Diploma in Music Production and Engineering

Music Production and Engineering at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma program that trains students to record, compose, edit, mix and master music using industry-standard equipment. Coursework covers digital sound production, MIDI applications, live sound reinforcement, music business fundamentals, and project management, building toward a professional portfolio. Instruction takes place in recording studios at Ivany Campus, with assignments and projects that extend into off-campus, outside-hours settings. A mandatory field experience of about five weeks, typically unpaid, gives students practical exposure outside the classroom, and the program is eligible for a cooperative education placement between year one and two, offering paid full-time employment of at least 12 weeks and 420 hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent and an entrance portfolio; international applicants face country-specific diploma equivalency and English proficiency requirements. The program suits students seeking technical and creative training for careers in recording, live sound, and music production.