Bachelor or Diploma | FEE-HELP | No ATAR Required
Apply nowGive your audio career everything it needs to succeed by studying at JMC. Learn from top industry teachers using professional-grade equipment in our world-class campuses.
Customise your JMC experience with subjects in Electronic Music Production, Sound + Media, Live Events, and Studio Recording + Mixing.
Get real practical experience through exclusive internships with JMC partner recording studios, AV production companies or TV and radio stations as part of your degree.
Creative Academy in Australia
world-class campuses in amazing city centre locations
creative courses to choose from
The in-depth practical work gave me an edge in the real world. Lecturers are knowledgeable and experienced with a real passion for the subject matter, making learning much easier.
...Acoustic consultants, architects, inhouse designers, inhouse facilities teams. A lot of people involved in making sure that this facility is world-class... we're giving you... exactly what it is you need to succeed.
John Martin Cass, Founder
SYDNEY • MELBOURNE • BRISBANE
FEE-HELP available
8 months (2 trimesters) full time
Find out more2 years (6 trimesters) full time
Find out more2 years (4 trimesters) part time
Find out moreBe it Electronic Music Production, Sound + Media, Live Events, or Studio Recording + Mixing.
Explore sound and music production, the operation of both studio and live sound equipment, and event audio production.
Get credit for skills and experience you already have.
Continually build upon your portfolio and showcase your talent and abilities.
From Diploma to Bachelors and Bachelors to Masters, our courses are designed so that there's a logical and seamless progression should you wish to further your studies.
It’s a really good balance of technical and creative. Even if you think you don’t want to work in a recording studio or in Film and Television, there are still so many different options for everyone.
Combining audio principles with practical application and training on a range of tech, both traditional and contemporary, this course ensures you graduate with the ability and flexibility to undertake a wide variety of real-world industry jobs.
Integration across other disciplines within JMC Academy ensures that as a JMC graduate, you will be able to confidently approach your chosen industry with a broad perspective and comprehensive understanding of what is required to succeed.
The global animation market is projected to reach US$473.7 million by 2026, up from US$272.1 million in 2020, while in 2020, a record $56.9 billion was spent on gaming in the US, a 27 per cent increase from 2019. By 2024, the consumer gaming industry is expected to reach a value of $198 billion
Not only did I learn plenty about audio, I learnt so much more about collaboration. My favourite part of JMC was getting to work with other industries; including Film & TV, Music, Animation and Game Design
No upfront course fees for Australian citizens with the Australian government FEE-HELP program (it's similar to HECS). Application required.
We've found that ATAR isn't representative of how well someone is likely to succeed in the creative industries. So we focus on other important things such as passion, drive and willingness to succeed.
Established in 1982 by John Martin Cass, JMC Academy was originally founded in Sydney to meet the demand for qualified professionals in the entertainment technology industry. From day one, JMC Academy broke ground as Australia's first private college to qualify for accreditation in the fields of Audio Engineering, Digital Television and Digital Multimedia.
Celebrating 40 years in education, JMC Academy remains Australia’s leading Creative Industries institution, offering Degrees and Diplomas in Music, Songwriting, Audio Engineering, Film and Television Production, Entertainment Business Management, Acting, Design, Animation and Game Design.
JMC Academy’s ultimate focus is to deliver inspiring and technologically sophisticated programs, which cater to the global needs of the Creative industries. By nurturing, supporting and mentoring students who share a true passion and dedication for these industries, we are able to guide them into rewarding careers.
JMC Academy is:
A registered Higher Education Provider
Accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
Accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
A member of the Australian Council of Private Education and Training (ACPET )
Nationally recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework
