2020
DIPLOMA IN electronic
Music PRODUCTION
COURSE OVERVIEW
PURPOSE
This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their
experience and practice in the production of electronic music
and in DJ production techniques. It provides the music
industry with performers who have an extended repertoire
of DJ and electronic music production skills to perform
competently ad creatively. 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 DJ and electronic music 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 Electronic Music Production.
CAREER OPTIONS
Music producer, Beat maker, Live performance, DJ,
Post-production engineer, Recording engineer, Mixing
engineer, Mastering engineer, Location recorder,
Control room designer
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 Electronic Music Production
DURATION : 10 Months full time
INTAKE : February, May
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

• MP501: HOUSE • MP503: DOWNTEMPO • MP505: INSTALLATION

Introduces students to the concept of
essential production tools, composition
techniques and genre families with a focus
on House music.
• MP502: HIP HOP
This project furthers the concept of genre
families with a focus on composition and
production techniques of Hip Hop.
This project furthers the concept of genre
families with a focus on composition and
production techniques of Downtempo.
• MP504: HUNTER-GATHERER
Produce a composition that recombines of
elements such as compositional techniques,
instruments, media, production techniques
and traditions, language and location.
Identify a key practitioner and explore their
innovative practice as a contribution to the
music production community, and develop
an audio product that emulates the qualities
of the identified practice.
• 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 Music 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.

SAE Auckland
12 Heather Street
ADMISSIONS
12 Heather Street AUCKLAND.SAE.EDU
Parnell, Auckland (+64) 9 373 4712
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