Bachelor of Audio Production
Creative Media
A course by
SAE Creative Media Institute
Gain the skills and practical experience needed to launch your career in the audio industry. Study studio production, post-production, live sound, electronic music, and audio for screen, and master your craft using industry-leading technology.
NZ$12,900
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Master practical and technical skills in audio production
Students will gain hands-on expertise with industry-standard studio equipment, large and small format consoles, and audio software for recording, mixing, and mastering music.
Develop skills in live sound and post-production
About This Course
The Bachelor of Audio Production at SAE New Zealand is a three-year, NZQA Level 7 degree designed to develop in-depth skills and industry expertise in studio production, live sound, electronic music, audio post-production, and sound for screen. Students engage in practical, hands-on projects, collaborate with peers, and complete professional industry placements. The course draws on New Zealand’s diverse audio landscape, with a holistic focus including Te Ao Māori perspectives, and culminates in a capstone research-informed sonic-screen project.
Course Content
- Studio production (recording, mixing, mastering)
- Post production (sound design, foley, ADR)
- Live sound engineering and staging
- Electronic music production
- Audio for screen and visual media
- Working with artists and teams
- Acoustics and audio-visual installations
- Genre analysis and remixing
- Cultural and historical context of audio practice (Aotearoa and international)
- Work-integrated learning/professional industry placement
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary projects
- Critical listening, screen sonics, and creative research
- Mentoring (Tuakana-Teina project)
- Reflective practice and professional blog writing
Entry Requirements
Must meet SAE New Zealand's domestic or international entry requirements
Build towards these roles
Studio EngineerMusic ProducerGame Audio SpecialistSound EditorSound DesignerLive Sound EngineerAudio/Visual TechnicianRadio Broadcasting PresenterPost-production Coordinator
SAE New Zealand is an Auckland-based creative media school with a global reputation and over 40 years of history developing working professionals in audio, music production, screen, and songwriting. Their courses are hands-on and studio-based, taught by industry practitioners in purpose-built facilities — and as part of a worldwide network spanning campuses across four continents, the qualification you earn here carries weight far beyond New Zealand.
