Foundations Course Fee 2025

$1,450.00 (Inc. GST)

Foundations in Electronic Sound Production is a 12-week course designed to develop your skills across all facets of electronic sound production – from a deeper understanding of complex forms of synthesis to exploring and gaining hands-on experience with the tools to create and shape your work.

Build creative confidence by expanding and solidifying your craft in electronic sound creation while benefiting from the focus of a solid outcome with a deadline. Each week, a new lesson will cover one of the fundamental areas of sound production combined with the opportunity to apply what you learn to your work, utilising our extensive collection of unique instruments. Benefit from the guidance and support of MESS Staff and your fellow coursemates. Present your work in development and final form to peers and MESS staff.

Each week’s class consists of a 1.5-hour lecture presentation and 2 hours of practical time in the MESS Studio. During the course, participants can also access 12x MESS Studio sessions (1 per week).

Course attendance is by application only. Member Fee only applicable for individuals with active membership at time of application.

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Description

Build creative confidence by expanding and solidifying your craft in electronic sound creation while benefiting from the focus of a solid outcome with a deadline. Each week, a new lesson will cover one of the fundamental areas of sound production combined with the opportunity to apply what you learn to your work, utilising our extensive collection of unique instruments. Benefit from the guidance and support of MESS Staff and your fellow coursemates. Present your work in development and final form to peers and MESS staff.

Each week’s class consists of a 1.5-hour lecture presentation and 2 hours of practical time in the MESS Studio. During the course, participants can also access 12x MESS Studio sessions (1 per week).

Time:
Monday 6:30 pm – 10 pm AEDT
From September 22 until December 8

Class dates:

  1. September 22 – Where are we coming from?
  2. September 29 – Understanding Synthesis 1
  3. October 6 – Understanding Synthesis 2
  4. October 13 – Effects
  5. October 20 – Mixing and Arrangement
  6. October 27 – Mid-course Presentation
  7. November 3 – Shaping your mix 1: EQ (Equalisation)
  8. November 10 – Shaping your mix 2: Dynamics (Compression & Limiting)
  9. November 17 – Working in the stereo field
  10. November 24 – Finaling
  11. December 1 – Going beyond the studio
  12. December 8 – Final presentations

The 2025 Foundations in Electronic Sound Production fees are:
MESS members $1,200.00
Non-members $1,450.00
Course fees include GST.

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