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The Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Diploma programme will empower students with the full spectrum of skills to become professional electronic music producers and performers. You will cover foundational music theory knowledge before progressing to the intricacies of crafting tracks and beats in a wide range of electronic music genres. The programme will take you through the building blocks of loops and samples and challenge you to create sonic scapes that push the boundaries of the genre. You will be challenged to think critically and creatively as you dive into the technical aspects of sound design using both soft synths and hardware synthesisers. Extremely good. Must not be missed!
Through collaborative and experiential learning, you will be encouraged to push the envelope and explore the diverse range of electronic music genres from Techno to Trance, from House to Dubstep. Students must be prepared to experiment and get out of their comfort zone to uncover the artist inside. The maximum teacher to student ratio for the course is 1:10.
By the end of the course, you will be ready to kickstart your career as an electronic music producer or performer.
| January 2023 Intake | Fees | Application Close Date |
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| Full-Time 12 Months Part-Time 24 Months | Local Course Fees : S$17,950 Course Administration Fee : S$545 Total Course Fees Payable : S$18,495 International Course Fees : S$22,700 Course Administration Fee : S$905 Total Course Fees Payable : S$23,605 | Local : 16th September 2022 International : 5th September 2022 |
| All fees are inclusive of prevailing GST |
Synopsis:
Digital Audio Workstations are critical parts of today’s music production process. You will learn to use the major DAWs in the industry now, namely Logic Pro and Pro Tools. Explore how to set up projects, record and edit music and utilise plug-ins to create unique music.
Objectives:
This module aims to introduce students to the functions and operations of DAWs. Students will be able to perform basic recording and editing of music tracks in preparation for more advanced production work further on in their course.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Gain a foundational understanding of the inner workings of a modern recording studio. You will get the opportunity to work with a wide range of industry-standard digital and audio equipment including the iconic Neve 5088 mixer.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students with critical skills in operating studio recording gear and equipment through a heavy focus on experiential learning. Students will also be required to propose their own studio equipment list and justify their decisions.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
A solid foundation in music theory is essential for anyone working in the industry. In this module, you will cover a wide range of music theory aspects which will enable you to effectively communicate and collaborate with other musicians and performers.
Objectives:
This module aims to develop students to have music theory knowledge equivalent to the ABRSM Grade 5. Students will learn to read and write musical notations, differentiate between different key and time signatures, and write effective melodies.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
This module highlights how audio engineers create mixes to bring a performance to life. You will work with audio equipment like mixers, compressors, speakers and microphones. Ultimately, they will plan the set up and schematics for a small to medium sized live sound event.
Objectives:
This module introduces students to various equipment and digital gears that audio engineers use for a live event. Students will develop the skills needed to set up and operate a live sound event to achieve desired sonic results.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Explore the major role MIDI plays in modern music composition, both in music composed solely through MIDI or tracks supplemented by MIDI elements. You will learn how to do sequencing and sampling using MIDI, and how you can apply sound editing techniques to create organic and realistic sounds.
Objectives:
This module equips students to operate a MIDI instrument and sequence MIDI in different styles.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Explore how elements of form, hook, melody, rhythm and rhyme are put together in the art of songwriting. You will also examine the various iconic hits through music history and break down what makes them so successful.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students with the ability to write effective hooks and melodies, and engaging lyrics for their original music.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
This module introduces students to audio post production with an emphasis on sound design for Live Events and Video Games. Students will be trained in creating Soundtracks, SFX and Foley, Loops, Layers, Transitions and Stingers.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students with the ability to create an effective soundscape, effective intro music soundtrack for a live event, and develop effective sound effects.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Learn about the craft of taking a piece of musical idea and scoring it for a specific group of performers. Explore how this is done in the modern context through the use of DAWs.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to write effective parts for a 5-piece band using different arrangement techniques.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Develop the ears to source for promising samples that comprise elements such as rhythm, melody, speech, sounds. Learn to make and arrange effective Breakbeats and its subgenres, by incorporating drum breaks sampled from early recordings of funk, jazz, and R&B.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to manipulate and mix samples of pre-recorded sounds or clips of existing songs, and incorporate them into an original music track.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Create digitally-sampled loops in the style of the top producers of today’s popular circuits. Learn to use any and all loops made from field recordings to organic performances, creating tracks that contain both hypnotic repetitions as well as juxtapositions and clever twists.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to create complex musical compositions for different purposes in both studio and live settings.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Learn the hybrid techniques to rearrange the curated musical parts. Arrange original patterns inline with the mainstays for quintessential beats and create unique banks, racks and kits to include historical elements and structures of hip hop lore that continue to be used to date.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to use digital production techniques to make beats and compose a full piece of music.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
Master the fundamental parameters of synthesis. Enter a world where you hold the key to every single tone and its mode of oscillation. Get to create unique tapestries of interlinking waves with the nuances and complexities that outshine even the preset patches.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to manipulate software synthesisers to create unique sounds to be used in music compositions and tracks.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
What is sound? Address this fundamental question as you explore how sound is produced, propagated, received and ultimately perceived by human ears.
Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to effectively identify and capture sounds in a recording studio environment. Students will also be able to apply psychoacoustic techniques to make effective use of low-frequency content.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
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Objectives:
This module aims to equip students to effectively identify and capture sounds made with physical synthesizers. Students will also be able to apply synthesis techniques in a modular environment to make effective and sonically lush content.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
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Objectives:
This module aims to equip students with a complete understanding of the tools, apps and technologies that will form the basis for a live MIDI rig, with emphasis on installing and configuring the devices for minimum downtime risk. Students will also learn to create tweakable (performable) parameters.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
Synopsis:
This module looks at how the music industry has evolved in the face of sweeping changes as you explore the commercial and business aspects of the music industry. You will navigate key aspects such as copyright, publishing, artist development and creative concepts for music releases. Hone your skills through developing a comprehensive business development plan for yourself or a budding music talent you know.
Objectives:
The module will equip students to develop music business plans and creative concepts for artist development and music releases.
Duration:
11 weeks, 33 hours
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| Club/Radio DJ | Performer/Artist | Electronic Music Producer | Recording Engineer | Audio Developer |
| Sound Designer | Film/TV/Video Composer/Scorer | Sound Designer (Games and Tech) | SFX Editor | |
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