CUA30920
Certificate III in Music
FOCUS >> AUDIO RECORDING
NEXT COURSE STARTS >> 20 March 2023
DURATION >> 16 weeks full-time
DAYS / TIME >> 3 days per week 9am – 4.30pm.
PLUS >> 8-12hrs per week self-directed study + activities
COST >> FREE or LOW COST* eligibility criteria applies
LOCATION >> Illawarra ITeC, Wollongong
Prepare for a career in the MUSIC INDUSTRY
ITeC’s Certificate III in Music course provides students with hands-on practical experience and the necessary skills to record, mix and master audio in a variety of situations including ‘live’ mixing and studio recording.
Students will get to learn in ITeC’s professional recording studio using our Audient console and a range of outboard equipment including top end pre-amps, compressors and more from Universal Audio, Avalon and Empirical Labs. Learn the ins and outs of industry standard DAW software AVID Pro Tools.
In addition to training in the state-of-the-art studio, participants will also work individually in our audio computer labs. Students will work with audio files “in the box” using Pro Tools, a personal Focusrite Interface and equipped computer.
What you will learn?
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Recording
Students will learn about the different types of microphones and how to set them up for a recording, connect and patch instruments and microphones and route those through various equipment from audio interfaces to digital and analogue mixing consoles. They will also learn gain staging techniques throughout the recording process all inside Illawarra ITeC’s recording studio and theatre.
Mixing & Mastering
Students will learn how to edit and manipulate audio and mix various sound sources in the recording studio digital audio workstation (DAW) and in the lab DAW’s. They will learn to use processing and effect techniques including equalisation (EQ), compression, reverb, delay and more in order to finalize and balance the mix.
Obtain a sound knowledge of the fundamental differences between Mixing and Mastering audio.
Delivery
Students will learn to finalize their mixes and export masters for a variety of delivery platforms such as Sound Cloud, Spotify, YouTube, Redbook CD and more.
Course Units
Core Units
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements
CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry
CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry
Elective Units
BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
CUAMLT302 Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice
CUASOU304 Prepare audio assets
CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment
CUASOU317 Record and mix basic music demos
CUASOU320 Analyse soundtracks
CUASOU321 Mix music in studio environments
CUASOU331 Undertake live audio operations
Career Opportunities
The job roles that relate to this qualification may include assistant sound technician, assistant music manager, musician, sound assistant, road crew and more.
These skills can lead to future roles in the industry such as studio engineer, live sound engineer, monitor engineer, producer, radio and television sound technicians, sound for film, forensic audio and many other facets of the audio world.
ITeC’s recording studio
Use professional pre amps
Get behind our console
Mic up a drum kit
Recording studio
Learn to use outboard gear
Recording Studio Outboard Gear
A range of mics
The Tutors >>
Shane Jerome
Tutor - Music, Live Production
When he isn’t touring with the likes of Australian legends Dragon or running his live production company South Coast Audio, Shane can be found teaching at ITeC. A master in the recording studio, live mixing and lighting.
Clive Lendich
Tutor - Music
Clive Lendich is a studio/touring guitarist and producer. He has recorded and toured with some of the biggest names in music (Tina Arena, Hugh Jackman), theatre and film. Clive has a Masters Degree in Recording Arts.
Brent Williams
Tutor - Music
Studio & live sound engineer, mixing and mastering genius. Brent also plays guitar for Zambian Goat Herders and more recently The New Christs. Brent has been an audio engineer for many music and stage venues.
The mentoring and knowledge the staff have is priceless and my entire experience at the Illawarra iTeC exceeded all of my expectations.
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* This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government through the Smart and Skilled program.