Certificate Courses - CUS50201
Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production)
National Code CUS50201
Purpose
To provide students with a wide range of knowledge and skills applicable to a range of careers in sound production up to the national level, within the specialised recording and live entertainment industry.
Outcome
At the completion of the Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production), students will be able to:
- Work safely & effectively, in the technical sector of the Music Industry. As well, depending on electives selected-
- Work as an engineer in, and manage, a professional recording studio producing international quality recordings
- Work as a live technician, in large domestic venues
- Work as an assistant in broadcast audio, for television, film, radio
- Provide sound production for multimedia product
Structure
To attain the Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) achieve 14 units; all of the units in Group A, at least four units in Group B and eight others. Four of the other units should be drawn from the unit bank for Diploma. The remaining four units may be taken from the unit bank for Diploma or another endorsed industry training package at Diploma level.
Nominal Duration
The Diploma of Music Industry (Technical Production) consist of a total of 132hrs for Group A and 138 -361elective study units, plus eight others. If students have completed the Certificate IV in Music Industry (Technical Production) less hours will be required.
Support Resources
There are significant resources available to assist in the delivery of this training plan.
Units Delivered
| Group A | |
| CUEOSH1A | Implement workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| CUSBGE17A | Maintain and apply music industry knowledge |
| Group B | |
| CUSMGE13A | Apply music knowledge and artistic judgment |
| CUSSOU15A | Create a final sound balance |
| CUSSOU16A | Develop sound design |
| CUSSOU17A | Develop and implement sound production for a recording |
| CUESMT6A | Follow scores |
| CUSSOU22A | Implement sound design |
| CUSSOU23A | Specify sound systems |
Diploma Unit Bank
| CUSADM08A | Address copyright requirements |
| CUSADM09A | Address legal and administrative requirements |
| CUSMGE07A | Analyse harmony |
| CUSMGE04A | Analyse music |
| CUSMGE13A | Apply music knowledge and artistic judgment |
| CUSMCP08A | Arrange music for a brief |
| CUSBAD13A | Assess performing and recording deals |
| CUSGEN03A | Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project |
| CUSMCP06A | Compose music for screen using electronic media |
| CUSMCP04A | Compose songs or tunes in a range of styles |
| BSZ402A | Conduct assessment |
| THTSMA01A | Coordinate the production of brochures and marketing materials |
| CUSADM02A | Coordinate the purchase or hire of equipment/supplies |
| CUSSOU15A | Create a final sound balance |
| CUSBMA10A | Determine publicity opportunities for an artistic event |
| CUSMPF03A | Develop and maintain stagecraft skills |
| CUEFIN1A | Develop a budget |
| CUSADM06A | Develop and implement an operational plan |
| CUSSOU16A | Develop sound design |
| CUSSOU17A | Develop and implement sound production for a recording |
| CUSBRA19A | Develop artists and repertoire |
| CUSMGE02A | Develop self as artist |
| CUSSOU16A | Develop sound design |
| CUSMPF17A | Develop technical skills and expand repertoire |
| CUSSOU24A | Edit sound using computerised digital equipment/systems |
| CUSADM07A | Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships |
| CUSADM10A | Establish and manage contracts |
| CUSSAF02A | Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry |
| CUESMT6A | Follow scores |
| CUSSOU22A | Implement sound design |
| CUEOHS1A | Implement workplace occupational health and safety procedures |
| CUSMCP10A | Interpret, confirm and create music for a brief |
| CUSBGE17A | Maintain and apply music industry knowledge |
| CUSBGE16A | Maintain self or group in business |
| CUSMGE01A | Maintain self or group in music |
| CUSGEN05A | Make presentations |
| CUEFIN2A | Manage a budget |
| CUSADM03A | Manage a project |
| CUSBAD18A | Manage artists and their careers |
| THHGLE16A | Manage physical assets |
| CUSBAD15A | Manage risk and crises for an act or show |
| CUSBMA14A | Manage, promote and negotiate licensing on published works |
| THHGLE06A | Monitor staff performance |
| CUSSOU11A | Operate sound mixing console |
| CUSGEN04A | Participate in negotiations |
| BSXFMI404A | Participate in, lead and facilitate a team |
| CUSMPF14A | Perform accompaniment |
| CUSMPF16A | Perform improvisation for audience |
| CUSMPF15A | Perform music as a soloist |
| CUSMPF11A | Perform music as part of a group |
| CUSBGE11A | Plan a career in music |
| CUSMPF13A | Plan and prepare a program for performance |
| BSZ401A | Plan assessment |
| CUSMPF12A | Plan, prepare and present a live audition program |
| CUSMCP07A | Prepare compositions for performance/publishing |
| CUSMPF04A | Prepare self for performance |
| CUSBMA09A | Promote own artistic work |
| CUSMAR01A | Promote products and services |
| THHGHS03A | Provide first aid |
| CUSLRN01A | Provide musical leadership in performance |
| CUSMGE14A | Read music for performance and analysis |
| THHGLE07A | Recruit and select staff |
| CUSMPF05A | Rehearse music for performance |
| BSZ403A | Review assessment |
| CUSSOU23A | Specify sound systems |
| CUSTGE01A | Supervise technical operations |
| CUEEVT2A | Tour the show |
| BSZ404A | Train small groups |
| CUEMAR2A | Undertake market research |
| CUEMAR3A | Undertake marketing activities |
| CUSMGE03A | Use instruments, equipment and/or electronic technology for making music |
| CUSMGE10A | Use MIDI devices and/or software to compose music |