This nationally recognised qualification is the second year of a two year vocational contemporary music program at WAAPA. The course is designed for musicians wishing to expand their songwriting, instrumental (including vocal), ensemble and musicianship skills. Students attend classes in song writing, media performance, history, theory, aural and second study. On completion, a successful Music Artist would be expected to gain national industry recognition. This course would be ideally suited for the musician/singer/songwriter aiming to sustain a career in the Music Industry. Further pathways into the Bachelor of Music are available to graduates by application and audition.

Applications are submitted directly to WAAPA. Admission is based on audition and interview.

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points which demonstrate their potential to undertake vocational education and training at Advanced Diploma level, including (but not restricted to):
• successful achievement of a Diploma qualification in music, e.g. CUS50109 Diploma of Music
• extensive vocational experience in music practice.

This qualification is from the Music Training Package CUS09. Unit selection and delivery are designed to reflect and meet the needs of the music industry.

These VET Units of Competence are clustered within the WAAPA course delivery units using the industry terms: Ensemble, Songwriting-Arranging, Studio Skills, Professional Management, Concert Practice, Electronic Music, Media Performance, Aural, Copyright, History, OH&S, Second Study, and Theory/Rhythm/Improvisation. Details of the specific delivery arrangement for each unit of competence are available from the relevant Course Coordinator or the Program Director.