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A69 Advanced Diploma of Music (Classical)

INTRODUCTION
The two year Advanced Diploma of Music (Classical) course is concerned at the development of the highest standards of Classical performance, either instrumental or vocal. It is designed for talented students who wish to pursue careers in these fields.

This VET course is offered by WAAPA as a Registered Training Organisation under the Australian Quality Training Framework. The Units of Competence from the nationally accredited Music Industry Training Package (CUS01) are clustered within the course delivery units. These delivery units form training in the industry areas such as ensemble, aural, theory, principal study, history and concert practice. The course includes all the Music Industry Training Package requirements for the Advanced Diploma of Music (Classical) on the successful completion of two years full time study.

 

STUDY MODE
The course is offered on a full-time basis on Mount Lawley campus.

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Students apply directly to the Academy for admission which is based on auditions and interviews normally held in November-December. To be eligible to enter this course, students must hold a Certificate IV in Music or equivalent qualification/experience in a relevant stream of study.
Students are assessed on the following criteria:
(i) performance at an audition;
(ii) school or post-secondary academic record;
(iii) successful completion of an aural theory test. (No preparation or coaching is necessary for this test).
A minimum music standard equivalent to Grade VI practical and Grade IV theory (AMEB) is desirable. Information regarding the audition requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

 

COURSE LOCATION
This two-year course is available by full-time study at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts on Mount Lawley campus.
 
The course achieves the following endorsed National Competency Standards.

YEAR ONE
 
Group A
CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements   
CUSSAF02A Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry   
 
Group B
CUSMGE07A Analyse harmony   
CUSMGE04A Analyse music   
CUSMGE13A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement   
CUSMCP08A Arrange music for a brief   
CUSMCP04A Compose songs or tunes in a range of styles   
CUSMGE02A Develop self as artist #   
CUSMPF14A Perform accompaniment   
CUSMPF12A Plan, prepare and present a live audition program   
CUSMPF17A Develop technical skills and expand repertoire   
 
Diploma Unit Bank
CUSBGE11A Plan a career in music   
CUSMPF15A Perform music as a soloist   
CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project   
CUSMGE01A Maintain self or group in music   
CUSMGE10A Use MIDI devices and/or software to compose music   
 
YEAR TWO
 
Group A
CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements   
CUSSAF02A Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry   
 
Group B
CUSMCP05A Create original music   
CUSLRN05A Direct or conduct music in performance   
CUSMCP10A Interpret, confirm and create music for a brief   
CUSLRN04A Prepare for and lead a music rehearsal   
CUSMPF18A Refine performance technique and expand repertoire #   
CUSMPF19A Use private practice to refine performance technique #   
 
Advanced Diploma Unit Bank
CUSRAD02A Conduct research   
CUESMT06B Plot technical requirements from scores   
CUSMPF02A Develop technical skills for playing or singing music #   
CUSMCP07A Prepare compositions for performance/ publishing   
CUSLRN02A Provide instrumental/vocal tuition   
CUSLRN01A Provide musical leadership in performance   
CUSMGE05A Write music copy, articles, criticism and/or program notes   
 
#Designated Units and therefore subject to rule 33A (7)
These units are a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners. Where a student is assessed as 'not yet competent' in a Designated Unit that student may, at the discretion of the Board of Examiners, be excluded from the course and the academic progression status of the student shall be ‘excluded’.
 
For further information on Training Packages refer to the National Training Information Service at http://www.ntis.gov.au/. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each Unit of Competence are available from the Relevant course coordinator or Programme Director.
 
 
 
 
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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2006 VET: 31/03/2006