Lifestyle & Digital Music
Music Production Fundamentals Short Course
The Fundamentals of Music Production Short Course introduces you to modern production techniques used by today’s producers and creators. You learn core concepts such as arrangement, sound design, recording, editing and mixing while working inside industry-standard digital audio tools.
The course focuses on practical skills so you can start building your own tracks and understanding how professional productions come together. It is suited to new producers who want clear, structured guidance and a strong entry point into the world of music production. The course is offered in blended mode through selected Boston City Campus Support Centres.
Durban Musgrave, East London, Braamfontein, Pretoria Arcadia, Bloemfontein, and Sandton.
Programme Summary
Programme Name
Music Production Fundamentals
Programme Type
Short Learning Programme
Entry Requirements
Open Entry
Credits
Non-credit Bearing
Duration
11 Months (minimum) or 12 Months (maximum)
All modules are compulsory and must be passed.
- Introduction to Music Production
- How To (Exploring South African and international music genres)
- Advanced Production Techniques
- The Music Business
SC Assessment Strategy C (ASSC1): Formative assessments (FA1, FA2 and FA3), also known as quizzes, will count thirty percent (30%) – ten percent (10%) each – towards the overall mark. A summative assessment in the form of a final exam or assignment (SA1), will seventy percent (70%) towards the overall mark.
SC Assessment Strategy 2 (ASSC2): The formative assessments (FA1 & FA2), also known as an assignment or test, will count sixty percent (60%) – thirty percent (30%) each – towards the overall mark. The summative assessment in the form of a final exam (SA1), will count forty percent (40%).
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel involved in the music production process, such as producers, engineers, and artists.
- Gain insight into the tools and technologies commonly used in music production, such as Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), MIDI controllers, and virtual instruments.
- Understand how to produce various local and international music genres such as Amapiano, afrobeats, house music and many more indigenous genres.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, historical, and social contexts that have influenced the development of South African music genres, showcasing an awareness of the rich cultural diversity within the country
- Explore various techniques for sampling audio recordings, including looping, chopping, time-stretching, and pitch-shifting, using digital audio workstations (DAWs).
- Understand intellectual property protection for music, including trademarks, copyrights, and legal steps to safeguard your creative work and artistic identity.
- Identify and differentiate between the main players in the music industry, such as artists, managers, labels, publishers, distributors, promoters, and digital platforms.
- Analyse global music market trends, regional variations in music consumption, and the cultural factors influencing music preferences around the world.
On successful completion the learner will be issued with a From Studio to Stage Short Learning Programme.