Short Courses - Music and Audio

Short courses might also lead you to further study at Victoria University.

The Music Program also offers Advanced Diploma courses (which incorporate the Certificate IV) with pathways under development in to degrees in Arts, Education,

Business and Creative Arts Industries. For more info view .http://www.vu.edu.au/higher-ed-and-tafe/workforce-development/creative-industries/music

Recording Studio Intensive PD For Music Teachers Only

COURSE CODE: MA1
DURATION: 1 Friday 9am to 3.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
COST: $220 inc GST
LOCATION: Kindred Studios, 212a Whitehall St Yarraville
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• TBA

Learn how to carry out a multi track recording including choosing the right microphones and setting up mixes for performers. This short course intensive is specifically designed to meet the needs of VET music and technical production teachers.

Live Sound Intensive PD For School Teachers only

COURSE CODE: MA2
DURATION: 1 Friday 9am to 3.30pm (1 hour for lunch)
COST: $220 inc GST
LOCATION: Kindred Studios, 212a Whitehall St Yarraville
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• TBA

Want to learn about PA systems? Develop confidence and get tips and techniques required for that great sound. You will also gain inside knowledge of the equipment and how best to use it. This intensive short course is specifically designed to meet the needs of VET music and technical production teachers.

Audio Production and MIDI Sequencing in Logic Pro 9

COURSE CODE: MA3
DURATION: 3hrs X 6 Mondays, 6-9pm
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• 7, 14, 21, 28 November, 5, 12 December

This short course will be an introduction to audio recording/editing and MIDI sequencing in Apple’s industry standard Digital Audio Workstation.

The following topics will be covered:

• Basic audio theory
• Audio recording
• Audio editing
• MIDI sequencing
• Software AU instruments
• Synthesis and sampling
• Mixing skills

The main software used will be Logic Pro 9.

The outcomes will be:

• basic operation of audio hardware in a recording studio
• basic knowledge of audio principles
• basic operation of a Digital Audio Workstation

Audio Production and Recording in Pro Tools

COURSE CODE: MA4
DURATION: 3hrs X 6 Tuesdays, 6-9pm
COST: $410 inc GST
LOCATION: Footscray Nicholson Campus and Kindred Studios
COURSE DATES AVAILABLE:

• 8, 15, 22, 29 November, 6, 13 December

Pro Tools is one of the most commonly used audio production software solutions in the world.

This short course is ideally suited to those wishing to record music & audio, such as, aspiring musicians in bands, teachers wishing to record recitals, or people working in multi-media who wish to improve the audio quality of their productions.

In our 22 computer lab, you will have exclusive access to your own system under the expert guidance of our experienced Pro Tools user.

Learn about:

• System basics
• Connections to other equipment
• Creating sessions and managing files
• Laying tracks, overdubs and punching in
• Using loops
• Using Rewire
• Automation
• Composing with instrument tracks
• Mixing
• Plug ins
• Producing a final mixed version

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, participants should have gained the knowledge and skills required to conduct the recording process from the early stages of plugging in microphones and instruments right through to a full mixdown ready for CD.

*ON DEMAND *Some course dates may be subject to change as these short courses will run subject to demand. To apply register on our waiting list via this email Ci_shortcourses@vu.edu.au

Please provide a contact phone number in your email.

If you wish to speak to us call 03 9919 1932.

You will be notified with the new course dates as soon as we have obtained the minimum number.