New Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production (Level 5)
Creative Media
A course by
SIT
Advance your career as an audio engineer in the music industry with this diploma, mastering a wide range of audio and music production skills using professional software and technology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Available in 2 locations
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply audio engineering theory
Demonstrate knowledge and practical skills in acoustics, psychoacoustics, and sound engineering required for professional audio production.
Operate professional audio equipment
Operate recording studio equipment and audio devices in both theory and practice to create and produce music and audio works at a professional level.
Use music production software
Effectively use digital audio workstations, music software, and associated computer technology for recording, mixing, and production tasks.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production (Level 5) is designed for those wishing to develop a professional career as an audio engineer. The course covers acoustics, audio electronics, recording, studio techniques, music theory, and industry studies, enabling graduates to produce music and sound recordings of professional quality. Students will gain hands-on experience with audio software and hardware, as well as an understanding of the contemporary music and audio production industries.
Course Content
- Acoustics (fundamentals of the science of sound, binaural localisation, psychoacoustics)
- Applied Audio Engineering (practical audio engineering equipment and operational application)
- Applied Audio Production (studio recording techniques and group recordings)
- Information Technology and Audio Software (digital audio workstation use, computer architecture for audio production)
- Music Theory and Technology (understanding music theory and performance for production, music history and contextual analysis)
- Audio Electronics (basic electrical engineering, cable maintenance, repairs, circuit construction)
- Contextual Studies (academic writing/presentation, music history, technology, and society)
- Music and Audio Industry Studies (industry roles, business management, marketing, self-employment skills)
What you need to know first
University Entrance (NCEA Level 3) - preference for Merit or Excellence in Physics, Mathematics, and Music.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Music Industry
Audio Production
Creative Industries
Future employment opportunities might be
Assistant/Junior audio engineer
Music and sound production technician
Studio assistant