collarts course listings are in-depth, and your future career is in there, waiting to be discovered. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide.
You know what you love to do, but how does that translate to a job in the real world? We can help you uncover the possibilities and understand the journey to get there.
Create emotive soundscapes to support and improve storytelling across various mediums. Craft compositions that breathe life into film, games, TV and more.
Average industry salary*:
Sound Engineers record, mix, and enhance audio for media. Operate equipment, adjust levels, and collaborate to achieve optimal sound quality in various productions.
Average industry salary*:
Orchestrate voices and sounds to captivate audiences across radio, television, or online platforms. From selecting content to coordinating talent and managing technical aspects, create seamless experiences that keep listeners and viewers tuned in.
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From supermarket to Popakademi: our Music Production alum's journey
"I’m pretty much my own band. To be able to play music every day and get paid for what I’m doing is pretty insane."
Wellington St and Brunswick St campuses.
The Diploma degree is two trimesters and 10 units. The Bachelor degree is over two years and 30 units (+ electives).
The course focuses on offering students the fundamental skills to be their own entrepreneurs and to successfully brand and build their businesses. Some of our students have had career paths in studio publishing businesses, TV and radio broadcasting, audio technicians, artists and educators.
Yes, full-time study is 16 contact hours a week. Part-time is flexible; however we recommend no less than three subjects. There is also flexibility to do online or on-campus study.
You may change from full-time to part-time and vice versa, adjust your timetable, or defer or withdraw with no financial penalty before Census Date. After Census Date, all enrolments are finalised until the next trimester.
You will meet your program head and coordinators in Orientation Week as well as other students in your course. In the first week of the trimester, you’ll get to meet your lecturers.
Yes, we have a booking sheet of itemised equipment that students can borrow. All borrowed equipment must be signed out in reception at Wellington St campus.
You’ll need to do induction before using the main studios 1 and 2 at Wellington St campus. Tech rooms, labs and rehearsal rooms are all available depending on availability.
We recommend bringing a computer, audio headphones and a notepad to write down important information in Orientation. Most resources and information will be explained at the start of class.
If you have limited experience, we suggest you attend the DAW Bootcamp in orientation. You’ll be able to work on your skills in class, and we also offer software support.
Yes, all Music Production students receive discounts at Manny’s Music and Store DJ in Fitzroy. You’ll also receive a trial licence for Ableton software.
Your Music Production course can’t wait. Neither can you.