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CURRICULUM & SHORT COURSES INAUGURAL JANUARY 2027 INTAKE

PRACTICE-LED
SHORT COURSES.

Inaugural January 2027 Offerings. Intensive, hands-on modules designed for immediate technical and commercial readiness across Audio Engineering, Music Production, Music Business, and Live Staging.

LIVE 12 Weeks Intensive

Studio Tracking & Live Sound Engineering

Engineered for practitioners who require immediate technical competency across commercial recording studios and live performance venues.

Core Syllabus Topics:
  • Acoustic Signal Flow & Preamp Gain Staging
  • Microphone Polar Patterns & Stereo Array Techniques
  • Multi-track Drum & Vocal Session Recording
  • Live Console Operations (Digital & Analog)
  • Dynamic EQ, Parallel Compression & Reverb Spaces
  • Final Mix Delivery & Broadcast Loudness Criteria
LIVE 12 Weeks Intensive

Modern Music Production & Synthesis

Develop technical and creative autonomy. Transition from basic loops to finished, industry-competitive arrangements.

Core Syllabus Topics:
  • DAW Architecture & Workflow Optimization
  • Subtractive & FM Synthesis Principles
  • Rhythmic Quantization & Drum Layering
  • Vocal Pitch Correction & Tuning Chains
  • Arrangement Dynamics & Harmonic Progressions
  • Stem Preparation & Commercial Mastering
LIVE 8 Weeks Intensive

Music Business, Rights & Strategic Management

Equipping practitioners and creative managers with the commercial acumen required to protect rights and monetize catalogue assets.

Core Syllabus Topics:
  • Master & Publishing Rights Administration
  • Collection Societies (PROs, CMOs, SoundExchange)
  • Sync Licensing for Film, Television & Gaming
  • Artist Management Agreements & Split Sheets
  • DSP Pitching & Algorithmic Streaming Strategies
  • Live Touring Economics & Budget Forecasting
LIVE 10 Weeks Intensive

Live Concert Staging & Technical Direction

Live concert and festival execution. Learn how world-class stages are engineered and operated safely under real-time constraints.

Core Syllabus Topics:
  • Technical Riders, Input Lists & Stage Plots
  • DMX512 Automated Lighting Control
  • RF Frequency Coordination & In-Ear Monitoring
  • Trussing Rigging & Electrical Power Sizing
  • LED Wall Synchronization & Media Servers
  • Production Logistics & Run-of-Show Protocols
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Full academic progression pathways (1-Year Diplomas and Undergraduate Degrees) will commence in September 2027 following validated institutional accreditation. Register your interest for curriculum updates.