Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
8 months full-time
Master audio production in just 8 months with hands-on training in recording, mixing, live sound, and post-production. Perfect for aspiring audio engineers and producers ready to enter the industry with practical, job-ready skills and mentorship from seasoned professionals.
Local students: No ATAR required, just creativity and passion. Year 12 completion or equivalent, or previous study/work and life experience. International students: Must be at least 18 years old at course commencement, successful completion of senior secondary school certificate equivalent to Australian Year 12, English proficiency, and may need to attend an interview.
The Diploma covers four main areas across two-three trimesters: Recording Studio Techniques (APREC1, APREC2) focusing on recording foundations and mixing; Post-Production (APPOS1, APPOS2) including short films and locations/libraries; Live Production (APLIV1, APLIV2) covering analogue and digital sound; and Creative Foundations (CRF, IFOS) for industry knowledge. Students work with Pro Tools, SSL plugins, Dolby Atmos, and other industry-standard tools.
Collarts is an industry-leading creative arts institution with state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with major audio companies including AVID (Pro Tools), Dolby, SSL, and others. Small class sizes ensure personalized mentoring from active industry professionals currently shaping the audio industry. Located in Melbourne's creative hub near key music venues, students gain real industry exposure and opportunities for placements and collaborations across disciplines.
Graduates pursue careers as Sound Technicians (average $75k-$90k), Audio Producers (average $56k-$79k), Mixing Engineers (average $53k-$120k), Live Sound Experts, Post-Production Engineers, Sound Designers, and Broadcast Audio Specialists. The diploma provides a pathway to progress into the Bachelor of Audio Production degree, enabling further specialization and career advancement in the entertainment and creative industries.
Qualification
Course fee
Start date
You will be redirected to the training provider to enquire directly. Workinitiatives is not the course or training provider. We aggregate and list courses only.