VET: Music Industry

Learning Area Leader: Mr Hambly

VETis Coordinator: Mr Terry Hermon

Career Paths / Future Directions:

Audio technician, Sound recordist, P.A. operator

VET programs lead to nationally recognised qualification, thereby offering students the opportunity to gain both the VCE and a nationally portable Vocational Education and Training (VET) Certificate. Please note: This is not a music performance course. Students should select VCE Music Performance if they wish to play music in group and solo settings.

Units 1 & 2 (Code: VETT11, VETT22)

Description

Certificate III in Sound Production involves music Industry knowledge, along with specialist training in audio technology both in ‘Live’ and ‘Studio Based’ environments.

Outcome

Completion of six (6) units of competence including:

• Contribute to health and safety of self and others.

• Implement copyright arrangements.

• Work effectively in the Music Industry.

• Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice.

• Repair and maintain audio equipment.

• Undertake live audio operations.

Assessment

Assessment may involve:

• Practical demonstration of skills

• Operating a P.A. System

• Operating equipment safely

• Use of Digital Audio workstations using Pro Tools software

• Completion of basic recordings

Students who complete the Unit 1 & 2 sequence but do not progress to Units 3/4 of Sound Production will be given recognition of VCE Units 1 & 2 and will receive a Statement of Attainment for the VET units they completed.

Units 3 & 4 (Code: VETT33, VETT44)

Description

Certificate III in Music Sound Production involves music Industry knowledge, along with specialist training in audio technology both in ‘Live’ and ‘Studio Based’ environments.

This subject also is able to be used as a 3-4 sequence for the Completion of a VCE subject

Outcome

Completion of five (5) units of competence:

• Operate sound reinforcement systems.

• Record and mix a basic music demo.

• Install and disassemble audio equipment.

• Mix music in a studio environment.

• Manage audio input sources.

Assessment

• Practical demonstration of skills

• Production of a recording

• Use appropriate equipment and mix a live performance

• Written reports and tests

• End of year VCE Examination

The satisfactory completion of Units 3 & 4 Music Industry - Sound Production will earn the student a Certificate III in Music Industry - Sound Production (VET).

On the completion of Units 3 & 4 VCE Vet Music Industry - Sound Production, students will be eligible to receive VCE Unit credits.

Students who choose not to receive a study score may still receive the VET Certificate III in Music Industry - Sound Production upon completion of the required units of Competence.