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Mt Lawley - Delivery Mode:
On-campus
- Location:
Mt Lawley - Study Mode:
Full-time - Delivery Mode:
On-campus - Duration:
3 years full-time - Faculty:
Education and Arts - School:
Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts - Code:
G88 - CRICOS:
057982G - Indicative ATAR (TER):
55
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Bachelor of Music
Major In Contemporary Music
This intensive, performance-based major centres on ensemble studies, where students develop advanced instrumental and performance skills on their chosen instrument (vocal, guitar, bass, keyboard or drum-set).
Students will receive individual lessons, attend instrumental workshops and be a part of a repertoire-intense, performing ensemble.
Additional ensemble based performances with composition students allow for creative work to be undertaken. Other classes include recording studio (session) skills, arranging, history, theory, rhythm, aural, improvisation and second study.
Students are required to complete practicum placement(s) as part of this course.
Related careers
Performer, Artist, Songwriter, Arranger, Producer
Major structure
This unitset structure contains information about the units which comprise the course as well as the credit points required to successfully complete it.
This intensive, performance-based major centres on ensemble studies, where students develop advanced instrumental and performance skills on their chosen instrument. (Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard or Drum-set). Students will receive individual lessons, attend instrumental workshops and be a part of a repertoire-intense, performing ensemble. Additional ensemble based performances with composition students allow for creative work to be undertaken. Other classes include recording studio (session) skills, arranging, history, theory, rhythm, aural, improvisation and second study.
Performances are undertaken regularly throughout the course and the final year culminates in a professional recital.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must apply to TISC and also directly to WAAPA. Admission is based on audition (including a theory test) and interview. Applicants must also meet ECU’s academic admission requirements.
Year One - Semester 1
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS1104 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 1 | 15 | |
| MUS1106 | Music Techniques 1 | 15 | |
| MUS1121 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 1 | 15 | |
| MUS1123 | Music History & Culture: Contemporary Overview | 15 | |
Year One - Semester 2
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS1105 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 2 | 15 | |
| MUS1113 | Music History & Culture: 20th Century Music | 15 | |
| MUS1122 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 2 | 15 | |
| MUS1207 | Music Techniques 2 | 15 | |
Year Two - Semester 1
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS2104 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 3 | 15 | |
| MUS2123 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 3 | 15 | |
| MUS2127 | Music Techniques: Contemporary 1 | 15 | |
| plus one of the following: | |||
| MUS1210 | Music History and Culture: Jazz History I | 15 | |
| MUS1111 | Music History & Culture: Classical Overview | 15 | |
| MUS1112 | Music History & Culture: Music Technology Overview | 15 | |
| MUS2115 | Music History and Culture: Jazz History III | 15 | |
| MUS2111 | Music History & Culture: Classical Topic 1 | 15 | |
| MUS2114 | Music History & Culture: Contemporary Topic 1 | 15 | |
Year Two - Semester 2
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS2105 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 4 | 15 | |
| MUS2128 | Music Techniques: Contemporary 2 | 15 | |
| plus either: | |||
| MUS2124 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 4 | 15 | |
| or | |||
| MUS2131 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music CD Project 4 | 15 | |
| as well as either: | |||
| MUS2120 | Music History and Culture: Jazz History IV | 15 | |
| or | |||
| MUS2113 | Music History & Culture: Classical Topic 2 | 15 | |
Year Three - Semester 1
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS3104 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 5 | 15 | |
| MUS3110 | Music Research & Culture: Music Colloquium | 15 | |
| MUS3129 | Music Techniques: Contemporary 3 | 15 | |
| plus either: | |||
| MUS3125 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 5 | 15 | |
| or | |||
| MUS3131 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music CD Project 5 | 15 | |
Year Three - Semester 2
| Unit | Description | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUS3105 | Ensembles & Extension Studies 6 | 15 | |
| MUS3111 | Music Research & Culture: Performance Research | 15 | |
| MUS3130 | Music Techniques: Contemporary 4 | 15 | |
| plus either: | |||
| MUS3126 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music Performance 6 | 15 | |
| or | |||
| MUS3132 | Principal Studies: Contemporary Music CD Project 6 | 15 | |
This major can also be studied in the following courses: