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Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production)
070104
Creative and Performing Arts
Do you get inspired by the little sounds no-one else stops to hear? Start studying within a world class studio environment from day one, collaborate with your peers, intern on real industry practical projects, build your portfol […]
Full time Part time
Course Fee
fee
Start Date
JMC Academy - Brisbane
Duration

2 years Full time or 4 years Part time

Offer Rounds
Course outline

Do you get inspired by the little sounds no-one else stops to hear?

Start studying within a world class studio environment from day one, collaborate with your peers, intern on real industry practical projects, build your portfolio and be mentored by connected industry professionals through Australia’s leading Audio Engineering Course.

Audio Engineering and Sound Production is a hands-on production-based course that is directly in sync with the audio industry. In line with our commitment to helping you curate your sound, your course and your future, after studying a base of core audio and sound fundamentals in trimester 1, you will then have the choice to specialise in one of four elective streams; live events, electronic music production, sound and media or studio recording and mixing enabling you to engage with the content and path that best suits and interests you. We take Audio seriously at JMC, with our Sydney campus boasting some of the best recording studios in the southern hemisphere. Our studios are full of the best tech in the trade including high-end equipment and recording studios fitted with 5.1 surround sound and all the latest gear, including: Consoles: SSL Duality 48 Channel, Avid C24 control surface, Pro Tools HD with Avid HDX conversion Mics: Neumann U87, FET 47, U89, Royer 121, AKG C414 and many more Plugins: Full Universal Audio Plugin Suite, Waves Mercury Bundle Outboard: Avalon 2022, Universal Audio 2×610, Empirical Labs Distressors.

With advanced design campuses in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, a dedicated team of academics and industry professional lecturers, and the opportunity to participate in international masterclasses and study abroad programs, JMC Academy is committed to ensuring our graduates make their own indelible mark on industry.

Extend your studies with our new double degree!

JMC Academy’s Bachelor of Creative Technology (Audio Engineering and Sound Production) & Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management offers you a new way to pair technical skills in audio and sound with the essential business know-how required to succeed in the ever-evolving entertainment industry. This unique blend of artistry and business acumen allows audio engineers to seamlessly navigate both the audio and the music business world, gaining the expertise to manage their own business or freelance career.
All JMC, Bachelor Degree graduates are eligible to apply for entry into JMC Academy’s Master of Creative Industries, or relevant post-grad qualifications at any Australian university.

Note

At JMC we have a dedicated Internship Program as well as work placement opportunities designed to have students apply their learning and gain hands-on experience in real industry roles.

You may be entitled to credit for prior learning, whether formal or informal. Formal learning can include previous study in higher education, vocational education, or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning or various kinds of work and life experience. Credit can reduce the amount of study needed to complete a degree. JMC credit transfer and recognition of prior learning

Majors

Acoustic design, acoustics theory, audio, audio and sound theory, audio engineering, audio industry, audio postproduction, audio system design, electronic music, electronics, foley, history of Western recording, live sound, music business, music history, music production, music production analysis, musical instrument digital interface (MIDI), recording, research project, sound art, sound design, sound recording, spatial recording, studio recording, TV, radio and film audio.

Fee notes

Domestic students have the option of paying tuition fees prior to the commencement of each trimester or deferring payment through FEE-HELP. To be entitled to FEE-HELP you must be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa. Visit the JMC Academy website for the latest fee information.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for JMC Academy please refer to https://www.jmcacademy.edu.au/study-at-jmc/

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Interview

Fixed closing date

Applications for this course close 8 December 2024

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2024

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

As this is a new course, Semester 1, 2024 information is not available.

Career opportunities

Music producer, mix engineer, production coordinator, recording engineer, studio manager/owner, AV specialist, location sound engineer, sound designer, stage technician, live sound engineer, postproduction engineer, acoustician/environmental acoustics.

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