Higher Diploma in Music Production

Semester 1:

• Aesthetics and Semiotics
  
• Critical Listening for Music Industry
  
• Fundamental Music Theory
  
• Introduction to Recording and Mixing
  
• Live Sound Production
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  
• Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  
• IT Essentials - Smart Living
  

Semester 2:
Higher Diploma in Music Production:

• Cultural Studies
  
• Ear Training for Music Professionals
  
• Harmony 1 – Tonal Harmony
  
• Instrumentation and Orchestration
  
• MIDI Sequencing and Keyboard Skills
  
• Recording and Mixing
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
  

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

• Cultural Studies
  
• Music Theory, Ear and Aural Training for Vocalist
  
• Harmony 1 – Tonal Harmony
  
• Instrumentation and Orchestration
  
• MIDI Sequencing and Keyboard Skills
  
• Recording and Mixing
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 1)
  

Semester 3:
Higher Diploma in Music Production:

• Creative and Design Thinking
  
• Harmony 2 – Reharmonization
  
• Critical Listening for Audio Production
  
• Song Writing and Arrangement – Cantopop
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
  
• Enrichment Module A
  

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

• Creative and Design Thinking
  
• Vocal Technique Fundamentals
  
• Song Interpretation and Expression
  
• Song Writing and Arrangement – Cantopop
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part 2)
  
• Enrichment Module A
  

Semester 4:
Higher Diploma in Music Production:

• Film Scoring and Media Composition
  
• Advanced Mixing for Music Production
  
• Song Writing and Arrangement – Western Pop
  
• Vocal Production
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  
• Enrichment Module B
  

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

• Vocal Styles and Techniques
  
• Vocal Performance Technique for Studio Recording
  
• Vocal Performance Technique for Live Show
  
• Song Writing and Arrangement – Western Pop
  
• Vocational Chinese Communication : Putonghua Presentations and Promotional Text Writing
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  
• Enrichment Module B
  

Semester 5:
Higher Diploma in Music Production:

• Performance Production Workshop for Music Director
  
• Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  
• Graduation Project for Music Production
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  

Higher Diploma in Music Production (Vocal Performance):

• Performance Production Workshop for Vocalist
  
• Professional Development / Academic Writing Workshop
  
• Graduation Project for Music Production
  
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  

Modules Across Semesters:

• Industrial Attachment