Course overview
In this course, you have the opportunity to learn dynamic skills across composition, performance and production. Working with high-calibre music professionals, composers, producers and engineers in one-on-one tutoring and group master classes to develop your unique style and sound. Master the latest industry techniques to create and produce your own music, including traditional and experimental approaches in composition, scoring arranging, orchestration, recording, digital audio and post-production. Be mentored to deliver major works from concept to completion, including a commercial release and a personal showreel to begin your career portfolio.
You will have access to our state-of-the-art recording facilities to record and mix on campus. Master your craft on first-class digital and analogue equipment, custom-designed production suites, creative spaces with some of the best Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), sample libraries, synthesisers, audio plugins and mastering software.
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Majors
Areas of study
Composition, digital technology (DAW Skills), music production.
Other Information
Fees and charges
Refer to Australian Institute of Music current fee information.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Arranger, DJ, electronic musician, film and TV composer, instrumental composer, live performer, music producer, recording engineer, songwriter, studio musician. Or extend your studies towards Education, Postgraduate Music (on campus), Music Librarian, Music Therapy.
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Applicants under 21 (including current Year 12s) Applicants under the age of 21 must provide evidence of at least one of the following: satisfactory completion of HSC (Higher School Certificate) including a minimum of English Standard in the last 2 years. Note that any result below a Band 3 in English Standard may require further assessment. satisfactory completion of IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma qualification in the past 2 years satisfactory completion of an AQF VET qualification (Certificate IV and above, or equivalent as assessed by DET) satisfactory completion of at least 6 months full-time tertiary study (AQF level 5 or higher). Applicants with work and life experience Applicants who are 21 years of age or older at the time of application are entitled to mature-age consideration. Mature-age applicants may obtain entry by performing to a satisfactory level in an audition and/or digital portfolio and/or interview. For applicants who do not meet the above criteria, admission may be granted by the Director of Academic Affairs or nominee based on a documented assessment of the applicant's overall ability to undertake the program of study and to achieve the course learning outcomes. For more information, contact AIM directly .
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne CampusVIC