Course Information

CUS50109 - Diploma of Music

Effective from 01-JAN-2016 : Code C47

This nationally-recognised qualification is designed for musicians who wish to develop their skills in performance and widen their musical background. Classes are structured to provide training in the industry areas of aural, theory, ensemble, performance, history, and music industry. It is expected and strongly recommended that students maintain one-on-one musical tuition on a private basis. These lessons should be sufficient for students to develop their skills to complete the performance element of this course, as well as be competitive at audition for work or further study.

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.

Admission requirements

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

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview, and undertake a written theory test. It is desirable that all applicants have a minimum music standard equivalent to Grade VI practical and Grade V theory (AMEB), and have a Certificate IV qualification in music, eg. CUS40109 Certificate IV in Music. All applicants are required to 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

Unit Code Unit Title
CUSOHS301AFollow occupational health and safety procedures
CUFCMP501AManage and exploit copyright arrangements
CUSIND501AApply music knowledge and artistic judgement
Unit from Specialisationx 13

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course


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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