Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them. We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels. |
Invercargill Campus | |
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. | |
The Graduate Certificate will cover to an advanced level, the theoretical and practical skills required for students to create, play or sing contemporary music in an industry setting. The programme will include knowledge of musical concepts, principles and techniques to identify chords, scales and modes in order to provide solutions for issues and problems associated with instrumental soloing. | |
The Bachelor of Contemporary Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music. | |
Get into the music industry as a performer with the Diploma in Contemporary Music (Level 5). Learn and develop a range of music performance and production skills to be able to perform competently and creatively. | |
The aim of the qualification is to provide those wishing to work in the music industry with further development in their understanding of what is required for employment or performance and/or provide a base for further education. | |
Search, comprehend, use and communicate information from a variety of texts and digital media relevant to the context Apply basic knowledge, including literacy and numeracy skills, to solve problems relevant to the context. | |
Study the New Zealand Certificate in Music (Level 4) and develop your experience, confidence and practice in Music. Get into the music industry and contribute to the cultural, social and economic life of Aotearoa New Zealand. | |
MAINZ Auckland Campus | |
Immerse yourself in music production and develop the ability to move between various areas of the music industry with the Graduate Diploma in Music Production. Learn to produce a range of music and related materials to a professional standard, creative and technical analysis, music project management and more. Follow your passion and refine your musical talent. | |
The aim of the Bachelor of Musical Arts is to provide you with advanced competencies in performance, production, composition and arrangement. You will gain specialist skills in popular contemporary genres, gain transferable skills in critical analysis and research, and develop artistic integrity. | |
Apply music theory to read and write music to an advanced level | |
Designed to provide learning experiences that enable students to develop the core knowledge, skills and personal attributes sought by employers and required for entry-level positions in music and entertainment industries. | |
Search, comprehend, use and communicate information from a variety of texts and digital media relevant to the context | |
Read and write music to an elementary level | |
Designed to provide learning experiences that enable students to develop the core knowledge, skills and personal attributes sought by employers and required for entry-level positions in music and entertainment industries. | |
Are you working on a computer-based recording system? Do you want to improve the production quality of your work? Various techniques and strategies, including looking at instrumentation, using rhythm and melody, improving lyrical structures, editing and effects, will help you find your voice and develop your unique sound. | |
MAINZ Christchurch Campus | |
DJ A Beginners Guide | Get comfortable behind the decks and get the skills to take command of the dance floor. Practice your turntable skills, learn how to properly handle a record, blend tracks together using industry standard DJ mixers, and grasp the basics of NZ developed DJ software Serato DJ. This course will set you up with the fundamental skills of DJing and give you the tools that could lead to further study or kick-start your DJ career. |
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