Our courses information
Our courses offer the right balance of practical knowledge and academic excellence and a wide range of study options.
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- Location:
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
1 year full-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts - Code:
C45
Advanced Diploma of Music (Contemporary)
This course structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
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.
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUSMLT601A | Analyse music | 0 | |
| CUSMPF607A | Lead music rehearsals | 0 | |
| CUSMPF505A | Perform improvisation for audiences | 0 | |
| CUSMPF601A | Present a music performance | 0 | |
| CUSMLT502A | Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice | 0 | |
| CUVADM13B | Research and critique work(s) | 0 | |
| CUSMPF602A | Manage stagecraft aspects of performances | 0 | |
| CUSIND401A | Develop specialist expertise in the music industry | 0 | |
| CUSMCP602A | Extend techniques for arranging music | 0 | |
| CUSMCP601A | Extend techniques for composing music | 0 | |
| CUSMPF503A | Perform accompaniment | 0 | |
| CUSMLT602A | Analyse harmony | 0 | |
| CUSOHS301A | Follow occupational health and safety procedures | 0 | |
| CUSIND501A | Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement | 0 | |
| CUFCMP501A | Manage and exploit copyright arrangements | 0 | |