Diploma in Music

This course was previously known as the Diploma in Music Skills.

Course Aims

The Diploma in Music enables students to develop basic proficiency in a variety of music skills including performance, aural and music technology skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: demonstrate a broad knowledge of theoretical and technical music concepts, with some depth in music theory, music technology and performance; demonstrate cognitive and communication skills to analyse and apply music theory to a range of situations; demonstrate cognitive, creative, communication and technical skills to analyse and plan approaches to music composition and performance; transfer and apply theoretical concepts, music technology skills and creative skills to a range of musical environments; and demonstrate initiative, judgement, and personal responsibility in decision-making and problem-solving while working both in collaboration with others and independently.

Graduate Attributes

Knowledge of a Discipline Graduates will be able to demonstrate music skills in a range of situations. Communication Skills Graduates will be able to demonstrate musical knowledge and ideas across a variety of online environments. Problem Solving Graduates will be able to solve problems by exercising critical thinking and judgement. Information Literacy Graduates will be able to solve musical problems through gathering, analysing and evaluating information from a range of sources. Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility Graduates will demonstrate the practice of ethical behaviour through independent and group work. Lifelong Learning Graduates will develop the skills necessary for life-long participation in musical thinking and practice. Independence and Collaboration Graduates will be able to exercise responsibility and accountability for their own learning and gain experience in collaborative tasks.