Diploma of Music with major in Music Production
JMC Academy
CRICOS provider number: 01259J TEQSA provider ID: PRV12029
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This course has been cancelled
About
The Diploma of Music with major in Music Production at JMC Academy is a practical, 8-month course that equips aspiring producers, composers and beatmakers with the foundational skills to create and produce original music across styles and platforms.
From your first trimester, you'll dive into studio sessions using professional DAWs like ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live and Native Instruments, gaining hands-on experience with both live and virtual instruments. With a strong focus on musicianship, studio workflow and personal artistic development, this course prepares you to turn musical ideas into fully produced tracks.
You’ll also learn how to adapt to evolving technology and start building the business and collaborative skills needed to thrive in today’s music and media industries.
Areas of study
Digital audio workstations (DAWs), music production techniques, studio workflow, MIDI sequencing, sound design, recording and mixing, music theory and musicianship, songwriting fundamentals, and collaboration with artists across performance and songwriting.
Career opportunities
Music producer, film and TV composer, resident/staff writer, advertising creative (jingle writer), music publisher, music teacher, electronic music artist, label manager, sound designer, recording artist.
Practical experience
Students workshop and perform original songs from the outset, receiving feedback from industry professionals and collaborating across JMC’s creative disciplines in real-world project settings.
Fees and charges
Refer to JMC Academy latest fee information.
Essential requirements for admission
Audition: All applicants must showcase their talents at an audition to demonstrate their style and musicianship. Two contrasting pieces of music of your own choice must be performed – either with a live accompanist or backing track – and should not exceed 10 minutes in total. All students will receive feedback on their performance on the day.
Admission criteria
Applicants with recent secondary education
Completion of an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent). No ATAR required. Minimum age 17.
All applicants
Interview: Once we've received your application, we'll give you a call and organise for you to come in for a consultation with one of our student recruitment advisers. During this appointment they'll be able to confirm your application details, assess the best course study options for you.
Refer to JMC Academy's general admission criteria.
Advanced standing
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.
ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)
Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2025 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
- This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
- The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
- The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.
Abbreviations
– = data is not available.<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria
Student profile
Course updates
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