Canberra Institute of Technology
3 terms (9 months)
Advance your music career with this Certificate IV in Music, combining performance, composition, sound production, and business skills. Perfect for musicians and sound professionals seeking to develop expertise and collaborate with industry partners.
You must have successfully completed prerequisite units including Record and mix basic music demos, Develop and apply aural perception skill, Develop musical notation skills, and Perform basic sound editing. Additional prerequisites depend on your chosen stream: Music Performance stream requires Develop technical skills for musical performances and Prepare for musical performances; Sound Production stream requires Develop basic audio skills and knowledge and Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory. You must have Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, and oral communication. A Unique Student Identifier (USI) is required to enrol.
The course comprises 14 subjects including 4 core units and minimum 8 electives. Core units cover extending expertise in specialist creative fields, investigating business opportunities, implementing copyright arrangements, and managing feedback on creative practice. Elective units include developing stagecraft skills, recording sound, mixing music in studio environments, analysing harmony functions, developing instrumental techniques, collaborating in creative processes, operating sound reinforcement systems, composing musical pieces, preparing audio assets, performing sound editing, performing music as part of a group, installing and disassembling audio equipment, applying knowledge of style and genre, and developing musical improvisation.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is a leading registered training organisation providing industry-relevant qualifications. CIT offers hands-on training with real-world collaborations through partnerships with live music venues and local music/media industry partners. The course is regularly updated to meet current industry needs, maximising employment opportunities. CIT provides comprehensive student support services and flexible learning options combining face-to-face training with self-paced learning.
Upon completion, you can progress to the Diploma of Music (CUA50820) for further career advancement. Career opportunities include roles as singer/songwriters, music marketing and promotions officers, sound recordists, sound technicians, booking agents, and professional musicians. The qualification prepares you for positions in live music production, recording studios, music promotion, music management, and entertainment industries. Your developed skills in performance, composition, sound production, and business knowledge position you for leadership and specialisation roles within the music industry.
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