Unit Set Information
Contemporary
VET Stream
Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code VSAACE
In the contemporary performance stream students develop their skills through principal study lessons, performance workshops, ensembles, aural development, theory, music technology, history and performance practice. During their study students have access to workshops and performances, and also havel 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. Contemporary performance is designed for students wishing to develop their instrumental, improvisational and/or vocal performance skills, with an emphasis on stagecraft and ensemble skill development.
Disclaimer
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.
This VET Stream can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission Requirements
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.
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Jeremy GREIG
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.
VET Stream Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
Business Skills | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAIND412 | Provide freelance services |
| CUAIND512 | Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge |
Year 1 - Trimester 3
Copyright | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
Year 1 - Term 3
Wellness and Safety | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMWB401 | Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industries |
Year 1 - VET Full
Principal Study | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF516 | Prepare for and perform live auditions |
Aural/Theory | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMLT413 | Analyse basic harmony functions |
| CUAMLT511 | Refine aural perception and memory skills |
Electronic Media | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMCP511 | Compose music using music technology |
Ensemble Skills | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF411 | Rehearse music for group performances |
| CUAMPF414 | Perform music as part of a group |
| CUAMPF416 | Perform music as a soloist |
History | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAWRT503 | Write about music |
Music Techniques | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF420 | Perform music from written notation |
| CUAMPF511 | Develop programs for performances |
Principal Study | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF515 | Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire |
Second Study | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF418 | Develop performance techniques on a second instrument |
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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