2020
DIPLOMA IN AUDIO PRODUCTION
COURSE OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop
their experience and practice in audio engineering and
production. It provides the music industry with people who
have a range of audio engineering skills to produce complex
audio recordings and sound-related works. Graduates can
contribute to the cultural, social and economic life of Aotearoa
New Zealand.
AIM
To equip students with early-to-intermediate industry-led
skills and knowledge in audio engineering and production. To
facilitate the development of self-reflective creative practice,
underpinned by transferable skills.
QUALIFICATION
This is an NZQA accredited programme of study that leads to
the Level 5 NZ Diploma in Audio Engineering and Production.
CAREER OPTIONS
Studio engineer, Post production engineer – film and TV, Radio
broadcast producer/engineer, Sound location recorder,
Mastering engineer, Live sound engineer – F.O.H and
monitors, Music producer.
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
SAE Auckland works in conjunction with many world
renowned industry partners, giving our students access to
incredible opportunities and experiences.
Some of our partners include: Serato, We Create, Sony, The
Big Screen Symposium, Face Television, Acoustix and
many more.
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COURSE INFORMATION
QUALIFICATION : Diploma in Audio Production
DURATION : 10 Months full time
INTAKE : February
FEES : • Domestic: $11,891
• International: $23,636
CREDITS: 120 Credits
LEARNING Total : 1200 Hours
HOURS: • Teaching hours: 640 hours
• Self Directed: 560 hours
TIMETABLE : SAE Auckland open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
Classes will be timetabled within this period.
SAE Auckland studios open:
• Monday-Sunday 9am-10pm
TRIMESTER • Trimester 1: 10th February - 1st May 2020
DATES: • Trimester 2: 18th May - 7th August 2020
• Trimester 3: 14th August - 13th November 2020
• Cross Crediting
Cross crediting is at the discretion of the Academic Manager and
will be applied in circumstances where a student is transitioning
from one programme to another. To ensure the currency of
learning, cross crediting of courses will be automatic for any
courses undertaken within fives years of the cross crediting.
• Application process for RPL or credit transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or credit transfer applies
to circumstances where a learner can demonstrate relevant
and current knowledge gained through prior learning and/
or a learner is requesting credits to be transferred from a
qualification with comparable outcomes.
Applicants who believe they meet the criteria for RPL or credit
transfer should complete the application form and attach
relevant certified documentation including official academic
records and/or evidence of learning outcomes being met
through previous work/life experience. An interview may also be
conducted with the Academic Manager. Each application will be
assessed by relevant academic staff.
 TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3

• AP501: CHAMBER • AP503: STAGE • AP505: INSTALLATION

Explores sonic issues and implications of Explores sonic issues and implications of Introduction to audio-visual installation in
conducting a collaborative audio recording conducting a collaborative audio recording stadia, theatres, concert halls, galleries and
in a small-to-medium acoustic space. and subsequent mix of a live on-stage other commercial workplaces.
performance.

• AP502: CHURCH
Explores sonic issues and implications of
conducting a collaborative audio recording
in a medium-to-large acoustic space.
• AP504: POST
Introduction to sound design, foley and
ADR (Automated Dialogue Replacement) in
various screen formats.
• CC506: TIROHANGA
Groups produce a suite of outputs that
display an individualised integration of
production techniques acquired over the
previous courses.

YEAR LONG

• CC500: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

This 36-week course provides a platform for engagement with transferable skills via collaborative client projects with a key focus on
employability in Aotearoa/New Zealand

Upon completion of the Diploma in Audio Production you will be able to apply for entry into the
second year of the degree studies, at the discretion of the Academic Manager.

*For full course descriptions and degree information, please visit our website.

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