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CUA30920 Cert III Music

In-Person Intensive

Gain real-world experience in the Music industry, from composing to recording and promoting your music for Performers; or mixing, mastering and running events for Production Engineers.

The Certificate III in Music course is suitable for students who are currently performing music and wish to develop their music skills. It is also for students who prefer the backstage role in AV (Audio Visual ) production. Performance and Production stream students will complete the same core industry units.

Assignments are a mixture of written and practical tasks. Training will be taught from a Christian worldview. Available for students in years 10-12, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification on completion. Students will receive up to 7 points towards their QCE for this training. 

Performance Stream

If you are already playing or performing and want to develop your knowledge and skills and promote your music, then this course is for you. During this course, performers will explore various genres of music, learn about digital audio workstations (DAWs), write, record, and produce their own music, build a music portfolio, and explore different ways to earn a living in the music industry.

Production Stream

If you enjoy being behind the scenes and want to learn to produce music and support performers, then this  course stream is for you. During this course, production engineers will explore sound and lighting, plan and manage events, and produce and market music for performers. This course will help you develop your skills in designing stage lighting, mixing and recording live music, editing post-production and capturing photos to develop EPKs (Electronic Press Kits) for marketing. No prior experience is required. 

Course Requirements

  • Students must submit an audition video to paul.pardede@faith.qld.edu.au to apply for this course.  
  • Students must attend live, interactive lessons for collaborative learning, 2 hours on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Video recordings are used as revision tools and do not replace attendance and interaction.
  • Students must have their webcam on and speak to other students using a microphone. 
  • Students must have a fast and reliable internet connection, as well as a webcam and microphone, to participate in video conferencing.
  • Students must attend two in-person intensives in Terms 2 and 3.
  • Students must complete one work experience placement to learn audio engineering skills in Term 2 serving in the sound team of their local church (or equivalent). Production students must also complete a second Audio-Visual work experience placement in Term 3.
  • Students must complete intensives, which can be completed at your local church or equivalent:
    • The Performance Stream must complete one intensive in Term 2 for practical learning on operating sound equipment.
    • The Production stream completes two internships: one in Term 2 for practical learning on operating sound equipment and one in Term 3 for AV and lighting. 
  • To demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, Students will be expected to hand in one practical assignment per week, which they will complete in their own time, in addition to interactive sessions. 30 minutes to 2 hours per task.

Real World Application 

Receive practical training to start a career in the music industry and learn to:

Compose songs

Record, mix and master tracks using DAW

Plan a concert tour and promote your music .

Write Perform and Record Original Songs 

Write lyrics and melody for an Easter song

Cover a popular song in a different genre

Write a praise or worship song

Perform live at the intensive and have your music featured in our weekly Faith Talks chapel service

 

Build a Portfolio

Students will use their original material to feature in a portfolio for potential work in the industry.

Track your viewers and see engagement build.

Course Information

Course Trainer

Paul Pardede

Paul Pardede

RTO Trainer

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