Diploma in Audio Engineering
Programme Overview
The Diploma in Audio Engineering focuses on intensive practical training that forms a natural progression for developing sound recording and mixing skills. Graduates are able to apply and demonstrate a solid grounding in all aspects of commercial music and audio within the industry.
This programme constitutes the first year of the three-year Bachelor of Recording Arts.
Who should take this programme?
- People wishing to transition their personal audio interests into an exciting career
- Experienced individuals wanting to stay competitive in a rapidly developing professional industry
- Musicians wishing to develop a technical studio skill-set to enhance their music career
NZQA Accredited as a Level 5 Diploma (PC1902)
- Auckland
You will learn
The course is designed to provide you with the essential skills and knowledge in audio engineering including:
- Analogue and digital console theory and practice
- Multi-track recording
- Microphone theory and techniques
- Signal processing and effects
- Mixing techniques
- Signal flow
- Sound system set up and tuning
- Monitoring systems
- Wireless systems
- Workplace safety
Career Options
- Assistant sound engineer
- Studio sound recordist/engineer
- Mix engineer
- ProTools operator
- Live sound engineer
- Dubbing engineer
- Mastering engineer
- Broadcast engineer
- Audio post-production
- Music and dialogue editor
- Location recordist
- Music producer
- Electronic musician
- Sales and installation
- Consultancy, education and associated careers
- Stage manager
Computing and Media | |||
Introduction to Studio Studies | |||
Acoustics | |||
Basic Musicianship and Theory Studies | |||
Introduction to Studio Equipment | |||
Digital Audio Editing | |||
Advanced Studio Studies | |||
Computing and Media |
Introduction to Studio Studies |
Acoustics |
Basic Musicianship and Theory Studies |
Introduction to Studio Equipment |
Digital Audio Editing |
Advanced Studio Studies |
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DURATION(S):
12 Months Full Time
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PROGRAMME TYPE:
Diploma
Entry requirements
Proof of Identity
- A copy of the student's valid photo ID must be provided.
General Academic Admission
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Candidates are required to have gained a minimum of NCEA Level 2
Special Admission
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Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the Academic Manager or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introduction programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.
Provisional Admission
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Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the Academic Manager. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the Academic Manager.
English as an Additional Language Applicant requirement
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) applicants, including NZ Residents must meet standard NZQA minimum English Proficiency Outcomes for a diploma programme, i.e. for the academic version of IELTS they will require a score of 6 with no band score lower than 5.5, or acceptable equivalent as per the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students.
An applicant must be a minimum of 17 years at the start date of the programme. Applicants aged less than 18 years old must apply with parental/guardian consent.
All students are given the tutorial and pastoral support needed to satisfactorily engage with the academic and technical demands of the programme, and in particular students entering with the minimum qualification of NCEA Level 2.
All entry is at the discretion of the Academic Manager.
Fees and Payments
Registration Fee | $500 | |
Programme Fee | $12,107 | |
Total Fees | $12,607 |
Programme fees may be paid by Student Loan or Direct Credit and must be paid in full prior to the start of the course.