Diploma in Sonic Arts North

Course details

You will learn industry-relevant skills related to composing, recording, mixing, and mastering audio tracks, and develop professional capabilities in music production, live sound recording, and audio engineering.

You can expect extensive hands-on training in cutting-edge recording studios. In addition, industry attachments with companies in the media and entertainment industries will allow you to gain valuable real-world experience.

Course Outcomes

• Develop an appreciation for various musical genres
• Build valuable skills in location sound recording, multi-track recording, audio post-production, sound design, sonic experimentation, live sound reinforcement, composition, and performance
• Gain experience using an extensive range of audio technology and equipment, HD software, analogue synthesizers, and instruments
• Undergo a 16-week industry attachment programme with organisations such as MediaCorp Radio, Oak3 Films, Sennheiser, Snakeweed Studios, and Timbre Group

Career Opportunities

DSA graduates can look forward to a variety of jobs from arranger, composer to sound editor and sound designer that are sought after in the entertainment and media industries.They can also find jobs as in-house music specialists for mobile phone developers and game manufacturers.

• Arranger
• Audio Post-Production Editor
• Composer
• Dialogue Editor
• Live Sound Engineer
• Sound/Audio Designer

Course Structure

General Modules (16 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Organisational Behaviour 
• Introduction to Programming 
• Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving 
• Effective Communication 

Discipline Modules (20 MC)  

6 compulsory modules: 

• Creative Concepts 
• Art of Story 
• Sound Design 
• Interactive Media and Content Development 
• Arts History (2 MC)
• Creative Enterprise (2 MC)

Specialisation Modules (50 MC)  

13 compulsory modules: 

• Music Theory and Keyboard Skills 
• Music Theory and Practice 
• Recording Studio Fundamentals 
• Sound Synthesis 
• Live Sound 
• Arts Management 
• Single-Camera Production 
• Instrument Design 
• Sonic Art Studio 
• Music Composition 
• Sound for Media 
• Advanced Recording Studio Techniques 
• Contemporary and World Music Appreciation (2 MC)

Industry Orientation Programme (32 MC)  

4 compulsory modules: 

• Project 
• Portfolio Development 
• Character and Citizenship Education 
• Industry Immersion Programme (20 MC)

Freely Chosen Module (4 MC)  

Obtain a total of 4 modular credits from the prescribed range of modules offered by RP's Schools and Centre.

Entry Requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements  

Subject                                                    Grade  

English Language                                    1-7

Mathematics (Elementary/Additional)      1-7

Any two other subjects                            1-6

Note:

To be eligible for selection, you must also have sat for one subject listed in the second group of relevant subjects for the ELR2B2-D Aggregate Type.