Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should be able to:

• Record a full band (any kind of music) onto a professional, industry standard, Digital Audio Workstation.
• Make basic decisions in terms of microphone choice and placement, audio editing and processing.
• Use industry standard DAW’s to perform advanced tasks such as processing and mixing audio.
• Perform basic MIDI programming demonstrating an understanding of musical arrangement.
• Work on multiple projects towards a deadline and manage their own time and resources.

Course Modules

• Music Business and style N4-N6
• Arranging and production N4-N6
• Electronic music and keyboard technique N4-N6
• Sound engineering N4-N6

Admission Requirements

The following learning is assumed to be in place before enrolling:

• Grade 12 certificate or an equivalent qualification
• A national certificate: N3 or national senior certificate
• Computer literacy
• Music aptitude

What is the course duration and class schedule?

• N4 – 6 months
• N5 – 6 months
• N6 – 12 months (incl. experiential learning)
• Classes are scheduled 5 days per week (Full Time)