Offered by Selkirk College in Castlegar, Canada, Contemporary Music and Technology - Production Diploma is a diploma in Music programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 20,373 per year (CAD 5,819 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Music
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 5,819 / year
International tuition: CAD 20,373 / year
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: selkirk.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Two-year Production-major diploma within Selkirk College's Contemporary Music and Technology program, focused on audio recording, mixing, and studio practice. Coursework covers microphone theory, studio recording techniques, mixing and editing, mastering, and live-sound reinforcement, delivered through hands-on studio projects in cohorts of up to ten students. The program includes an academic partnership with Berklee College of Music and access to Shambhala Music & Performance Hall recording facilities. Classes are delivered on campus in Nelson, BC, with intake each Fall. Admission requires completion of Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum 60% in English Studies 12, along with a pass on an audition/interview that assesses instrumental or vocal ability, music theory to Royal Conservatory Grade II level, and ear training for pitch, triads, and rhythmic and melodic dictation. The four-semester program leads to a diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology with a Production major, preparing graduates for studio, live-sound, and production roles. Graduation requires a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher with no grade below 70%.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: In addition to Selkirk College's general admission requirements, applicants to the Contemporary Music and Technology program must have completed Grade 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% in English Studies 12, and must pass an audition/interview consisting of an assessment of instrumental or vocal ability, a written music-theory examination to a level equivalent to Royal Conservatory Grade II, and an ear-training test covering pitch, triads, and rhythmic and melodic dictation and interval recognition.
