UndergraduateMusic & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Australian Institute of Music, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Bachelor of Music (Performance) is built around weekly one-on-one private lessons on the student's chosen instrument or voice, supported by a Performance Practice class of masterclasses, workshops and seminars, developing the technical mastery, artistic depth and collaborative instinct to stand out as a performer through ensemble work and real-world performance opportunities. Delivered face to face with some online components at AIM's Melbourne and Sydney campuses; domestic students complete 6 study periods (2 years full-time) and international students 9 study periods (3 years full-time). TEQSA course CRS1401305, CRICOS 111575D.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study Period 1
- Performance Major 1 (weekly 1:1 lessons plus Performance Practice and Aural Skills)
- two Music Specialisation electives
- Introduction to Higher Education Studies. Study Period 2: Performance Major 2
- Collaboration Project 1
- Art Meets Commerce
- Music Materials 2. Study Period 3: Performance Major 3 (building toward a public recital)
- Collaboration Project 2
- a Musicology scholarship unit
- elective. Study Period 4: Performance Major 4
- two Music Specialisation electives
- Musicology scholarship unit
- elective. Study Period 5: Performance Major 5
- Collaboration Project 3
- Musicology scholarship unit
- elective. Study Period 6 (Capstone): Capstone Project (live recital, portfolio, recording or multimedia presentation)
- Collaboration Project 4
- elective. Electives are shared across AIM's Bachelor of Music family (Arts Management, Composition, Creative Technology, Performance and Acting modules, plus 11 Musicology scholarship units)
Admissions
Domestic: completed Australian Year 12 (or overseas equivalent, including IB) within the last 2 years, or entry via tertiary study/mature-age pathway; applicants must attend an interview or live audition and provide a portfolio of two live or recorded music performances. International: same academic requirement plus minimum standard English requirements; applicants must attend an interview and provide a portfolio of two recorded music performances (AIM's own course page and Entry Requirements for International Students page).
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