Music Production Course

Music Production Course
By the traditional definition, a music producer is someone who oversees, manages, and guides the process of producing and recording a song. But over the last 20 years the term ‘music producer’ has become very broad with various sub-categories and career opportunities.
Qualification:
Campus of Performing Arts Music Production Certificate
Duration:
This is a one-year stand-alone certificate. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition.
Course Modules:
- Compose and Arrange Music
- Digital Audio Technique
- Disk Jockey (Optional Extra)
- Keyboard Skills
- Live Production
- Music Business
- Music Culture
- Music Theory
- Studio Arrangement and Production
- Studio Recording Techniques
Qualification:
Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373)
Duration:
3 Years.
Modules include:
Year 1:
- All about the Business
- Academic Writing Skills
- Create and Arrange Music
- Creative ICT and Sound Design
- Ethics and Professionalism in the Music Industry in South Africa
- Game Audio Fundamentals 2 (Optional Extra)
- Health and Safety
- Music Industry Overview
- Music Theory
- Recording Popular Music
Year 2:
- Business Ethics
- Creative Sound Engineering
- Getting Industry Ready
- Entrepreneurial Practice
- Live Recording Session 1
- Music Industry Practical
- Research Methods
- Songwriting and Arrangement
- Working with Digital Audio
Year 3:
- Action Learning Plan
- Creative Portfolio
- Developing a Business Plan
- Live Recording Session 2
- Music in a Digital World
- Music Industry Practical
- Specialised Project
Career opportunities for producers include:
- Producer
- Composer
- Sound Engineer
- Game Audio Developer
- Advanced Musical Technician
- DJ