Graduate Certificate in Audio Production

The overall aim of the Graduate Certificate in Audio Production programme is to equip graduates from a relevant discipline with the skills and knowledge that fulfil the expectations of the audio production industry, its practitioners and clients.

Graduate Certificate students will broaden their knowledge and focus on a targeted area of audio production which will enhance their professional skills or allow them to staircase to further study.

BAP215 Audio Equipment
This paper is intended to address the critical use of all manner of sound engineering tools, with professional choices made in the application of each device.

BAP300 Applied Acoustics
Specialised audiological ear-testing is addressed, a foundation for future industrial or hospital vocations. Analytical assessments of indoor areas are practised.

BAP330 Industry Applications
The diverse range of industry applications within the audio field has a common thread of sound reinforcement technology throughout. The ability to convey knowledge, implement, manage and operate these technologies in the public arena, for various applications, is a vitial skill for audio professionals.  An overview of the lighting profession is essential at this stage, as many live sound operators are being asked to supply basic lighting along with their hire-sound services.

BAP350 Professional Studies
Public speaking skills and a high level of communication skills are required for success in the audio industry. Along with acute hearing skills, students will develop professional practices appropriate to the industry.

BAP355 Specialist Audio
Specialist Audio is a paper that offers students the opportunity to specialize in two areas of choice, all involving advanced and/or investigative applications within a wider audio field.  Other areas will be added in time, to reflect new developments and refinements within the broad field of audio, and staff research interests.

BAP365 Major Research Project
This paper offers a chance for students to be involved in a major project.

Elective Papers
Elective papers must be approved by the programme manager

Application by Academic Qualification
Entry is open to degree graduates. However, those who have been able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.

Additional Criteria

In addition, the following requirements may apply to applicants:

• Applicants are required to provide two confidential references from people who are able to affirm that the applicant is of good character and reputation.

• Applicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes in accordance with the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2013 as below. 

• The head of faculty will determine the maximum number of students permitted to enrol in the degree programme. If there are more applicants than places available, students will be selected primarily on level of achievement in music performance, musicianship and theory, and/or technical knowledge and skills.

• All enrolments for the Graduate Diploma in Audio Production are at the discretion of the programme manager in consultation with the head of faculty and teaching staff, as required.  

The student completing the Graduate Certificate in Audio Production will normally be expected to complete the programme within three years. The overall programme of study for every graduate certificate candidate requires 60 credits for successful completion of the qualification. Every candidate is required to pass 60 credits: a minimum of 45 credits at level 7 and a maximum of 15 credits at level 6 as outlined in the relevant programme schedule.