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Audio Engineering courses that will give your audio career some serious noise.
Do you see yourself working and collaborating with artists and musicians? What about a career as a Music Producer, Audio Engineer, Studio Engineer, Mastering Engineer or Live Sound Technician? Or perhaps you dream of working in audio across television, film or games. If you’re ready to be part of an industry filled with passionate, motivated and inspiring individuals obsessed with all things audio, this is the course for you. At SAE, our audio engineering courses are designed to build the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern audio industry. Enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience that covers every possible level of studio, post and live production. You’ll have access to top-notch equipment like Neve, SSL and Audient consoles and gain proficiencies in software like Pro Tools, Logic Pro X and Ableton Live.
Expect small classes combined with collaborative online study, and mentoring from industry-expert lecturers. You'll also have the opportunity to work on cross-discipline projects with students from games, film, music and animation. This collaborative cross-discipline approach combined with a strong student placement program gives you valuable industry experience and the necessary collaboration skills to start a successful career in audio.
AudioBachelor of Audio
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Duration(s)
6 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
8 Trimesters Full Time
9 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
QualificationBachelor
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Bachelor of Audio
With a Bachelor of Audio, you’ll be ready for cutting-edge industry roles using modern creative business concepts and strategies. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios to amplify your talents on cutting-edge equipment like the Neve, or an SSL, or an Audient console.
Your growth and development as a creative practitioner will be assessed through the completion of industry-based projects. This will ultimately help you build up a body of work and portfolio to share with potential employers or your first client.
Potential career paths may include --> Studio Producer, Sound Designer, Sound Editor in film, live music, broadcast media, or games development.
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AudioAssociate Degree of Audio
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Duration(s)
4 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
6 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
QualificationAssociate Degree
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Perth,
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Audio
Associate Degree of Audio
Our Associate Degree of Audio gives you the qualifications and skills to work in a supervised paraprofessional role supporting qualified industry professionals.
Develop skills across studio, post-production and live sound production. You'll get to master your craft on small and large format consoles including Neve, SSL, Audient and others, along with industry leading software such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live and more.
You'll get to record your preferred music genres and participate in real-world audio projects under the guidance of expert SAE lecturers.
Potential career paths may include --> Games Audio Specialist, Audio Engineer, Sound Editor in film, live music, broadcast media, or games development.
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AudioDiploma of Audio Production
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Duration(s)
2 Trimesters Full Time (Fast Track)
3 Trimesters Full Time
Part-time option available
We understand that things can change, so you'll have the flexibility to change your study load throughout your course if you need to.
QualificationUndergraduate Diploma
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Audio
Diploma of Audio Production
In a matter of months, You'll learn the key fundamentals in studio production, live sound production and sound design.
You will engage in collaborative studio based learning and apply the skills learned throughout the course to a real life scenario. Demonstrating your recording and mixing techniques you will deliver a practical recording to a specific brief, under the support and guidance of our expert lecturers.
Upon completion, you will be eligible for up to 80 credit points towards the Bachelor of Audio.
Potential career paths may include --> Assistant Sound Engineer, Radio Broadcast Personnel, Junior Studio Administrator or Sound Designer, Live Sound Operator/Assistant, Studio Engineer.
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What our students say about SAE
"Getting to meet other creatives [at SAE] who had other passions was very satisfying, as we were then able to collaborate on music and other projects."
Aldo Arechar
SAE Alumni | Current Job: Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions company in LA
Adrian has extensive experience in record production, radio and video post-production. Specialising in voice recording he has produced international voice-over artists including Tom Baker, Penelope Keith, Nigel Planer, Whoopi Goldberg, Richard O’Brien and a host of others.
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Adrian Carroll | Audio / Music lecturer
"Sound editor Duncan Campbell was so impressed with the skills I’d learnt at SAE - which is what prompted him to recommend me as a sound assistant at Artisan Post Group.”
Leah McKweon
SAE Alumni | Current Job: Sound Editor
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We understand the personal nature of the creative industries and we get hands on with you. Our state-of the-art studios and industry leading equipment will provide you access and exposure to discover your creative voice. Smaller, interactive classes help to cultivate exploration and opportunities for collaboration. Our network of creative practitioners are available in person and online. You have access to one-on-one support to help you on outcome-focused learning and work practice. You’ll graduate with applied skills, hands-on confidence, and contemporary expertise that is industry recognised and highly sought-after. If you would like to find out more, schedule a call back with an SAE course advisor.
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