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Course Information

Bachelor of Music

Effective from 01-JAN-2019 : Code L66

This course is designed to prepare the student for entry into the music profession. With strengths in performance, composition, musicology and music technology, the course is taught by a staff of scholar-performers whose expertise spans the whole gamut of the music world today.

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to master repertoire applying advanced instrumental, improvisational, interpretive and technical performance skills. (6, c, d)
2. Apply creative thinking, innovation, and initiative to generate and evaluate complex ideas and provide evidenced and sustainable judgements and solutions to contemporary challenges in professional practice settings. (5, 10, 11, c, d)
3. Apply trans literacy skills to successfully communicate knowledge and ideas through the construction of melodies, arrangements, and compositions (4,8, d)
4. Demonstrate a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles, concepts, theories and techniques of Performance. (1,a)
5. Demonstrate cross cultural, social and ethical awareness, including indigenous cultural competence and apply a local and international perspective to practice. (12, 13, f)
6. Demonstrate knowledge with depth of the definitive music styles, techniques and artists and its relationship to history, culture and music. (1, a)
7. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional development through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice, in both individual and group settings. (7, 9, b, e)
8. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to identify and solve problems during rehearsals and performances. (3, c, d)
9. Review, analyse, and synthesise instrumental, improvisational, interpretive, and technical knowledge to develop practice and performance repertoire for a variety of music styles. (2, c)

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 3)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• AQF Cert IV;
• Successfully completed 0.25 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test; or
• Experience Based Entry Scheme.

English Language requirement (Band 3)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• Year 12 English ATAR/English Literature ATAR grade C or better or equivalent;
• Special Tertiary Admissions Test;
• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Successfully completed 1.0 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher in the UK, Ireland, USA, NZ or Canada;
• University Preparation Course;
• Indigenous University Orientation Course;
• Aboriginal Student Intake Test;
• AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at bachelor level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent); or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. This audition includes a theory test and an interview.

Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Mount Lawley: Full Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Stewart James SMITH

Course Structure

Students are required to select a Major from within the course.

Students whose elected Major refers to the Classical Elective Unit Bank should make their selection from the list below. Note: not all units will be offered in all semesters.

* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course