Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Ara Institute of CanterburyNew Zealand Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production (Level 5)
Level of Study
Diploma
Summary
This course is designed to equip you with the expertise to capture, mix and reproduce sound for various applications including music, film and live events. This includes tracking; mixing, mastering and record production; DJing; live sound production and streaming; sound for film and TV; radio, including commercials; spoken word production including audio books and podcasts; audio and MIDI software and hardware design and engineering; sound production including sound design, game and multimedia audio and sonic arts; audiology; acoustic design.
You’ll explore the physics of sound and learn techniques used in digital audio recording and manipulation. You’ll become fluent in the use of computer-based and linear recording systems and familiar with both digital and analogue mixing consoles.
As well as tutorials, demonstrations and workshops, you’ll undertake practical exercises like building a simple audio kitset.
Entry criteria
Academic RequirementsNCEA Level 2 as specified by the New Zealand Qualification Authority
OR New Zealand Certificate in Study and Employment Pathways (Level 4)
OR A related qualification at Level 4 or above, listed on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credential Framework
Alternative RequirementsStill want to study but don't meet the Academic Requirements?
If you show that you have equivalent skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, you may be able to gain alternative entry.
Note: The number of courses you have to complete for this qualification may be reduced where you have relevant credits from previous study, or evidence of similar learning or experience in the workplace.
English RequirementsWhat if English is not my first Language?
Overall IELTS 5.5 Academic
- 5.0 Listening
- 5.0 Reading
- 5.0 Writing
- 5.0 Speaking
If English is not your first language, we want to make sure that you will be successful in your chosen programme of study.
- Please provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives
- English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.
- If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, complete an Admission and Enrolment form and Ara will contact you regarding a free assessment.
- If you are not a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident, please book a PTE Academic test through the Ara Examination Centre or complete an NZQA-approved English language test in your home country.
- IELTS scores used must be taken from a single IELTS Test Report Form and are valid for two years from the date of the test.
- What if I have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance?
- You do not need to provide additional evidence of English Language skills.
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