Bachelor of Music Production
- Melbourne, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Music Production at JMC Academy covers songwriting, arrangement, recording and production across pop, EDM, instrumental and media music (games, advertising, film/TV). You’ll get weekly one-on-one lessons, hands-on use of industry-standard DAWs, and complete a final project and collaborative work. The accelerated full-time course finishes in 2 years; part-time available for domestic students and international students may choose 3 years. After four trimesters you may exit with an Associate Degree.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work as Music Producer, Composer, Sound Designer, Screen Composer and Recording Artist, or in roles such as audio engineer, sound technician and music marketing.
Covering essential writing and production techniques across varying styles, instrumentation, and projects, the Music Production course will help you to create your own creative compositions in the studio - whether it be pop production, EDM tracks, atmospheric instrumental music, or detailed productions for games, advertising, or Film and TV projects.
The Bachelor's degree is designed to help you create strong, focused compositions and productions that capture your creative musical ideas across a variety of styles. It will help you understand the principles of recording and music production, Film and TV music, inventive applications of music technology, principles of top-lining, and writing and arranging for a variety of ensembles using acoustic and electronic instrumentation.
As part of a Music Production major study, you will receive weekly one-on-one private production lessons with an experienced producer, that will culminate in you working on a large project in your final trimesters, which could include elements of both recording and performance. Master songwriting in the digital domain, refine your recording skills, explore music distribution and marketing strategies, and learn the importance of co-writing and collaboration.
While talent will get you far, to be successful, it is vital as a producer and music-maker to be ‘tech savvy’ and skilled with industry-standard software – Avid Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, MaxMSP, and Ableton Live for recording, and Sibelius for crafting high quality notated scores. The Bachelor's degree also explores channels of music distribution, monetization, and copyright, and on graduation, you will have completed a rich portfolio of your own productions and songs as a showcase of your talent.
Why Study Music Production at JMC?
- Use a wide range of hardware and software in your music creation and performance. Let the technology be your instrument!
- Master multi-platform recording and production skills on stage and in the studio to create your own original music
- Learn the art of self-promotion and relevant business skills for a sustainable career in the music industry,
Duration
In just 2 years you can graduate with a Bachelor's degree thanks to our accelerated full-time course. Part-time study is also available to domestic students. International students may choose to complete the course in 3 years [058463A] rather than the accelerated 2-year option.
Students who have successfully completed 4 trimesters of the Bachelor program may successfully graduate with an Associate Degree qualification.
Foundations (Trimesters 1 & 2)
- History of Popular Music - PSP201
- Introduction to Music Technology - PSP202
- Musicianship 1 - PSP210
- Ear Training 2 - PSP214
- Major (Seq. 1)
- Major (Seq. 2)
- Introduction to Music Business - PSP211
- Creative Music Production - PSP220
- Music Theory 2 - PSP213
- Major (Seq. 1)
- Major (Seq. 2)
Polish and Build (Trimesters 3 & 4)
- Music and Media - PSP310
- Choose 1 Elective (see website for more info)
- Music Theory 3 - PSP303
- Ear Training 3 - PSP304
- Major (Seq. 1)
- Major (Seq. 2)
- Choose 2 Electives (see website for more info)
- Music Theory 4 - PSP313
- Ear Training 4 - PSP314
- Major (Seq. 1)
- Major (Seq. 2)
Showcase and Project (Trimesters 5 & 6)
- Choose 2 Electives (see website for more info)
- Entrepreneurship in Music - PSP401
- Large Project Performance and Recording Folio 1 - PSP405
- Choose 2 Electives (see website for more info)
- Large Project Performance and Recording Folio 2 - PSP415
Elective Units
- Music Cultures - PSP301
- Music Production Studies - PSP311
- Lyrical Influences - PSP402
- History of Western Music - PSP404
- Composition Techniques - PSP407
- Internship - COL401
- E-Portfolio - COL402
- Lyrics & Songwriting - PSP302
- Performing and Creating with Ableton Live - PSP312
- Arranging & Orchestration - PSP403
- Tutoring Techniques - PSP406
- Screen Sound & Music - PSP408
- International Study Tour - COL400
Related Careers
- Music Producer
- Composer
- DJ
- Music Editor
- Screen Composer
- Electronic Music Artist
- Sound Designer
- Recording Artist
















