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Diploma of Audio Production

SAE Creative Media Institute

CRICOS provider number: 00312F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12042

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About

SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

SAE Audio graduates have been involved with many outstanding production companies, studios, live venues and radio broadcasters, including Forester Savile, Count Bounce, Michael Stavrou, Labsonics, Post Studio, Black Pearl Studios, Sing Studios, Woodstock Studios, Prince of Wales Hotel, Revolver, J-Air Community Radio Station and Soundcorp.

The Diploma of Audio Production has been built in a way that gives you plenty of time with expert practitioners and many hours on the latest tools and software.

You will engage in collaborative learning and apply the skills learned throughout the course to a real-life scenario. Demonstrating your recording and mixing techniques you will deliver a practical recording from a specified brief, under the support and mentorship of our network of expert lecturers.

Areas of study

Advanced sound for picture techniques, advanced studio production techniques, audio post-production team dynamics, studio projects planning and execution,studio-production, team dynamics.

Career opportunities

Assistant sound engineer, radio/broadcast personnel, junior studio administrator or sound designer, voice over recordist/engineer, junior sound editor, live sound operator/assistant, studio engineer.

Practical experience

SAE offers hands on, practical and project based education – it’s what makes us unique. We recognised this back in 1976 and that’s why we pioneered our hands-on, industry focused, and personalised curriculum. You will truly sharpen your skills by doing, not watching. From day one, you’ll be in small classes, using the latest equipment. The more prac work the better – that’s our theory. Upon completion, you will have built a portfolio of work to share with potential employers or first clients.

Fees and charges

SAE offers a range of options to help students fund their studies. Current SAE fee information.

Essential requirements for admission

Interview: In addition to applying through UAC, all applicants are required to complete an informal interview, either in person or over the telephone. The interview helps us understand your motivations, discuss your previous study and relevant experience and career goals. Applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview time, and interviews are ongoing throughout the year.

Identification: Applicants are required to upload documentation in their application to show photo identification and proof of citizenship. Accepted forms of identification include a passport, driver's licence, birth certificate and/or citizenship certificate.

Admission criteria

SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement. Refer to the SAE general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the SAE Creative Media Institute website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the SAE website.

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.