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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.
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 applicants are required to have completed a Diploma qualification in music. Alternatively applicants can be considered who have extensive vocational experience in music practice.
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 |
|---|---|
| CUSMLT601A | Analyse music |
| CUSMPF607A | Lead music rehearsals |
| CUSMPF505A | Perform improvisation for audiences |
| CUSMPF601A | Present a music performance |
| CUSMLT502A | Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice |
| CUVADM13B | Research and critique cultural work(s) |
| CUSMPF602A | Manage stagecraft aspects of performances |
| CUSIND401A | Develop specialist expertise in the music industry |
| CUSMCP602A | Extend techniques for arranging music |
| CUSMCP601A | Extend techniques for composing music |
| CUSMPF503A | Perform accompaniment |
| CUSMLT602A | Analyse harmony |
| CUSOHS301A | Follow occupational health and safety procedures |
| CUSIND501A | Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement |
| CUFCMP501A | Manage and exploit copyright arrangements |
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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