COURSE INFORMATION
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The two year Advanced Diploma of Music (Classical) course is concerned with 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.
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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 V theory (AMEB) is desirable. Information regarding the audition requirements and procedures is available from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
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COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The course achieves the following endorsed National Competency Standards
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YEAR ONE
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Group A |
CUSADM08A |
Address copyright requirements |
| | CUSSAF02A |
Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry |
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Group B |
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 # |
| | CUSMPF13A |
Plan and prepare a program for performance |
| | CUSMPF17A |
Develop technical skills and expand repertoire |
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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 |
| | CUSMPF05A |
Rehearse music for performance |
| | CUSGEN05B |
Make presentations |
| | CUSMGE10A |
Use MIDI devices and/or software to compose music |
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YEAR TWO
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CUSMCP05A |
Create original music |
| | 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 # |
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Advanced Diploma Unit Bank |
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CUSRAD02A |
Conduct research |
| | CUSMPF20A |
Plan, prepare and present a recital performance # |
| | CUSMCP07A |
Prepare compositions for performance/ publishing |
| | CUSLRN02A |
Provide instrumental/vocal tuition |
| | CUSLRN01A |
Provide musical leadership in performance |
| | CUSMGE07A |
Analyse harmony |
| | CUSMPF14A |
Perform accompaniment |
| | CUSMGE05A |
Write music copy, articles, criticism and/or program notes |
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#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’. |
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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. |
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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: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009