Creative sound production involves the integration of core sound engineering skills and creative audio practice. Some key themes are studio recording and music production, critical and creative listening, live sound engineering, computer-based sound creation, electronics, broadcast and acoustics. 

In this specialisation, you’ll develop advanced creative skills and a critical understanding of sound production and technologies. You’ll also acquire advanced skills in critical analysis as you evaluate creative contexts and sound technologies, and in research and evaluation as you investigate approaches in creative sound production in a rapidly changing technology and industry context. And you’ll learn how to apply essential production skills and techniques in a variety of settings.

Key Features

• You’ll study a broad range of areas relating to sound production, including advanced recording practice, radio, podcast production and interactive communication.
• You’ll learn practical skills in our high-tech radio studio. Award-winning community radio station 2SER is also based on campus.
• Our state-of-the-art music facilities and technologies are unique. The acoustic studios – built by acclaimed designers – offer a range of contrasting spaces.
• You’ll develop skills in the design and delivery of projects for a range of platforms and media.
• You’ll have the opportunity to grow your entrepreneurship skills.
• You’ll develop advanced research skills relevant to creative sound projects.

• Audio engineer
• Composer
• Content producer
• Creative media entrepreneur
• Music producer
• Online and social media content creator
• Self-producing musician
• Sound producer