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The Performance specialisation is structured to prepare students for a range of careers through an authentic learning environment. Students develop their skills through performance workshops, ensembles, aural development, theory, music technology, history and performance practice. During their study students have access to workshops and performances, and have special access to WAAPA's rehearsal spaces and practice rooms. Students learn in a multi-disciplinary academy and have access to hundreds of outstanding performances across all art forms over the course of the year. The Performance specialisation includes the Classical, Jazz, Contemporary and Music Artist streams. The Classical, Jazz and Contemporary streams are designed for students wishing to develop their instrumental or vocal performance skills in their chosen area. The Music Artist stream focuses on creative original music, song writing, performance preparation and collaboration. Original music, both solo and collaborative, is combined with stagecraft skills in performance studies.
This unit set 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 unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to attend an audition. In addition, all applicants are normally expected to be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course. A written theory/aural may also be required.
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.
This specialisation contains four core units and twelve elective units. At WAAPA, these units of competency are clustered within the delivery units of Aural/Theory, Ensemble Skills, 20th Century Music and Culture, Second Study Instrument, Composition and Electronic Music, Copyright, Professional Development Skills, OHS and Music Techniques.
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAMPF411 | Rehearse music for group performances |
| CUAMPF414 | Perform music as part of a group |
| CUAMPF416 | Perform music as a soloist |
| CUAMPF511 | Develop programs for performances |
| CUAMPF515 | Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire |
| CUAMLT511 | Refine aural perception and memory skills |
| CUAMPF420 | Perform music from written notation |
| CUAMLT411 | Notate music for performance |
| CUAMLT413 | Analyse basic harmony functions |
| CUAMPF418 | Develop performance techniques on a second instrument |
| CUAWRT503 | Write about music |
| CUAMCP511 | Compose music using music technology |
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
| CUACMP511 | Manage 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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