Audio Engineering Program
*International Graduate College
These courses are not offered by Australian based SAE Institutes and can not be studied face-to-face in Australia - they are offered and delivered by our international partner the SAE International Graduate College (IGC). These courses are available to residents of Australia through distance learning only.
**SAE Byron Bay
These courses are only offered at SAE Byron Bay as a part of a two year degree program. Students who successfully finished the diploma year at any SAE Institute, can enrol at SAE Headquarters in Byron Bay to study their degree.
(AQTF Certificate II in Multimedia CUF20601)
Duration: the Basic Media Certificate is fully integrated in the Audio Engineer Diploma course at SAE Sydney.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sound engineering practice and provides basic computer, multimedia and digital video skills.
Theoretical lectures are presented in a classroom environment while most practical workstation time is provided on an individual basis. During each session a supervisor is available to provide assistance as required.
Main Course Topics:
- Computer and Graphics Fundamentals
- Basic Sound Theory
- Introduction to Recording
- Microphone Techniques
- Dynamic Range Processing
- Signal Processing
- Digital Video Editing Fundamentals
- Digital Audio Editing Fundamentals
- Web Design and Animation Fundamentals
- 3D Animation Fundamentals
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a stand-alone course but is the pre-requisite to our Diploma of Musical Industry (Technical Production) (CUS50201).
SAE Sydney's Neve 88D Control Room (click picture to enlarge)
(AQTF Diploma of Music Industry [Technical Production] CUS50201)
Duration: one year full time, or two years part-time
An advanced level course that encompasses the SAE Basic Media Certificate (Certificate II in Australia). Students will develop sound recording and mixing skills, an understanding of the music business, music production techniques and a solid grounding in all aspects of working with commercial music in a recording studio, broadcast facility or any other commercial sound facility.
You will learn both the technical and creative side of the recording process and how to work with others in the studio environment while completing complex recording projects.
Theoretical lectures are complemented by practical studio demonstrations. During this program you will book our recording studios and audio workstations for your own practical sessions - hands-on studio time is the only way to learn.
Upon completion of this program you will be able to enter the music business with a developed set of audio engineering skills. Or enter one of our degree programs, either in Byron Bay (the Bachelor of Digital Media) or in any of our overseas degree centres (the Bachelor of Arts, in partnership with Middlesex University)
* Credit average is required for advanced standing towards our Bachelor degree programs
Main Course Topics:
- Basic Media Certificate (Certificate II in Multimedia CUF20601)
- Live Sound
- Studio Equipment
- Audio Electronics
- Professional Recording Studio
- Digital Audio Technology
- Advanced Studio Studies
- Audio Post Production
- Acoustics
- Digital Audio
- Mastering
- Basic Musicianship and Music Theory
Accreditation Details:
This program is recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) and accredited by the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) as: Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production), CUS50201.
This program is the equivalent of the SAE International "Audio Engineering Diploma" qualification.
SAE is a Registered Training Provider (RTO), National Provider Code: 0273.
SAE Sydney's 2" 24-Track Analogue Control Room (click picture to enlarge)
Degree
Duration: This is an intensive two year program of studies that encompases the Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) (SAE Diploma for Overseas Students) and certain units of the Diploma of Multimedia Production
Available at: Byron Bay
Award: Bachelor of Digital Media
Requirements: please check the SAE Byron Bay website.
SAE is an approved degree-granting institution in NSW, and offers accredited degree programs and pathways at various locations internationally and in Australia. Please contact us for up-to-date course availability in your chosen centre.