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Associate Degree of Music
SAE Creative Media Institute - Brisbane

Course outline

The Associate Degree of Music builds the essential skills for creating a successful career in today’s modern music industry. You’ll learn and apply theoretical knowledge and best practices while accessing studios with cutting-edge equipment.

You’ll gain proficiencies in songwriting, composition, music business and industry, stagecraft, recording techniques and electronic music production and studio music production.

Building on the core skills of a working music professional, the Associate Degree of Music at SAE allows you a unique opportunity to dive deeper into your chosen area of interest by studying three specialisation electives in one of four different pathways – Songwriting and Music Production, Electronic Music Production, Music Industry or Business and Creative Musicianship.

Note

Duration is 1.25 years full-time. Part-time study available for eligible applicants (excluding international student visa holders).
SAE has a range of approaches to learning and teaching that can be activated to provide flexibility in the face of changing circumstances as required, to support student progression regardless of external factors.

Fee notes

Full course.

Admissions Criteria

For additional information about the admissions criteria for SAE Creative Media Institute and for this course, refer to Entry Requirements on SAE’s website.

Prerequisites

Completion of Year 12 or attained age 17 years; Interview

Additional entry requirements

Entry to this program requires an interview and evidence of music practice/portfolio. SAE will contact applicants to arrange an interview. For information about the interview, contact SAE Brisbane on 1800 723 338.

Portfolios may include: links to your music or musical performances on YouTube, SoundCloud, links to online portfolio pages, a statement providing an overview of existing skills and knowledge in music production, including examples from senior secondary music classes, AMEB and CPM certification, appointment in school orchestras or bands, etc.

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2023

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Studio Composer, Music Technician, Artist and Repertoire Scout, Music and Sound Designer, Live Music Performer, Studio Musician, Songwriter, Commercial Music Composer/Producer, Music Technician, Music Supervisor, Music Library Curator, Music for film, games and other media

Course Code
062054
Start Date


Offer rounds

24 Aug 2023
15 Jan 2024
24 Apr 2024

Fee
fee/$45,680
Level of Qualification
Associate Degree
Study Area
Creative and Performing Arts
Study Mode
Full time, Part time
Course Duration

11/4 years Full time or 21/2 years Part time

Location
Brisbane
 
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