Associate Degree of Music (Creative Technology)
Bring the Noise to Incredible Live Experiences
Do you dream of producing sound for live audiences at top festivals, venues and stadiums? Want to gain the audio expertise that’s in demand for events?
Delivered by Industri Ed, this two-year Live Sound Production program brings your passion for live music and performance to life with an in-depth course rooted in practical, hands-on experience. You will develop the technical skill, aural training, and operational know-how to be part of the dynamic world of live music.
Course Overview
Campus
Durations
Domestic students: 4 study periods (full-time accelerated) or 6 study periods (part-time equivalent).
International students: 6 study periods full-time.
Start Date
February, May, September
Study Period 3 2025
- Orientation Week: 1 Sep – 5 Sep
- Week 1: 8 Sept – 12 Sept
- Week 7 Study Break: 20th Oct – 24th Oct
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 1 Dec – 5 Dec
Study Period 1 2026
- Orientation Week: 2 Feb – 6 Feb
- Week 1: 9 Feb – 13 Feb
- Week 7 Study Break: 23 Mar – 27 Mar
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 4 May – 8 May
Study Period 2 2026
- Orientation Week: 25 May – 29 May
- Week 1: 1 Jun – 5 Jun
- Week 7 Study Break: 13 Jul – 17 Jul
- Week 13 Assessment Week: 24 Aug – 28 Aug
Entry Requirements
School leaver applicants must:
- Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification (or overseas equivalent as assessed by the Department of Education, including the International Baccalaureate (IB)), in the last 2 years.
Students who have successfully completed the senior level of the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (or equivalent (VCAL/VCE(VM)in the last 2 years; may be eligible for entry into a diploma level course. Students may use the diploma as a pathway into a degree.
View entry requirements for applicants with tertiary study and mature-age applicants.
Fees
Indicative annual course fees:
- Study period 1: $9,126
- Study period 2: $9,126
- Study period 3: $6,084
Indicative total course fee: $48,672
* Fees provided are indicative only and are subject to change by AIM without notice.
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What You’ll Study
Our small class sizes emphasise dedicated mentorship with our industry-experienced instructors — providing the unique insights and in-demand skills necessary to ensure that all of our students are industry-ready when they graduate.
And if you decide to continue your education, the credits you’ve earned will be fully transferable to the Australian Institute of Music, meaning you can complete a Bachelor’s degree with just one more year of study.
