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STAR STAR (Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource) are a series of courses that help students move from high school to a tertiary provider, like a polytechnic. These courses run during the school holidays, normally for one week and are applied for through your high school careers advisor.
This programme is designed to give secondary school students an introduction to the theory and practice of studio recording and mixing.
Students will acquire the skills to operate small and medium sized recording equipment within operational specifications.
Programme Date 2013
Auckland
15 July - 18 July
22 July - 25 July
30 Sep - 3 Oct
Christchurch
23 July - 26 July
8 Oct - 11 Oct
Core Elements
History of recording technology, sequencing, hard disk recording, gain structure, sound theory, sound perception and measurement, mixing console operation, studio personnel and microphone placement/technique.
The student will learn the practical skills involved in operating a recording studio and software recording programmes. Over the course of four days each student will participate in the recording of other students, culminating in a CD of all the student projects done in the week.
The programme can lead to full time study in the areas of:
- Audio Engineering and Music Production
- Live Sound
- Contemporary Music Performance
Unit Standard that students will be working towards:
| Level: | 2 | | Credit: | 4 | | Version: | 1 | | Number: | 27703 | | Name: | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context |
* Please note that the Unit Standard is only delivered at MAINZ Auckland campus. MAINZ Christchurch campus will not be offering Unit Standards with any STAR courses.
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| Locations | MAINZ Auckland; MAINZ Christchurch |
| Method of Study |
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
30 hours over four days (includes self-study) |
| Duration |
4 |
| Contact |
Evie Green-Thompson View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$215.00 (2012 cost)
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The course covers:
- Beat mixing/Juggling
- Scratching
- CD Mixing
- Event Management
- History & Theory
Unit Standard that students will be working towards:
| Level: | 2 | | Credit: | 4 | | Version: | 2 | | Number: | 23729 | | Name: | Demonstrate knowledge of, and operate digital music communication systems for a music performance |
* Please note that the Unit Standard is only delivered at MAINZ Auckland campus. MAINZ Christchurch campus will not be offering Unit Standards with any STAR courses.
Programme Date 2013
Auckland
15 July - 18 July
22 July - 25 July
30 Sep - 3 Oct
Christchurch
16 July – 19 July
1 Oct - 4 Oct
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| Locations | MAINZ Auckland; MAINZ Christchurch |
| Method of Study |
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
30 hours over four days (includes self-study) |
| Duration |
4 |
| Contact |
Evie Green-Thompson View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$215.00 (2012 cost)
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This programme is designed to give students an introduction to the theory and practice of live sound mixing. The students will acquire the skills to operate the school’s sound system with confidence and within health and safety guidelines.
Programme Date 2013
Auckland
16 July - 19 July
23 July - 26 July
1 Oct - 4 Oct
Christchurch
23 July – 26 July
8 Oct – 11 Oct
Core Elements
Microphones, mixing consoles, equalisation, amplifiers, stage management, loudspeakers and crossovers, backline equipment, compressors and noise gates, sound wave theory and effects, live mixing.
The student will learn the practical skills involved in setting up and operating a sound system. On the final day of the programme the students will provide production for a performance by a musical group.
The programme can lead to full time study in the areas of:
- Live sound and Event Production
- Audio Engineering and Music Production
- Contemporary Music Performance
- Music Event Management
Unit Standard that students will be working towards:
| Level: | 3 | | Credit: | 2 | | Version: | 2 | | Number: | 12825 | | Name: | Operate and maintain a public address system for a performing arts situation |
* Please note that the Unit Standard is only delivered at MAINZ Auckland campus. MAINZ Christchurch campus will not be offering Unit Standards with any STAR courses.
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| Locations | MAINZ Auckland; MAINZ Christchurch |
| Method of Study |
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
30 hours over four days (includes self-study) |
| Duration |
4 |
| Contact |
Evie Green-Thompson View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$215.00 (2012 cost)
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This course will be of interest to lighting operators, musicians, actors, band members or anyone interested in the performing arts, or the event industry.
Programme Date 2013
Auckland
16 July - 19 July
23 July - 26 July
1 Oct - 4 Oct
Christchurch
16 July – 19 July
1 Oct – 4 Oct
Core Elements
- A description of the nature of light and colour
- Working with electricity
- The identification of lighting equipment, control systems, dimmers, and intelligent lighting
- The personnel associated with lighting systems and productions
Unit Standard that students will be working towards:
| Level: | 1 | | Credit: | 4 | | Version: | 1 | | Number: | 26686 | | Name: | Demonstrate and apply knowledge of simple stage lighting for a performance context |
The student attains the 4 credits by completing 25 hours on the course and 16 hours to be completed at school. The school then needs to send a letter confirming that the hours have been completed.
* Please note that the Unit Standard is only delivered at MAINZ Auckland campus. MAINZ Christchurch campus will not be offering Unit Standards with any STAR courses.
Entry Criteria
This course is suited for students who are already involved in production lighting.
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| Locations | MAINZ Christchurch; MAINZ Auckland |
| Method of Study |
9.30 am - 4.30 pm
30 hours over four days (includes self-study) |
| Contact |
Evie Green-Thompson View Biography |
| Domestic Cost |
$215.00 (2012 cost)
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