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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT)

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Course: BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Duration: Three years full-time
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 25

Entry criteria: Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each in three NZQA UE approved subjects and literacy – 10 credits in literacy at Level 2 or above, and 10 credits in numeracy at Level 1 or above. Successful performance audition also required.
Mature entry applicants need to be aged 20 before March 1 of the first year of enrolment, and provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience. In exceptional circumstances an applicant aged under 20, who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme, may be considered provided they have successfully completed an approved course, or programme, deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry, e.g. Certificate in Music. Or, completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be equivalent of any of the above, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

Emphasis: The Bachelor of Contemporary Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music. Students learn a variety of practical skills including performance, composition, arranging, songwriting, as well as learning industry standard recording and production software. Students are further prepared for a professional career through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion. Students also have access to world-class recording equipment and studios at SIT sound in collaboration with audio production students.

Qualification: B.ContMus (Bachelor of Contemporary Music)

Career prospects: Performer, songwriter, composer for film, television, and theatre, and music arranger. Students will also have the necessary skills for a career as a music educator or music writer, and also pursue further study in music therapy, music education, and music research.

Facilities: 300-seat performance theatre with top of the line PA and lighting systems, 60-seat performance theatre, large MIDI and keyboard suites, recording room, practice rooms, ensemble rooms equipped with top of the line amps, keyboards, and drum sets, lecture rooms and performance room.

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett, Kelly Kennedy.

Applications: From September onwards.
Phone: (03) 948-2668, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz

Course: GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Duration: One year full-time.
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Entry criteria: Applicants are expected to already have a degree and will need to pass an audition (video okay). Applicants without a degree who are able to demonstrate equivalent practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind may be granted admission.

Emphasis: The overall aim of the Graduate Diploma in Contemporary Music is to equip graduates, who may have majored in a different discipline, with the skills and knowledge that fulfil the expectations of the contemporary music industry, its practitioners and clients. Graduate Diploma students will acquire critical thinking and independent learning skills, along with in depth knowledge in contemporary music and will enhance their professional skills in this selected area or staircase to postgraduate study.

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett, Kelly Kennedy.

Applications: From September onwards.
Phone: (03) 948-2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz

Course: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Duration: 20 weeks full-time.
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Emphasis: The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Music aims to equip students who may have majored in a different discipline with skills and knowledge to meet the expectations of the music industry and music education sector. Students can select from a variety of practical classes including performance, composition, arranging, song writing, as well as learning industry standard recording and production software. Students can also further their professional career through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion.

Qualification: Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Music

Career prospects: Students will be equipped with skills to embark on a career as a performer, songwriter, composer for film, television, and theatre, and music arranger. Students will also have the necessary skills for a career as a music educator or music writer, and also pursue further study in music therapy, music education, and music research.

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett, Kelly Kennedy.

Applications: From September onwards.
Phone: (03) 948-2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac

Course: BACHELOR OF AUDIO PRODUCTION

Duration: Three years full-time.
Commences:
Emphasis: Major subject areas are: audio engineering and production, applied acoustics, specialist audio, major research project, industry studies, electronics, information technology, professional studies, acoustics, music technology. Other elective papers as approved by Programme Manager. As an Avid Learning Partner the course also offers certified training in ProTools.

Career prospects:Work and/or postgraduate study in audio production and related fields. Career prospects include live and studio sound engineering and production, post, field and sound design production for visual media, audiology, AV technician, event production designer, audio archivist, technology education and sales.

Facilities: Five purpose-built studios with attached recording rooms. Large recording auditorium, industry standard, up-to-date equipment including our AVID S6 Surround post production and Foley suite. SSL AWS900+SE recording console, a purpose-built 300-seat performance theatre with top of the line PA and lighting systems. A 60-seat performance theatre and large MIDI and keyboard suites.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Douglas Heath, Programme Manager
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz

Course: Double Degree in BACHELOR OF AUDIO PRODUCTION & BACHELOR OF CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Duration: Four years full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 25

Entry criteria: Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each in three NZQA UE approved subjects and literacy – 10 credits in literacy at Level 2 or above, and 10 credits in numeracy at Level 1 or above. Successful performance audition also required. Mature entry applicants need to be aged 20 before March 1 of the first year of enrolment, and provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience. In exceptional circumstances an applicant aged under 20, who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme, may be considered provided they have successfully completed an approved course, or programme, deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry, e.g. Certificate in Music. Or, completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be equivalent of any of the above, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

As well as the criteria prescribed in the curriculum documents of the degrees, students will be further selected on their aptitude, attitude and relevant experience in related fields.

Career Opportunities: Graduates from this pathway of study will be well rounded musicians and sound engineers. Graduates will be well versed in high quality studio recording and live sound work as well as having skills to pursue a career as a performer, composer or specialised instrument teacher.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Douglas Heath, Programme Manager, School of Sound, Audio Engineering & Production
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz

Course: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUDIO PRODUCTION

Duration: 17 weeks full-time or 34 weeks part time.
Commences:
Emphasis: Major subject areas are chosen from: audio engineering and production, applied acoustics, specialist audio, major research project, industry studies, electronics, information technology and audio software, professional studies, music theory and technology. Other elective papers as approved by Programme Manager.

Career prospects: Students will be equipped to work and/or complete postgraduate study in audio production and related fields. Career prospects include live and studio sound engineering and production, post, field and sound design production for visual media, audiology, AV technician, event production designer, audio archivist, technology education and sales.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Course: GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN AUDIO PRODUCTION

Duration: 34 weeks full-time.
Commences:

Emphasis: Major subject areas are; audio equipment, applied acoustics, specialist audio, major research project, industry studies, electronics, information technology, professional studies, acoustics, music technology. Other elective papers as approved by Programme Manager.

Career prospects: Students will be equipped to work and/or postgraduate study in audio production and related fields. Career prospects include live and studio sound engineering and production, post, field and sound design production for visual media, audiology, AV technician, event production designer, audio archivist, technology education and sales.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Douglas Heath, Programme Manager
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Course: DIPLOMA IN SOUND ENGINEERING & AUDIO PRODUCTION (leading to the NZ DIPLOMA IN AUDIO ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION (L5)

Duration: One year full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 22

Entry criteria: Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each in three NZQA UE approved subjects and literacy – 10 credits in literacy at Level 2 or above, and 10 credits in numeracy at Level 1 or above. Successful performance audition also required. Mature entry applicants need to be aged 20 before March 1 of the first year of enrolment, and provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience. In exceptional circumstances an applicant aged under 20, who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme, may be considered provided they have successfully completed an approved course, or programme, deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry, e.g. Certificate in Music. Or, completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be equivalent of any of the above, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

As well as the criteria prescribed in the curriculum documents of the degrees, students will be further selected on their aptitude, attitude and relevant experience in related fields.

Emphasis: Major subject areas are; audio engineering and production, acoustics and science of sound, NZ Music and audio industry studies, electronics, IT and audio software audio, contextual studies, music theory and technology. As an Avid Learning Partner the course also offers certified training in ProTools.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Course: DIPLOMA IN SOUND ENGINEERING & AUDIO PRODUCTION L6 (leading to the NZ DIPLOMA IN AUDIO ENGINEERING & PRODUCTION (L6)

Duration: One year full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 22

Entry criteria: Diploma In Sound Engineering & Audio Production L5

Emphasis: Major subject areas are; audio engineering and production, studio acoustics, music theory and music technology, audio electronics, sound for visual creative industry business studies, contextual research. Other elective papers as approved by Programme Manager. As an Avid Learning Partner the course also offers certified training in ProTools.

Tutors: Douglas Heath, Charlie Rodgers, Claire Benedict, Caylieh Hausser-See, Stu Carr, David Woolly, Joe Simmonds, Dave Baker and industry guests.

Applications: From September onwards.

Contact: Douglas Heath, Programme Manager, School of Sound, Audio Engineering & Production
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Course: NZ DIPLOMA IN MUSIC Level 5

Duration: One year full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 25

Entry criteria: Three subjects – at Level 3, made up of: 14 credits each in three NZQA UE approved subjects and literacy – 10 credits in literacy at Level 2 or above, and 10 credits in numeracy at Level 1 or above. Successful performance audition also required. Mature entry applicants need to be aged 20 before March 1 of the first year of enrolment, and provide evidence of relevant prior learning and experience. In exceptional circumstances an applicant aged under 20, who can show evidence of ability to succeed in the programme, may be considered provided they have successfully completed an approved course, or programme, deemed to prepare graduates for the required academic standard for entry, e.g. Certificate in Music. Or, completion of an external or overseas qualification, which is considered to be equivalent of any of the above, as approved by the Head of Faculty.

Emphasis: The NZ Dip Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music. Students learn a variety of practical skills including performance, composition, arranging, songwriting. Students are further prepared for further study and careers through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion. Access to world-class recording equipment and studios at SIT Sound, in collaboration with audio production students.

Qualification: NZDM

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett Kelly Kennedy.

Course: NZ DIPLOMA IN MUSIC Level 6

Duration: One year full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 25
Entry criteria: NZ Diploma In Music L5

Qualification: NZ Diploma In Music (L6)

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett Kelly Kennedy.

Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Phone: (03) 948 2668, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Course: CERTIFICATE IN AUDIO PRODUCTION & EVENT TECHNOLOGY
(leading to the NZ CERTIFICATE IN ENTERTAINMENT and EVENT TECHNOLOGY L4)

Duration: One year full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 22

Entry criteria: Preferably four years secondary school education. Keen interest in audio. Mature students – 20 or over.

Emphasis: Gain skills and knowledge directly relevant to initial employment or further training in the audio industry. Gain sufficient knowledge and skills for entry to the Bachelor of Audio Production.

Tutors: Stu Carr, Ash Bartlett and industry guests
Applications: From September onwards.
Contact: Stu Carr – Certificate Co-ordinator
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: stu.carr@sit.ac.nz

Course: NZ CERTIFICATE IN FOUNDATION SKILLS (Level 2) Strand In MUSIC AND MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Duration: 20 weeks full-time.
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 30

Entry criteria: Open entry. Formal English language criteria are not applicable for this Level 2 programme, however students should be proficient in English (written and spoken).

Emphasis: Gain basic music and technology skills and gain further skills and knowledge to improve your educational and employment pathway. The programme recognises the importance of applying core capabilities such as confidence, basic knowledge and skills, and literacy and numeracy, in a range of familiar music contexts.

Qualification: NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills, Strand in Music & Music Technology

Career prospects: Graduates will be able to work under general supervision in entry-level roles across a range of fields. Provides a basic entry point into music and audio production, and related fields.

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett, Kelly Kennedy.

Applications: From September onwards.
Phone: (03) 948-2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Contact: Douglas Heath – Programme Manager
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Course: NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC (Level 4)

Duration: One year full-time
Commences:
No. of students per intake: 30

Entry criteria: Students must be a minimum of 17 years at the start of their course and ideally have NCEA Level 2. Applicants over the age of 20 years at time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme. Examples of demonstration of ability to succeed are the provision of evidence of successful completion of a programme of study at Level 1 or above in a related discipline and/or employment in the related sector for one or more years. Personal commitment and a belief in one’s own ability to succeed are important personal traits and will always be taken into consideration during the selection process. An audition may be expected.

Emphasis:This certificate will equip students with a level of knowledge, skills and competence in music to provide a pathway to further education and training, and the skills to meet specific industry profiles. The course aims to develop students’ confidence as a performer and composer and prepare them for degree-level study.

Qualification: NZ Certificate in Music (Level 4)
Career prospects: Performer, composer, instrumental teacher, further degree-level studies.

Tutors: Dave Baker, Claire Benedict, Dr Sally Bodkin-Allen, Caylieh Hausser-See, Douglas Heath, Antonio Mercuri, Asher Skerrett,Kelly Kennedy.

Programme: NEW ZEALAND CERTIFICATE IN DJ AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION (Level 4)

Duration: 34 weeks full time. Part time options available.
Commences:

Entry requirements: Applicants should be 16 years of age, or older, have successfully completed NCEA Level 1 or equivalent, and have achieved a minimum standard of English as demonstrated by a minimum of eight credits at NCEA Level 1 in English. Consideration will be given to mature applicants, aged 20 years or older, who do not meet the entry criteria if they can demonstrate a history of work, industry experience which in the opinion of the Programme Manager exhibits a likelihood of success in the programme of study.
All applicants are required to attend an interview. Preference will be given to those with a high standard of achievement at NCEA Level 2 or above and/or experience in DJ or music production. If available, providing examples of music production or DJ mixes is recommended.

Summary: Share your passion for music and learn the art of DJ. Gain a solid foundation in the theory and practice of DJing and the use of computers to make music. Learn the skills you need to work as a DJ or electronic music producer.

Qualification: New Zealand Certificate in DJ and Electronic Music Production

Career prospects: This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their experience and practice in DJ and electronic music. It provides the music industry with performers who have a limited repertoire of DJ and electronic music production skills that allow them to perform in community and professional contexts.

Facilities: Eight DJ booths equipped with a mix of club and battle mixers, Technics 1200 turntables, iMacs with Serato DJ and Ableton Live, Pioneer CDJs, several types of MIDI controllers and KRK studio monitors.

Tutor: Matt Turnbull
Contact: Doug Heath – Programme Manager
Phone: (03) 948 2872, 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)
Email: doug.heath@sit.ac.nz
Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Address: Private Bag 90114, Invercargill

Phone: (03) 211 2699

Phone: 0800 4 0 FEES (0800 403 337)

Contact: Programme Manager of course

Website: www.sit.ac.nz

Study towards a career in music with the Southern Institute of Technology Limited (SIT). SIT is part of Te Pūkenga – New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.

Providing just the right mix of practical skills and music theory, SIT offers a wide range of contemporary music programmes and audio production qualifications. Students can perform at weekly concerts and organised tours, enabling the development of high-level performance skills. They benefit from one-on-one lessons and performance workshops. Students also have access to world-class recording equipment and recording studios at SIT Sound and the newly establish Te Rau o te Huia – Creative Arts centre.

The collaborative opportunities between music and audio production students provide future business networks, and of course, great friendships! In addition, SIT is the only institute in NZ where students can complete a double degree in music and audio in just 4 years.

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