ObjectivesThe Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) is designed to provide specialist training in music theatre, classical, jazz and contemporary music performance and composition. Students are involved in a comprehensive conservatoire style environment with expectations of high standards of performance, musicianship and scholarship. A rigorous performance schedule in various University, community and professional settings is one of the strengths of this program. A range of adjunct courses give students the opportunity to add other allied skills such as arts and event management and music technology to their study program.
Entry requirementsDomestic students - Prerequisites: audition and interview
Academic titleBachelor of Music (Specialisation)
Course description
About Music(Specialisation)
Creative Music Technologies
In tandem with skill-based classes in the use of digital audio workstations and associated software that continues throughout the three years of full-time study, the program incorporates the varying and different means by which you can perform your work and/or present your creative ideas without a specific need to be able to play a traditional instrument.
We also believe in musical traditions as well. That's why all of our students take courses in how to read and write music notation, learn how to write songs(the old way and the new way), understand the new business practices in music distribution and online product placement - including building and maintaining your won website as part of your set of business tools.
Jazz and Popular Music
The Jazz and Popular Music specialisation offers:
* world-class music training in jazz and popular music;
* unique combination of modern music styles while maintaining a jazz focus;
* frequent opportunities to apply your knowledge through our commitment to an incredibly active performance schedule;
* industry preparation through our numerous and exciting gigs, concerts, special events, tours and intensive training projects; and
* national and international industry and artist connections through our overseas partnerships.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) is ideal for students considering a career in the music industry as a professional music theatre practitioner, musician, performing artist, composer or educator. Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) graduates are singularly successful in obtaining employment and establishing award winning careers as stage performers, professional musicians and recording artists. Careers in education include primary, secondary and tertiary teaching as well as private studio work.
Program Structure
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Music (Specialisation) students must complete a total of 24 courses, 144 units of credit. The schedule is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in 4 courses per term (24 units of credit). Part-time students should, therefore, modify the schedule to meet their own needs - observing all pre and co-requisite requirements.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Music (specialisation) students must complete a total of 24 courses, 144 unts of credit. The schedule is designed for full-time students who usually enrol in 4 courses per term (24 units of credit). Part-time students should, therefore, modify the schedule to meet their own needs - observing all pre and co-requisite requirements.
All students must complete:
Course Code Course Name
6 compulsory Faculty/University core courses
EDED11449 Principles of University Learning
FAHE11001 Managing E-Learning
Advanced Level
FAHE12001 Communication in the Digital Age
FAHE12002 Work in the 21st Century
FAHE13001 Professional Skills
FAHE13004 The Global Future
Jazz and Popular specialisation
Jazz and Popular Music specialisation students must additionally complete
Course Code Course Name
The following 6 Modern Music Core Courses:
MUSC11379 Digital Media Software & Systems 1
MUSC11405 Language of Modern Music 1
MUSC11406 Language of Modern Music 2
MUSC12408 Language of Modern Music 3
MUSC13406 Composition and Arranging 1
MUSC13407 Composition and Arranging 2
The following 12 progressive specialist courses
MUSC11400 Principal Jazz Studios 1
MUSC11402 Principal Jazz Studies 2
MUSC12401 Principal Jazz Studios 3
MUSC12402 Principal Jazz Studios 4
MUSC13402 Principal Jazz Studios 5
MUSC13403 Principal Jazz Studios 6
MUSC11407 Performance Studies 1
MUSC11408 Peformance Studies 2
MUSC12409 Performance Studies 3
MUSC12410 Performance Studies 4
MUSC13408 Performance Studies 5
MUSC13409 Performance Studies 6
Creative Music Technology specialisation
Creative Music Technology specialisation students must additionally complete
Course Code Course Name
MUSC11405 Language of Modern Music 1
MUSC11406 Language of Modern Music 2
MUSC11403 Fundamentals of Sonic Arts and Sound Design
MUSC11404 Popular Music Songwriting
MUSC12406 Perceputal Systems & Intermedia 1
MUSC12407 Perceptual Systems & Intermedia 2
MUSC11379 Digital Media Software & Systems 1
MUSC11401 Digital Media Software System 2
MUSC12403 Digital Media Software & System 3
MUSC12404 Digital Media Software & Systems 4
MUSC13404 Digital Media Software & Systems 5
MUSC13405 Digital Media Software & Systems 6
MUSC12405 Musimathics
MUSC13399 Live Performance of Digital Music
MMST11002 Web Design
MMST13015 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part A
MMST13018 Collaborative Multimedia Project Part B