Diploma of Music

Course Code
CUS50109
Course Type
Accredited Course
Course Level
Skills Deepening
Department
Music
Course Location
Morwell
Course Duration
Full Time: 9 months
Part Time: 1 year
Course Cost
For an individual quotation of fees payable, please visit your nearest campus of GippsTAFE. Click Here for further information regarding Fees and Charges.
Study Modes
On Campus; Online; Full time; Part Time (Day); Flexible
Starting Date
Full Time:
  • February 2012
Part Time:
  • February 2012
Flexible:
  • Ongoing
Times
9.00 am to 4.00 pm, or 3.00 pm to 10.00 pm, depending on performance requirements
Enquiries
Terry Sumner
Phone: (03) 5120 4500
Fax:  1300 094 661
Email:  terrences@gippstafe.edu.au
Post:  PO Box 3279, GMC 3841

Course Overview

Turn you passion for music into a career with a recognised qualification from GippsTAFE. This course focuses on performance and contemporary music. It aims to prepare musicians and singers for work in the music industry or for advanced study.

You’ll get to perform at real gigs and learn in our purpose built training facility complete with recording studio and keyboard laboratory.

You’ll get hands on experience in composing songs and accompaniments, sound recording and mixing as well as music software and the art of improvisation.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Diploma of Music.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

  • Musician, Live Entertainment
  • Television and Film Industry
  • Advanced Instrument and Vocal Teaching
  • Sound Production

Online Requirements

Participants will need access to a computer and an internet connection for some modules.

Entry Requirements

  • Audition
  • Interview

Pre-Requisites

Successful completion of Certificate III or IV in Music.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute and VTAC

Assessment

Practical demonstrations, problem solving, documents/folio, journals, live presentations to audiences, videos, projects, group projects, group performances and examinations.

Opportunities For Further Study

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Core Units
CUSOHS301A
 Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
CUFCMP501A
 Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements
CUSIND501A
 Apply Music Knowledge and Artistic Judgement

Specialist Units
CUSLED501A
 Provide Instrumental or Vocal Tuition
CUSMCP501A
 Compose Music Using Electronic Media
CUSMLT501A
 Refine aural-perception skills
CUSMPF501A
 Prepare a Program for Performance
CUSMPF505A
 Perform Improvisation for Audiences
CUSMPF506A
 Develop Technical skills and expand repertoire
CUSMCP402A
 Develop Techniques for Composing Music

Elective Units
CUSSOU401A
 Record Sound
CUSSOU405A
 Mix Recorded Music
CUSMPF410A
 Perform Music from Written Notation
CUSMPF401A
 Rehearse Music for Group Performances
CUSMPF404A
 Perform Music as Part of a Group
TAADES502B
 Design and Develop Learning Resources