Music Production Degree
The Music Production course offers tailored programs to mentor, train and develop the unique creative identity of each artist. Master your technical skills with individual training while being exposed to a variety of performance opportunities.
- 2 Years / Full-time
- Intakes: Jan, May, Sep
- Fee-Help: Available
Overview
AMPA’s innovative undergraduate degrees merge high-level performance and practical training with academic rigour and unparalleled industry insight. Personalise your course based on your individual musical interests and aspirations. AMPA music students can choose a Second Study to continue developing performance skills on an instrument or voice (eg. singer-songwriter), which is an essential skill for creators to understand musical concepts and build diverse careers in the studio and on stage.
Music Production
The AMPA Music Production course provides students with a range of songwriting and arranging techniques, as well as performance, music production, mixing and recording skills. Students will develop their own unique ideas and explore different modes of music delivery while gaining enhanced analytical and theoretical musical knowledge.
Individual teaching sessions in the studio and workshopping of projects, as well as the opportunity to take a second individual study in an instrument or voice, provides graduates with a skill set underpinned by a genuine understanding of musical concepts. This advantage is further strengthened through ensemble work and collaboration with students from other specialisations.
This degree is particularly relevant for aspiring songwriters and composers, and those wanting to explore a career in music production, video game music, music for film, content creation and a range of other creative industries.
Course Highlights
- Flexible choice of principal and second study units;
- Regular one-to-one training in the production studio, where you get to record and produce your own work under expert guidance;
- Options to continue performance studies including solo/bands, workshops and joining at least 3 major concerts per year;
- Upgrade options to use your prior studies as credit/advanced standing towards a new degree
Course Levels
- Part-time, reduced study load options are available (for eligible students).
Admissions
Entry Requirements: Completion of HSC or equivalent OR completion of at least one full time year of tertiary study OR as a mature age student. Provisional admission may be granted for students limited educational qualifications.
Entry Basis: Portfolio + Interview + Music Knowledge Assessment
For further information on the admissions process head over to How To Apply.
If you have already completed a VET Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or other Tertiary study you could be eligible to receive Recognition of Prior Learning Credit (including fees) from our courses under the AMPA Pathways Program – Inquire for more information.
Course Structure
PRINCIPAL STUDY
All students receive 12 x individual, 1 hour lessons with a Music Production tutor every trimester.
MAJOR STUDIES
Analyse, workshop and develop stylistic interpretation and presentation on in the studio and on stage.
PERFORMANCE STUDIES
Weekly performances on stage in a live environment with professional sound and lighting.
ACADEMIC STUDIES
Gain the technical knowledge required to become a versatile professional. In stages 5 and 6 students transition to more practical based units to prepare for the industry and postgraduate studies.
ENSEMBLE
Improvise, experiment and collaborate with students in various bands led by industry seasoned musicians.
ELECTIVES
Relevant to singer songwriters, guitarist/vocalists, or any students who wish to learn two instruments, the unique Second Study at AMPA provides 12 x individual, 30 minute lessons every trimester. Or choose from electives to complement and refine your degree such as: Song Writing, Music Theatre, Music Industry, Improvisation, Recording, Production, Music and Moving Image, Chart Writing and more.
Course Progression
Our higher education programs have been designed so that you can progress onto higher awards at the completion of your course, carrying over credit/advanced standing for the studies you have already completed.
Graduate Pathways
Music Production graduates go on to become creators for bands and artists, films, video games, media and advertisements, as well as soundtrack producers, music directors, and marketing and administration professionals in arts councils and creative industries. Additionally, graduates are qualified to undertake postgraduate studies in a range of areas including: teaching in secondary schools, TAFE and universities/colleges, arts management, creative industries, and further related programs.
Our People
AMPA teaching faculty are highly experienced practitioners with extensive industry and professional experience. Close mentorship and rigorous training ensure that AMPA graduates are equipped for successful careers in a highly competitive industry. Staff and peers will often continue to network after graduation to maximise professional opportunities.
CREATE
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application only takes 5 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions team member will contact you to discuss your requirements and book an audition.
- You Get Ready
Prepare for your audition. Check the Audition Guidelines on what to prepare for the day.
