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Higher Certificate in Sound Production | Online

Your Dream Career in Sound Production is Only Limited by Your Imagination
Admission Requirement
National Senior Certificate with Higher Certificate entry or equivalent. Communication in English at NQF 4. Maths / Maths Literacy NQF 4. Computer Literacy NQF 3. Basic knowledge of music
Qualification
Higher Certificate in Sound Production (SAQA ID No: 88643, NQF Level 5)
Duration
18 months
Higher Certificate in Sound Production | Online
Course Duration
18 months
Effort
5 - 10 hours per week
Delivery
Online learning (blended with practical studio work)
Start Date
March, May, August & September
Tuition Fee
Higher Certificate in Sound Production | Online
Tuition Fee Per Year

R35 200

When comparing our fees with other institutions, please use the Tuition Fee as the comparison, knowing that you will additionally require all the software to successfully complete this qualification. Software pricing could fluctuate due to changes in the exchange rate.

Your Career in Sound Production Begins Now

introduction

The Higher Certificate in Sound Production curriculum equips students with the necessary practical skills, knowledge, values and attitudes required to enter the broad scope of the global music and entertainment industries and operate effectively as audio professionals.

The curriculum covers a wide range of applied skills and knowledge in music theory, music business, audio technology, electronic music production, sound for film and television, final mastering and live sound. The programme culminates in a final creative project where students get the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge to a production of their choice, which is evaluated on professional practice, technical aptitude and creativity.

What Will I Learn?

Analogue and digital theories and workflows Multi-track recording Microphone theory and techniques Signal processing and effects Mixing & mastering techniques Signal flow Electronic music production Music styles, history & music theory Live sound reinforcement Sound for film and TV

How Will The Programme Run?

The theory part of the programme is online learning (done by yourself from the comfort of home) When a module requires a practical component you have the opportunity to book studio time at a campus nearest to you, or alternatively make use of your own studio or a private industry studio. The Campuses are open in the evenings Tuesday – Thursday from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday from 9am – 4pm. The practical modules require applied studio time of 2.5 – 3 hrs per week.
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Careers

Career Options

  • Studio Sound Engineer
  • Mix Engineer
  • Live Sound Assistant
  • Studio Assistant
  • Production Assistant
  • Audio Post Production Engineer
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Music and Dialogue Editor
  • Location Recordist

Software Requirements

The following software will be required for the successful completion of the programme and needs to be acquired by the student.

  • Protools
  • Abelton Live 11 Suite
  • Analogue Desk Simulator
  • Wavelab (Optional)
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