Unit Set Information

Performance VET Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code VSAAAS

The Classical, Jazz and Contemporary Performance streams are designed for students wishing to develop their instrumental or vocal performance skills in their chosen area. Students are offered a weekly suite of classes central to their studies, these include aural, theory, instrumental workshop, concert practice, ensemble and music history. On successful completion, students are encouraged to apply and audition for the L66 Bachelor of Music. The Contemporary Music Artist stream focuses on creative original music, song writing, performance preparation and collaboration. Students work on individual and group creativity, where performances are not limited to their primary instrument. Original music, both solo and collaborative, is combined with stagecraft skills in performance studies. On successful completion, students are encouraged to apply and audition for the C61 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry.

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This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Employment Opportunities

Designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the music industry.

VET Specialisation Structure

Students undertaking the Classical Performance stream should complete the following units:

Year 1 - Full Year

Aural
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT501Refine aural perception skills
CUAMPF410Perform music from written notation
Performance
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBCRT501Originate and develop concepts
CUAMPF506Present live audition programs
CUAMPF507Provide musical leadership in performance
CUAMPF406Perform music as a soloist
Theory
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT403Develop skills in analysis of functional harmony
CUAMLT401Notate music for performance
History
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWRT503Write about music

Year 1 - Semester 1

Ensemble Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF401Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF404Perform music as part of a group
OHS
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR505Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Year 1 - Semester 2

Ensemble Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF501Prepare a program for performance
CUAMPF505Develop technical skills and expand repertoire

Year 1 - Term 4

Copyright
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACMP501Manage copyright arrangements
Professional Management
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND402Provide freelance services

Students undertaking the Contemporary Performance stream should complete the following units:

Year 1 - Full Year

Ensemble
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBCRT501Originate and develop concepts
CUAMPF401Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF404Perform music as part of a group
Second Study
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF408Develop performance techniques on a second instrument
Songwriting
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMCP402Develop techniques for composing music
Electronic Media
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMCP501Compose music using electronic media
Theory
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT401Notate music for performance
CUAMLT403Develop skills in analysis of functional harmony
Aural
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT501Refine aural perception skills
CUAMPF410Perform music from written notation
History
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWRT503Write about music
Workshop
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF405Develop instrumental techniques
CUAMPF505Develop technical skills and expand repertoire

Year 1 - Semester 1

OHS
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR505Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Year 1 - Term 4

Copyright
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACMP501Manage copyright arrangements
Professional Management
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND402Provide freelance services

Students undertaking the Jazz Performance stream should complete the following units:

Year 1 - Full Year

Second Study
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF408Develop performance techniques on a second instrument
Aural
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT501Refine aural perception skills
CUAMPF410Perform music from written notation
Theory
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT403Develop skills in analysis of functional harmony
CUAMLT401Notate music for performance
History
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWRT503Write about music
Improvisation
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF504Perform improvisation for audiences
CUAMPF505Develop technical skills and expand repertoire
Electronic Media
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMCP501Compose music using electronic media

Year 1 - Semester 1

Ensemble
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF401Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF404Perform music as part of a group
OHS
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR505Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Year 1 - Semester 2

Ensemble
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBCRT501Originate and develop concepts
CUAMPF501Prepare a program for performance

Year 1 - Term 4

Copyright
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACMP501Manage copyright arrangements
Professional Management
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND402Provide freelance services

Students undertaking the Contemporary Music Artist stream should complete the following units:

Year 1 - Full Year

Ensemble
Unit Code Unit Title
BSBCRT501Originate and develop concepts
CUAMPF401Rehearse music for group performances
CUAMPF404Perform music as part of a group
Second Study
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF408Develop performance techniques on a second instrument
Songwriting and Electronic Media
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMCP402Develop techniques for composing music
CUAMCP501Compose music using electronic media
Performance Preparation
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF501Prepare a program for performance
Theory
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT401Notate music for performance
CUAMLT403Develop skills in analysis of functional harmony
Aural
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMLT501Refine aural perception skills
CUAMPF410Perform music from written notation
History
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAWRT503Write about music
Workshop
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAMPF505Develop technical skills and expand repertoire

Year 1 - Semester 1

OHS
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAPPR505Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Year 1 - Term 4

Copyright
Unit Code Unit Title
CUACMP501Manage copyright arrangements
Professional Management
Unit Code Unit Title
CUAIND402Provide freelance services

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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