Diploma in Audio Production
Creative Media
A course by
SAE Creative Media Institute
A highly practical NZQA Level 5 diploma providing hands-on training in audio production, studio and live sound, sound design, and creative industry readiness. Ideal for those seeking careers in the audio, music, and broadcast sectors.
NZ$12,900
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Master practical audio production
Develop essential hands-on skills in studio and live sound production, including multi-track recording, use of audio technologies, and mixing.
Apply creative and technical knowledge
Understand and practice analogue/digital audio theory, microphone techniques, signal processing, and effects in both studio and live settings.
About This Course
The Diploma in Audio Production at SAE New Zealand immerses students in a collaborative, studio-based environment, covering analogue and digital console theory, live and studio recording, sound design, and post-production. With expert lecturers as mentors, students engage in hands-on projects, acquire technical and creative skills across multiple audio disciplines, and prepare for industry roles in game audio, radio, studio engineering, sound design, and more. The course is NZQA Level 5 accredited and the pathway to the Bachelor of Audio Production.
Course Content
- Analogue and digital console theory and practice
- Multi-track recording
- Audio technologies and protocols
- Microphone theory and techniques
- Signal processing and effects
- Signal flow
- Sound system setup and tuning
- Monitoring systems
- Wireless systems
- Workplace safety
- Mixing techniques
- Collaborative client projects (Professional Practice, CC500)
- Recording, editing, mixing and mastering (studio, live, post-production)
- Sound design, foley and ADR (AP502)
- Audio-visual installation (AP505)
- Creative integration project (Tirohanga, CC506)
Entry Requirements
See domestic and international entry requirements on the provider's website
Build towards these roles
Game Audio SpecialistRadio/Broadcast PersonnelJunior Studio AdministratorAudio Post Production EngineerSound DesignerMix EngineerStudio EngineerQuality Assurance OfficerAudio TechnicianLive Sound Engineer
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.
