UndergraduateMusic & Performing Arts
Advanced Diploma of Music
Melbourne Polytechnic, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
Take the next step towards the main stage:
Passionate musicians with an urge to embrace the musical life will find a well-rounded musical education with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60525 (Performance). Best suited to those musicians with significant performance experience and strong music skills, this course will help you strengthen your performance skills and grow your fanbase.
A well-rounded musical education:
Melbourne Polytechnic’s Advanced Diploma of Music CUA60525 (Performance) emphasises musicianship. You’ll improve your skills and knowledge, both practical and theoretical. You will study performance across individual lessons, small bands, larger ensembles, workshops and performance platforms, culminating in a forty-minute recital in a Melbourne venue of your choice. Your performance skills will be backed by music craft skills in theory, aural, improvisation, reading, keyboard, arranging, composition and technology. You'll have access to our rehearsal rooms, equipped with drum kits, piano, PA systems and amplifiers, as well as our music-focused computer labs.
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Course structure
Study plan in 15 parts
- CUACMP511- Manage copyright arrangements
- CUALED501- Provide instrumental or vocal tuition
- CUAMCP611- Extend techniques for arranging music
- CUAMLT512- Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice
- CUAMLT612- Analyse complex harmony
- CUAMPF420- Perform music from written notation
- CUAMPF611- Plan and present music performances
- CUAMPF612- Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
- CUAMPF613- Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire
- CUAMPF614- Develop advanced improvisation techniques
- CUAMPF617- Lead music rehearsals
- CUAPPR511- Realise a body of creative work
- CUAPPR515- Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- CUAPPR613- Engage in the business of creative practice
- CUAPRF511- Refine performance techniques
Admissions
Requirements Year 12 with VCE Music: Solo/Group and/or industry experience Note: this is not a compulsory requirement Diploma of Music Industry CUA50820 (Performance) or equivalent. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement. Apply through VTAC or apply direct (Non-VCE) to Melbourne Polytechnic (this course requires an audition for entry). Attend an audition. Auditions can be conducted face-to-face at the Fairfield Campus or online, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au Attend an Information Session. Note: this is not a compulsory requirement but is recommended. As part of the enrolment process, you will be required to attend a pre-training review with an Enrolment Centre Advisor. In your pre-training review, you and your Enrolment Centre Advisor will discuss: Your literacy, numeracy and digital literacy capability. This may be established through an assessment and/or other evidence provided during the enrolment process. Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency. English: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall, Pearson PTE Academic 50 overall, or Melbourne Polytechnic recognised equivalency. Audition/Interview: Attend an audition/interview. Auditions are conducted either remotely via Zoom, or in-person at the Fairfield Campus, and are open to all applicants (local, interstate, overseas). For further information email performingarts@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.
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