Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice

This course aims to give students a thorough grounding in 21st Century contemporary music practice.

It covers music composition, performance, and theory, with embedded analytical studies of historical, cultural and technological applications in commercial contexts.

It focuses on the nurturing and developing of a holistic, creative and entrepreneurial approach to music making, in order to prepare the student with the best chance of success in a highly competitive and global marketplace.

This qualification is ideally suited to students interested in establishing long term careers in contemporary, commercial music performance and/or music composition, specifically live and studio groups and solo performers, songwriters, composers for media, music producers and D.J.s, arrangers, orchestrators and sound designers.

The course is also well suited to musicians and composers wishing to improve their general business skills, update their practical skills and knowledge using the latest music technologies and improve their understanding of music theory.

Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice (72 credit points) TAFE Queensland Gold Coast - Coomera Campus

• Required - 60 credit points as follows MJ0257 Major in Contemporary Music Performance (18 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 9737 - Contemporary Musicianship: Harmonic Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 9741 - Performance: Commercial Music - 3 cp, Level 1 9742 - Performance: Exploring Originality - 3 cp, Level 1 10318 - Technology on Stage - 3 cp, Level 2 10347 - Screen Music 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 10348 - Music Performance: The Showcase Event - 3 cp, Level 2 MN0192 Minor in Digital Music Composition (12 credit points) Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows 10316 - Synthesis and Sampling - 3 cp, Level 2 10344 - Screen Music - 3 cp, Level 2 10345 - Song Writing - 3 cp, Level 1 10346 - Stylistic Techniques and Production - 3 cp, Level 1 Required Units - Must pass 30 credit points as follows 9700 - Creative Career - 3 cp, Level 3 9701 - Creative Life - 3 cp, Level 1 9702 - Creative Project 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 9703 - Creative Project 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 9704 - Creative Project 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 9705 - Creative Project 4 - 3 cp, Level 3 9706 - Introduction to Project Management - 3 cp, Level 1 9707 - Marketing and Innovation - 3 cp, Level 3 10317 - Contemporary Musicianship - 3 cp, Level 1 10349 - Music and Emotion - 3 cp, Level 1
• Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows Must pass 12 credit points from other Creative Industry Courses (B Acting & Performance, B Applied Fashion, B Games & Interactive Design, and B Visual Arts) as a minor or as individual units. Note:Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course, and that some units may have pre-requisites.

TAFE Queensland Brisbane - South Bank Campus

• Required - 60 credit points as follows MJ0257 Major in Contemporary Music Performance (18 credit points) Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows 9737 - Contemporary Musicianship: Harmonic Analysis - 3 cp, Level 3 9741 - Performance: Commercial Music - 3 cp, Level 1 9742 - Performance: Exploring Originality - 3 cp, Level 1 10318 - Technology on Stage - 3 cp, Level 2 10347 - Screen Music 2 - 3 cp, Level 3 10348 - Music Performance: The Showcase Event - 3 cp, Level 2 MN0192 Minor in Digital Music Composition (12 credit points) Required - Must pass 12 credit points as follows 10316 - Synthesis and Sampling - 3 cp, Level 2 10344 - Screen Music - 3 cp, Level 2 10345 - Song Writing - 3 cp, Level 1 10346 - Stylistic Techniques and Production - 3 cp, Level 1 Required Units - Must pass 30 credit points as follows 9700 - Creative Career - 3 cp, Level 3 9701 - Creative Life - 3 cp, Level 1 9702 - Creative Project 1 - 3 cp, Level 2 9703 - Creative Project 2 - 3 cp, Level 2 9704 - Creative Project 3 - 3 cp, Level 3 9705 - Creative Project 4 - 3 cp, Level 3 9706 - Introduction to Project Management - 3 cp, Level 1 9707 - Marketing and Innovation - 3 cp, Level 3 10317 - Contemporary Musicianship - 3 cp, Level 1 10349 - Music and Emotion - 3 cp, Level 1
• Open Electives - 12 credit points as follows Must pass 12 credit points from other Creative Industry Courses (B Acting & Performance, B Applied Fashion, B Games & Interactive Design, and B Visual Arts) as a minor or as individual units. Note:Unit Levels: In choosing electives students should note that not more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course, and that some units may have pre-requisites.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:- Year 12 ATAR- other Australian Qualification- work experience- overseas qualificationWe also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional Admission Requirements

Additional to the normal admission requirements, students must also have a successful Audition. If you have completed a qualification from TAFE Queensland or Music Industry College you may be eligible for direct entry into this course without an audition.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.

Credit Arrangements

Credit arrangements (if available) for this course can be found on the University's Credit Search website.