Build the technical, compositional and performance skills needed for a professional musician. You will study music analysis, music craft, improvisation, technology, and touring and self-promotion to help meet the entry requirements for higher education.

You will have access to:

• well-equipped rehearsal facilities
• 21-machine computer music lab
• multimedia software for production, arranging and composition

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus and Industry
• Course code:
  CUS60109
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• musician
• composer
• arranger

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

This qualification provides individuals with an advanced range of competencies in the field of music performance. It also covers specific theoretical music knowledge with a strong practical base. Students will develop collaborative skills, rehearsal techniques, solo performance competencies as well as techniques to understand and use common technological equipment used in the industry.

To attain the Advanced Diploma of Music, participants must complete a total of 15 units:

• 3 core units
• 7 specialist units
• 5 elective units

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP501A

• Apply Music Knowledge and Artistic Judgement

  Unit code

  CUSIND501A

• Analyse Harmony

  Unit code

  CUSMLT602A

• Write About Music

  Unit code

  CUSWRT501A

• Present a Music Performance

  Unit code

  CUSMPF601A

• Manage Stagecraft Aspects of Performances

  Unit code

  CUSMPF602A

• Refine Performance Techniques and Expand Repertoire

  Unit code

  CUSMPF603A

• Extend Improvisation Techniques

  Unit code

  CUSMPF604A

• Lead Music Rehearsals

  Unit code

  CUSMPF607A

• Analyse Music

  Unit code

  CUSMLT601A

• Refine Aural-Perception Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMLT501A

• Extend Techniques for Composing Music

  Unit code

  CUSMCP601A

• Provide Instrumental or Vocal Tuition

  Unit code

  CUSLED501A

• Produce Sound Recordings

  Unit code

  CUSSOU502A

• Perform Accompaniment

  Unit code

  CUSMPF503A

• Compose Music for Screen

  Unit code

  CUSMCP502A

Not applicable

• Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent. Interview and audition.
• Mature: Direct or VTAC application. Interview and audition.