Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production
SAE Creative Media Institute
CRICOS provider number: 00312F TEQSA provider ID: PRV12042
Courses included
This course has been cancelled
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.
In preparation for an industry that commands agility and adaptability, this dynamic course will help you cut your creative teeth on songwriting and music production. You’ll be in a studio environment - learning contemporary songwriting strategies, music production technology and skills, nuances of performance, and recording techniques, as well as creating music for other media like games, film/screen and for live performance.
Your growth and development will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects, not theoretically based essays. These projects will contribute to your personal song/music portfolio that you’ll be able to showcase to the music industry.
Areas of study
Acoustic and electronic music, Contemporary songwriting, music and audio technology, music production practice, principles of sound, recording techniques.
Career opportunities
Studio composer, music producer, sound designer, live music performer, commercial composer, studio musician, music technician, creative director, music programmer.
Practical experience
Extensive practical hands-on training with industry placed internships. This is the proven and best way for students to develop the skills and experience they need to start a successful career in the creative media industries.
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 must undertake a telephone interview or personal interview on campus.
Identification: Applicants are required to upload documentation in their application to show photo identification and proof of citizenship. Accepted forms of identification are passport, driver's licence, birth certificate and/or citizenship certificate.
In addition to the above requirements, students wishing to enrol in the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production will also be invited to participate in an interview and audition process. This process will help to establish underlying music skills and knowledge as well as program suitability. Remote interviews can be arranged for international students. Students can submit a portfolio of work as an alternative to the audition. Portfolios may include: links to your music or musical performances on YouTube, SoundCloud, etc links to online portfolio pages a statement providing an overview of existing skills and knowledge in music production, including examples from senior secondary music classes, AMEB and CPM certification, appointment in school orchestras or bands, etc.
Admission criteria
SAE courses do not have an ATAR requirement. Refer to the SAE general admission criteria.
Student profile
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Further information
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ATAR profile
ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2023)
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 2024 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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