Music & Audio
Music shapes our society culturally, morally and emotionally - and can be life-changing on a personal level. Our world simply wouldn't be the same without it.
Music, and how it is delivered and received, is one of the world's most important art and communication forms. Whether you're passionate about playing or creating music, our courses provide the tools, insights and connections to help you thrive in this sought-after industry.
Join us and contribute your unique creativity to the soundtrack of future generations.
Get career-ready and go beyond your local music scene with an in-depth understanding of audio engineering through studio production, post-production and live production.
Get behind the scenes of the entertainment industry and be the person who connects audiences with their favourite artists, fashion and music.
A comprehensive blend of creative, technical, and industry-specific skills, guided by renowned ARIA award-winning faculty and industry professionals.
Can’t wait for a career as a music producer? Take the first step towards making it happen with a multifaceted music production education.
Music & Audio
Which path into the music industry will you take?
Create emotive soundscapes to support and improve storytelling across various mediums. Craft compositions that breathe life into film, games, TV and more.
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With great attention to detail, Mixing Engineers orchestrate the technical aspects of ensuring optimal sound quality and seamless operation of equipment. These days, this could be in a recording studio as an engineer or music producer, a mastering session, at a live gig, for a film or TV show, or a live broadcast. From making anything sound good to mixing tracks, they shape the artistic vision of each client. There is a lot of work for this type of professional.
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Perform songs or musical compositions in a studio setting for recording and release. You may work closely with a band, music producer, sound engineer, and songwriters.
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"I’m pretty much my own band. To be able to play music every day and get paid for what I’m doing is pretty insane."
Music Victoria is an independent, not-for-profit organisation representing musicians, venues, music businesses, and professionals, advocating for the music sector and developing and promoting the Victorian music community.
Ableton is widely used across the music industry, particularly its products Live, Push, Note, and Link. Ableton's software and hardware sets an industry standard for music creation and performance.
Waves is one of the world’s leading developers of audio plugins and signal processors. Its cutting-edge software and hardware are used in all elements of audio production, from tracking to mixing, mastering, and more.
Learn from experts with global industry experience, from touring musicians to ARIA-award winners.
Choose from online study, on-campus study or a blend of both, with part-time and full-time options available.
Take advantage of our longstanding industry partnerships to gain real-world experience, build vital connections and graduate job-ready from day one.
Benefit from our personalised approach to learning with small class sizes and a focus on cultivating your unique creative voice and talent.
Collarts offers an array of exciting courses to help you uncover your true creative potential. Speak with a careers consultant, or download our course guide