CUA30920: Certificate III in Music - Sound Production
CUA30920- Certificate III in Music (Sound Production)
Auspiced by COSAMP| RTO 41549
Overview
Certificate III in Music Industry (Sound Production) provides students with the practical skills and knowledge to record, mix and edit sound sources.
Units 1 and 2 include developing the skills to use music production software, developing music industry knowledge, establishing contractual and work relationships, and following health, safety and security practices, and an excursion to a community radio station. Units 3 and 4 offers scored assessment and includes units such as editing sound using digital systems, operating sound mixing consoles, operating sound reinforcement systems and mixing sound sources, and an excursion to a music recording studio.
Course Structure
The course has 11 Units delivered over two years at St Francis Xavier College Beaconsfield Campus. Students will complete 6 units in the first year and 5 in the second. Students who successfully complete the first year of this certificate will gain two VCE Units. Students completing this course and the end of year examination will gain a Study Score which will contribute to their ATAR Score for tertiary enrolment
Units – Codes and names – First Year
- CUAMPF314 Make music demos
- CUASOU212 Perform basic sound editing
- CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements
- CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry
- CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
- CUASOU214 Mix sound in a broadcasting environment
Units – Codes and names – Second Year
- CUASOU306 Operate sound reinforcement systems
- CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment
- CUASOU317 Record and mix basic music demos
- CUASOU321 Mix music in studio environments
- CUASOU412 Manage audio input sources
Assessment tasks:
Assessment is based on topic tests, assignments, and practical demonstration of skills. Assessment is competency based. This means students are judged against prescribed standards rather than the performance of others. This places emphasis on what the learner can do. Students are provided three attempts to satisfactorily demonstrate competency in a learning outcome
Prerequisite specific for SFX students
Students who wish to undertake this certificate should need to have successfully completed two semesters’ worth of a music-related subject (Music Performance, Cantabile, Extension Academy: Performing Arts). In addition, they should be comfortable working with computers, tools, electronics and other technology. Creative and practical.
Future direction
Completion of the Certificate III in Music prepares students for work in the music industry in areas such as soundtrack laying, digital editing and mixing, audio visual equipment operations and stage management and can be applied to workplaces such as stage productions, radio and medium to large recording studios. With additional training and experience, potential employment opportunities may include sound technician, tour crew member, studio engineer, theatre/television audio technician.