The Certificate IV in Music provides skills and knowledge to prepare you for work in the contemporary music industry.

The course provides you with a solid grounding in ensemble and solo performance, critical listening, analysis, composition and music technology including live sounds and MIDI.

• Location:
  Footscray Nicholson and Industry
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  CUS40109
• Duration:
  1 year
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

• performer
• composer
• arranger

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This course meets the needs of the contemporary music industry for the preparation of musicians capable of being employed in a variety of workplace environments. Students are provided with a solid grounding in ensemble and solo performance craft, analysis, critical listening, composition and music technology including live sound and MIDI.

To attain the Certificate IV in Music, participants must complete a total number of 14 units.

• 3 core units plus
• 7 specialist units plus
• 4 elective units

Two elective units must be selected from the specialist and elective units listed in the CUS09 Training Package. The remaining two elective units may be selected from the specialist and elective units listed

In the CUS09 Training Package or may include any unit of competency packaged at Certificate IV level from any endorsed Training Package. No more than three specialist or elective units previously

achieved as part of another qualification may be counted towards the qualification. Electives

must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

• Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

  Unit code

  CUSOHS301A

• Implement Copyright Arrangements

  Unit code

  CUFCMP301A

• Work Effectively in the Music Industry

  Unit code

  CUSIND301A

• Analyse Functional Harmony

  Unit code

  CUSMLT403A

• Prepare for Performances

  Unit code

  CUSMPF302A

• Develop Improvisation Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMPF305A

• Rehearse Music for Group Performances

  Unit code

  CUSMPF401A

• Develop and Maintain Stagecraft Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMPF402A

• Perform Music as Part of a Group

  Unit code

  CUSMPF404A

• Develop Instrumental Techniques

  Unit code

  CUSMPF405A

• Provide Sound Reinforcement

  Unit code

  CUSSOU301A

• Record and Mix a Basic Music Demo

  Unit code

  CUSSOU302A

• Develop Simple Musical Pieces Using Electronic Media

  Unit code

  CUSMCP303A

• Apply Knowledge of Genre to Music Making

  Unit code

  CUSMLT301A

• Develop and Apply Aural-Perception Skills

  Unit code

  CUSMLT302A

• Develop Techniques for Composing Music

  Unit code

  CUSMCP402A

Not applicable.

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