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Diploma in Sound Production

International College of Music
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur
The Diploma in Sound Production is the best sound engineering course available in Malaysia, developed in consultation with the professional audio industry, and taught by industry experts to meet the demand for highly skilled sound engineers.

Through this 2-year program, you will develop skills to record, mix and master music and audio using the best audio production equipment and software. You will learn to apply technical skills and creativity to design sound for film, TV and video games using Pro Tools, an industry standard Digital Audio Workstation. You will also learn to work with a team to engineer live sound for concerts and events using a professional PA system.

You will attend seminars by industry professionals and participate in field visits to professional studios, live sound companies, broadcast stations, etc., to help you establish and expand your industry network. In your final year of study, you will engage in an internship to gain real world work experience in any one area of your choice in sound production. As part of the graduation requirements, you will develop a portfolio of creative sound production works, which may serve as your professional portfolio to present to future employers.

Besides studying subjects related to sound production, you will also learn to read and write music notation, develop English language skills, and study a range of liberal arts subjects. These subjects will equip you with highly desired skills for employment, to communicate effectively with others, work in teams and solve problems as you step into your professional career. International students will take a basic Malay Language Communications course as part of your graduation requirement.

If you have prior knowledge in any of the subjects you must inform our admissions counselors at the point of your application to the program to explore test-outs to gain credit transfer. A minimum grade score of B (83%) makes you eligible for credit waiver. In replacement of the exempted credits, you will be placed in elective courses to meet the graduation credits. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.


Why Choose this Program?
The Diploma in Sound Production provides you the following benefits: 
  • Guaranteed job placement in leading audio production companies for qualifying graduates
  • Hands-on experience at the College’s RM40 million state of the art audio production facilities
  • Opportunity to learn from some of the best audio production faculty in Malaysia
  • Direct engagement and networking with audio industry professionals in seminars, master classes and field visits
  • Opportunity to intern at the best audio production companies of your choice 
  • Affordable tuition fees

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 33,000

Course Duration

2 years

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High school certification (minimum SPM with 3 credits & a pass in History & Bahasa Malaysia or 'O' Levels or its equivalent)
RM 5,500 per semester.

Total of 6 semesters.
Total Fees: RM 33,000
Recording Audio
You will learn and demonstrate recording skills for both the live and studio environment. You will focus on microphone techniques and placement, room acoustics, PA system set-ups and work on leading audio software.

Mixing Audio
You will use multiple software and plugins to provide the perfect blend of audio. You will work with DAWs to produce music ranging from acapella to a large band. From designing, editing and synchronizing sound for visuals, you will produce audio works at industry standards.

Mastering Audio
You will analyze and learn from professionals from past to present the art of mastering audio for public release. In addition to your coursework requirements, you also have the opportunity to work on college and external projects.
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