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Graduate Diploma of Music

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code S31

The course is designed for students wishing to explore practical music studies at the highest level in classical performance, composition, jazz performance, contemporary music, screen composition, and music technology. The principal focus of the course is to allow students ample opportunity to develop and excel in their principal area of practice, while also offering a flexible array of supporting studies. The course is supported by a large staff of pedagogues and scholar/performers whose expertise spans the whole gamut of the music industry.

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. Demonstrate advanced technical and trans literacy skills in area of specialisation.
  2. Demonstrate creativity, interdependence and individual accountability through constructive participation in operational team and individual processes.
  3. Demonstrate specialised music knowledge and skills in area of specialisation.
  4. Generate and evaluate complex and innovative ideas to plan and prepare for musical works.
  5. Investigate, analyse, synthesise and adapt the theories, information and technologies available, to communicate complex specialist knowledge to both professional and non-professional audiences.
  6. Make independent judgements and demonstrate a high level of technical competency in area of specialisation.
  7. Recognise and reflect on social, cultural and ethical issues, and apply local and international perspectives to practice.
  8. Select and apply sustainable solutions to solve complex problems during rehearsals and performance.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years appropriate professional experience

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition. The audition may contain an interview component. Additionally applicants must have completed a Bachelor of Music, with equivalents considered.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Mr David Charles WICKHAM

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS4111Principal Practice Preparation20
MUS5112Advanced Music Skills20
MUS5113 ^Practicum 120
Or
Elective Unit20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MUS5114Principal Practice Project20
MUS5115Colloquium20
MUS5116 ^Practicum 220
Or
Elective Unit20

Note: Elective units are required to be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

^ Core Option

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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