Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Graduate Diploma in Music Production
Qualification Type Graduate Diploma
Level 7
Credits 120
Subject Area
  • Creative Arts » Performing Arts » Music
Strategic Purpose Statement
The Graduate Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production aims to give students with a relevant undergraduate degree, or a level 6 diploma, the opportunity to immerse themselves in a year of audio engineering topics at Level 7.
International students who have already studied engineering in the audio field overseas will be attracted to the applied nature of the level 7 core and elective courses. Domestic students who have a diploma in the wider music industry environment recognize that in the 21st century many musicians need to be multi skilled in order to survive.
An ability to move between the various areas of the music industry is increasingly demanded, and graduate diploma students will be able to consolidate their current skills and add to them through the electives. The GD AEP is also an excellent 'refresher' qualification to add to a practitioners' currency.
The above, in turn, lead to differing graduate profiles. Please note that in the degree graduate profile the practical tasks staircase into processes which require more independent thought and application; and finally to advanced problem solving and business skills in the music/audio environment.
Graduate profile
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma will be able to:
1. Produce a range of music and/or related material to a professional standard.
2. Combine skills to create and record music and related works.
3. Make creative and technical decisions based on listening analysis, research and critical thinking skills.
4. Work independently to initiate and develop a plan to bring a project to a successful conclusion.
5. Complete a complex project using industry-standard equipment and technology.
6. Supervise a team to produce a professional level creative work.
Education pathways
Students will be able to pathway on to postgraduate study in a similar discipline
Employment pathways
* Professional audio engineer
* Audio producer in a commercial setting
Other roles include, but are not limited to:
* Teaching audio engineering (add teaching diploma)
* Audio-visual installer and operator
* Digital Audio Workstation operator
* Studio operator
* Studio set-up consultant
* Audio editor
* Sound designer
* Electronic music artist
* Commercial music producer
* Live sound engineer
* Audio sales representative
* Music retail technology expert
* Acoustic Engineer, Acoustician, Audiologist (via further study)
* Researcher
* Manufacturer
* Journalist
* Composer
* Progression into: Masters programme in the arts, PHD
* CriticTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants who wish to be considered for the Graduate Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production should have an undergraduate degree, preferably in the area of audio engineering or a related area. Diploma students may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Applicants for whom English is a second language must meet IELTS (or equivalent) 6 Academic, no band score lower than 5.5, gained in the one examination within the preceding two years.
Education Organisation 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 3014
Status Current
Created August 2015
Last Reviewed March 2020
Next Review December 2018
Content
Major Project Planning, Major Project Implementation, Research, Contextual Studies, Applied Audio Engineering, Sonic Art and Music Production, Develop Workplace Practices, Radio and Broadcast Production, Game Audio, Methods and Approaches to Music Education, level 5 and 6 approved electives.

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