Unit Set Information
Performance VET Specialisation
Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code VSAAAW
This specialisation is designed for musicians wishing to expand their songwriting, instrumental (including vocal), ensemble and musicianship skills. Students attend classes in songwriting, media performance, history, theory, aural and second study. On completion, a successful music artist would be expected to gain national industry recognition.
Disclaimer
This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
This VET Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have completed a Diploma of Music (or equivalent) or have extensive vocational experience in music practice, and attend an audition. In addition, all applicants are normally expected to be turning at least 17 by 30th June in the year of commencing the course. A written theory/aural may also be required.
Mode of Delivery
On Campus at Mount Lawley
Unit Set Coordinator
Mr Vincenzo CREA
Non Standard Timetable Requirements
Students may be required to attend evening and weekend rehearsals and performances.
Related Careers
Musician, Performance Artist, Composer, Performer, Entertainer
Employment Opportunities
This specialisation is ideally suited for the musician, singer and/or songwriter aiming to sustain a career in the music industry.
VET Specialisation Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1
OHS | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice |
Year 1 - Semester 2
Business Skills | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMLT512 | Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice |
| CUAPPR613 | Engage in the business of creative practice |
Year 1 - VET Full
Music Production Techniques | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMCP611 | Extend techniques for arranging music |
| CUAMPF517 | Provide musical leadership in performances |
Songwriting | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMCP612 | Extend techniques for composing music |
Aural | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMLT611 | Analyse music |
Theory | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMLT612 | Analyse complex harmony |
Ensemble | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF611 | Plan and present music performances |
Performance Preparation | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF612 | Manage stagecraft aspects of performances |
Principal Study | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF613 | Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire |
Ensemble | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUAMPF617 | Lead music rehearsals |
Studio Skills | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUASOU504 | Produce sound recordings |
History | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUARES502 | Critique cultural works |
Year 1 - Term 4
Copyright | Unit Code | Unit Title |
| CUACMP511 | Manage copyright arrangements |
Note: Some students may have previously completed CUACMP511 in the Diploma of Music
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 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 Access and Inclusion website.
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