Australian Institute of Music
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The Bachelor of Music - Creative Technology (Audio) is for those seeking a career in professional audio production as a songwriter, composer, producer or engineer. This degree is designed to take you beyond the recording studio to the forefront of where audio technology is headed in the 21st century. With a distinct future focus, you will learn how to harness your creativity and broaden your technical skills whilst utilising a mix of digital and analog recording techniques. These include cutting-edge audio technologies and DAWs (digital audio workstations) alongside practical training in the use of vintage analogue instruments and recording equipment. You will have access to our acoustically treated studio spaces for professional quality recording, high-end recording consoles and a community of songwriters, musicians and performers to collaborate with on innovative new projects. You will build a portfolio of your original works to kickstart your professional audio career.
Audio technology, digital technology (DAW Skills).
Recording, mixing and mastering engineer, electronic music programmer, audio-visual technician, broadcast engineer, film and games sound designer, live concert engineer, location sound recordist, mastering engineer, music producer, post producer – foley and sound effects, ADR, stage sound designer.
Experience using a digital audio workstation (DAW) will be advantageous for successful entry and success during the first year of study. Ability to either play an instrument or sing is also advantageous but not required.
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Music degree programs are required to audition and must prepare two contrasting items. These may take the form of:
Applications can be submitted digitally. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Applicants under the age of 21 must provide evidence of at least one of the following:
Applicants who are 21 years of age or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration.
Mature-age applicants may obtain entry by performing to a satisfactory level in an audition and/or digital portfolio and/or interview.
For applicants who do not meet the above criteria, admission may be granted by the Director of Academic Affairs or nominee based on a documented assessment of the applicant's overall ability to undertake the program of study and to achieve the course learning outcomes.
For more information, contact AIM directly.
Applications can be submitted up to 12 months prior to your chosen start date, which means that you can complete the application process at a time that works for you.
Current Year 12 students can submit their application and potentially receive a Conditional Offer to study with AIM before their Year 12 exams. Conditional Offers require the student to provide evidence of successful completion of HSC Year 12 (or equivalent) as stated in the Admission Criteria upon receiving their results at the end of the year.
Apply directly to AIM to complete the online application form. Do not apply through UAC.
View all details of this course on the AIM website or call 1300 301 983.
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 2023 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.
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