Course Information

CUS60109 - Advanced Diploma of Music (Contemporary)

Effective from 01-JAN-2015 : Code C45

This nationally-recognised qualification is the second year of a two-year vocational contemporary music program at WAAPA. The course is designed for musicians wishing to expand their songwriting, instrumental (including vocal), ensemble and musicianship skills. Students attend classes in songwriting, media performance, history, theory, aural and second study. On completion, a successful music artist would be expected to gain national industry recognition.

Disclaimer

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.

Professional Recognition

Course

This course has been Nationally Recognised by: Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).

Admission requirements

  • Academic admission standard for the course; or
  • Recognition of prior learning, including credit transfer where applicable.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All students are required to have completed a Diploma qualification in music. Alternatively students can be considered who have extensive vocational experience in music practice.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Course Structure

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
CUSMLT601AAnalyse music
CUSMPF607ALead music rehearsals
CUSMPF505APerform improvisation for audiences
CUSMPF601APresent a music performance
CUSMLT502AApply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice
CUVADM13BResearch and critique cultural work(s)
CUSMPF602AManage stagecraft aspects of performances
CUSIND401ADevelop specialist expertise in the music industry
CUSMCP602AExtend techniques for arranging music
CUSMCP601AExtend techniques for composing music
CUSMPF503APerform accompaniment
CUSMLT602AAnalyse harmony
CUSOHS301AFollow occupational health and safety procedures
CUSIND501AApply music knowledge and artistic judgement
CUFCMP501AManage and exploit copyright arrangements

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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