Diploma in Audio Engineering

Cape Audio College Diploma students start by covering all the fundamentals of sound recording, both analogue and digital, and learning what being an audio engineer is all about. After an initial introduction into the theory components of the craft, students then learn by theory and practice together. As part of the practical assessment, students are required to record and produce radio commercials ready for air play, perform PA setup and live mixing, record and mix bands in the studio as well as learning about compact disc production utilizing the latest computer and digital editing recording equipment available to date. Our lecturers are highly qualified industry professionals who, apart from giving you the best training around, will make sure that you enjoy every lecture. Classes and workshops are held in a relaxed environment and numbers are kept small. For demonstration purposes the lecture room is fitted with equipment to demonstrate the practical uses of the relevant equipment used in practical studio sessions. Students will book practical time in the studios and apply what they have learned in class.

The Diploma Course offered by the Cape Audio College is the most acclaimed and respected Audio training program available in the country. Internationally recognized as a superior institute, we also frequently train students from other countries such as Israel, Switzerland, France, Germany, and Sweden, and our practical, hands-on training approach, combined with over ten years' experience in the audio training and production industries, is the key ingredient in our formula for success.

The Cape Audio College’s main aim is to prepare you for a job in the audio industry. Just a few of the careers open to qualified audio engineers are:

Recording Engineer Live Sound Engineer Mastering Engineer Television Audio Engineer Boom Operator Film Sound Engineer Studio Owner

Monitor Engineer Broadcast Audio Engineer Studio Designer Sound Advisor Commercial Producer Freelance Engineer Theatre Audio Engineer

We offer as much assistance as possible when it comes to getting into the career you wish to pursue. We can also put you in touch with relevant people in the industry who can offer more help and sometimes employ you directly.  Leading recording studios, radio stations and audio-visual production companies have endorsed the Cape Audio College by employing successful graduates. Cape Audio College emphasizes hands-on training. All students attending our college have individual practical studio time. The College is equipped with professional multi-track recording studios. In order to perform professionally and work in studios or broadcasting facilities today, one needs a solid grounding based on both practical and theoretical knowledge, all of which can be obtained at the Cape Audio College.

Course Duration:

1 Year starting January, ending December, or 1 Year from July to June.

Each week, the students will attend one theory lecture and then book studio time for the remainder of the week.

Lectures:

Lectures take the form of interactive "workshops", covering a curriculum composed of both audio theory, and procedural exercises. The lectures run from 09:30 - 13:00 on either Mon, Tues, Wed or Thurs.

Studio Time:

Practical studio time is booked in 3 hour sessions between 09:00 and 18:00 Mondays to Fridays. Lecturers are constantly present to assist and guide students' progress.

Entrance Requirements:

Students who enroll at the Cape Audio College are advised to have completed at least Grade 10 with Standard Grade Math's and Science. This knowledge will benefit you in your understanding of audio principles.

Course Structure:

The course Comprises an in-depth theory section and a wide variety of practical assignments. A year mark is established from theory examinations as well as practical assignments in a continuous assessment program, totaling 2000 marks. To graduate, students must obtain at least 1500 marks in total (75%) in the following areas: