COURSE INFORMATION
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The Bachelor of Performing Arts (Music) course provides professional training for advanced students in classical performance seeking employment as professional musicians.
AUDITION AND INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS
Prospective students must apply to the Academy Admissions Officer to arrange for auditions and interviews which are normally held in November-December. Applicants are assessed on the following criteria:
(i) Successful completion of a practical test on the applicant’s chosen instrument or in voice;
(ii) Successful completion of the Australian Test for Advanced Musical Studies (ATAMS). (No preparation or coaching is necessary for this test).
Suggested level of performance: AMEB Grade VII Practical and Grade VI Theory (or equivalent).
Information on audition requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY
This three year course is available by full-time study on Mount Lawley campus.
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YEAR ONE |
Performance Studies |
CON1001 |
Principal Study 1 |
15 | CON1024 |
Concert Practice 1 |
7.5 | | |
Plus one unit selected from: |
CON1004 |
Vocal Workshop 1 |
7.5 | | CON1028 |
Piano Workshop 1 |
7.5 | | CON1029 |
Instrumental Workshop 1 |
7.5 | | |
Music Techniques |
CON1009 |
Music Tools |
10 | | CON1013 |
Harmony 1 |
15 | CON1031 |
Aural Training 1 |
15 | |
Historical Studies |
CON1011 |
Music History 1 |
15 | |
Ensemble |
Large Ensemble: One unit selected from: |
CON1032 |
Conservatorium Chorale 1 |
10 | | CON1033 |
Orchestra 1 |
10 | | CON1051 |
Wind Ensemble 1 |
10 | | |
Performing Arts Electives |
One unit selected from: |
CON1003 |
Chamber Music 1 |
10 | | CON1030 |
Choral Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON1034 |
Chamber Vocal Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON1041 |
Percussion Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON1043 |
Guitar Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON1044 |
Brass Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON1045 |
Flute Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON1046 |
Clarinet Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON2110 |
Stylistic Composition 1 |
10 | | CON3010 |
Axis 21 |
10 | | CON3013 |
Professional Practice 1 |
10 | | CON3014 |
Music Criticism 1 |
10 | | CON3016 |
Pedagogy 1 |
10 | | CON3017 |
Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON3019 |
Music and Technology 1 |
10 | | CON3020 |
Baroque Ensemble 1 |
10 | | CON3118 |
Composition 1 |
10 | | |
Plus |
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One unit selected from: |
CON1014 |
Language Studies 1 |
15 | CON1120 |
Musical Theatre Orchestra 1 |
15 | CON3002 |
Special Topics |
15 | |
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YEAR TWO |
Performance Studies |
CON2101 |
Principal Study 2 |
15 | CON2124 |
Concert Practice 2 |
7.5 | | |
Plus one unit selected from: |
CON2104 |
Vocal Workshop 2 |
7.5 | | CON2128 |
Piano Workshop 2 |
7.5 | | CON2129 |
Instrumental Workshop 2 |
7.5 | | |
Music Techniques |
CON2113 |
Harmony 2 |
15 | CON2131 |
Aural Training 2 |
15 | |
Historical Studies |
CON2111 |
Music History 2 |
15 | |
Ensemble |
Large Ensemble: One unit selected from: |
CON2132 |
Conservatorium Chorale 2 |
10 | | CON2133 |
Orchestra 2 |
10 | | CON2151 |
Wind Ensemble 2 |
10 | | |
Performing Arts Electives |
Two units selected from: |
CON1030 |
Choral Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON2103 |
Chamber Music 2 |
10 | | CON2110 |
Stylistic Composition 1 |
10 | | CON2120 |
Music Theatre Orchestra 2 |
10 | | CON2130 |
Choral Conducting 2 |
10 | | CON2134 |
Chamber Vocal Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON2141 |
Percussion Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON2143 |
Guitar Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON2144 |
Brass Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON2145 |
Flute Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON2146 |
Clarinet Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON3014 |
Music Criticism 1 |
10 | | CON3016 |
Pedagogy 1 |
10 | | CON3017 |
Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON3019 |
Music and Technology 1 |
10 | | CON3118 |
Composition 1 |
10 | | CON3210 |
Stylistic Composition 2 |
10 | | CON4010 |
Axis 21 |
10 | | CON4113 |
Professional Practice 2 |
10 | | CON4114 |
Music Criticism 2 |
10 | | CON4116 |
Pedagogy 2 |
10 | | CON4117 |
Conducting 2 |
15 | CON4119 |
Music and Technology 2 |
10 | | CON4120 |
Baroque Ensemble 2 |
10 | | |
Plus |
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One unit selected from: |
CON1014 |
Language Studies 1 |
15 | CON1114 |
Language Studies 2 |
15 | CON4102 |
Special Topics |
15 | |
YEAR THREE |
Performance Studies |
CON3224 |
Concert Practice 3 |
10 | | |
Plus one unit selected from: |
CON3204 |
Vocal Workshop 3 |
10 | | CON3228 |
Piano Workshop 3 |
10 | | CON3229 |
Instrumental Workshop 3 |
10 | | |
Music Techniques |
CON3231 |
Aural Training 3 |
15 | |
Plus one unit selected from: |
CON3211 |
Music History 3 |
15 | CON3213 |
Harmony 3 |
15 | |
Ensemble |
Large Ensemble: One unit selected from: |
CON3232 |
Conservatorium Chorale 3 |
10 | | CON3233 |
Orchestra 3 |
10 | | CON3251 |
Wind Ensemble 3 |
10 | | |
Performing Arts Electives |
Student must take either Option A or Option B: |
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Option A |
CON3209 |
Principal Studies 3 - Major |
15 | CON3214 |
Third Year Recital |
10 | | |
Students who take Option A must also select two units worth 10 credit points and one unit worth 15 credit points from the units listed below |
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Option B |
CON3208 |
Principal Studies 3 - Minor |
20 | | |
Students who take Option B must also select either four units worth 10 credit points each or two units worth 15 credit points and one unit worth 10 credit points from the units below |
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CON1030 |
Choral Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON2110 |
Stylistic Composition 1 |
10 | | CON2120 |
Music Theatre Orchestra 2 |
10 | | CON2130 |
Choral Conducting 2 |
10 | | CON3014 |
Music Criticism 1 |
10 | | CON3016 |
Pedagogy 1 |
10 | | CON3017 |
Conducting 1 |
10 | | CON3019 |
Music and Technology 1 |
10 | | CON3118 |
Composition 1 |
10 | | CON3203 |
Chamber Music 3 |
10 | | CON3210 |
Stylistic Composition 2 |
10 | | CON3234 |
Chamber Vocal Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON3241 |
Percussion Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON3243 |
Guitar Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON3244 |
Brass Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON3245 |
Flute Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON3246 |
Clarinet Ensemble 3 |
10 | | CON4010 |
Axis 21 |
10 | | CON4113 |
Professional Practice 2 |
10 | | CON4114 |
Music Criticism 2 |
10 | | CON4116 |
Pedagogy 2 |
10 | | CON4117 |
Conducting 2 |
15 | CON4119 |
Music and Technology 2 |
10 | | CON4120 |
Baroque Ensemble 2 |
10 | | CON1014 |
Language Studies 1 |
15 | CON1114 |
Language Studies 2 |
15 | CON4102 |
Special Topics |
15 | |
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Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 11/18/2004