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This nationally-recognised qualification is the first year of a two-year vocational contemporary music program at WAAPA. The course is designed for musicians wishing to develop their songwriting, instrumental (including vocal), ensemble and musicianship skills. Students attend classes in songwriting, stagecraft skills, technology, history, theory, aural and second study. On completion, a successful Music artist would be expected to gain national industry recognition.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This course has been Nationally Recognised by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
All students are required to attend an audition. Additionally, students are also required to attend an interview. It is desirable that all students have a Certificate IV qualification in music, eg. CUS40109 Certificate IV in Music. All students are required to have extensive vocational experience in music practice, and Demonstrate well developed communication skills as listed in the Department of Training and Workforce Development guidelines at http://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/employeesandstudents/training/choosingtrainingprovider/statetrainingproviders/howtoapply/fulltime/Documents/CommunicationSkillsEvidence_2015.pdf#search=benchmarks%20communication.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
The VET Units of Competence are clustered within the WAAPA course delivery units using the industry terms: Ensemble, Songwriting-Arranging, Studio Skills, Professional Management, Concert Practice, Electronic Music, Media Performance, Aural, Copyright, History, OH S, Second Study, and Theory/Rhythm/Improvisation. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Program Director.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUSOHS301A | Follow occupational health and safety procedures |
| CUSIND501A | Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement |
| CUFCMP501A | Manage and exploit copyright arrangements |
| CUSMLT501A | Refine aural-perception skills |
| CUSMPF501A | Prepare a program for performance |
| CUSMCP501A | Compose music using electronic media |
| CUSMCP402A | Develop techniques for composing music |
| CUSMCP401A | Develop techniques for arranging music |
| CUSSOU504A | Create a final sound balance |
| CUSMPF402A | Develop and maintain stagecraft skills |
| CUSMPF404A | Perform music as part of a group |
| CUSMPF410A | Perform music from written notation |
| CUSMLT402A | Articulate ideas about music |
| CUSMPF506A | Develop technical skills and expand repertoire |
| CUSMPF408A | Develop performance techniques on a second instrument |
| CUSMLT403A | Analyse functional harmony |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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