Diploma of Music

Program Overview

The Diploma of Music (F2W) empowers students to enhance their musical knowledge and skills, tailoring their studies to their interests in ensemble skills, music history, literacy, audio design, or technology. The program aims to foster expertise, critical thinking, and creativity, preparing graduates for diverse careers in the music industry and beyond.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Diploma of Music (F2W) is designed for students seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in the discipline of music, either broadening their understanding or delving deeper into specific areas of interest. Students have the flexibility to tailor their studies to their unique aspirations, focusing on ensemble skills, music history, music literacy, audio design, or music technology. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of music and its significance in modern society. Through a structured curriculum and diverse course offerings, students develop expertise in their chosen areas of interest.

Objectives:

Enhance music skills and knowledge for creative and scholarly pursuits. Identify and define musical challenges using theoretical and practical foundations. Apply digital literacy, project management, and creative inquiry to produce innovative musical works or scholarship. Foster self-reflection, awareness, and responsibility within diverse professional, social, and cultural contexts.

Outline:

The Diploma of Music requires students to complete 100 credit points from the following Introductory and Intermediate units:

Introductory Units:

• FCA106 Music and Place: Explores the distinctive nature of Australian music, examining diverse historical and contemporary musical works.
• FCA107 Music and Spectacle: Investigates the fusion of music with visual elements in entertainment forms such as festivals, films, and genres like stadium rock and contemporary circus.
• FCA111 Music Practice 1: Focuses on specialized areas of musical expression, developing essential technical and artistic skills.
• FCA112 Music Practice 2: Builds upon Music Practice 1, further refining core music skills.
• FCA119 Tools, Techniques and Digital Audio: Develops practical and theoretical skills in music production, using digital technologies.
• FCA120 Tools, Techniques and Sound: Establishes foundational music theory and musicianship training, enhancing students' understanding of sound.
• FCE105 Ensemble Skills 1: Introduces the fundamentals of ensemble performance or music production.
• FCE106 Ensemble Skills 2: Advances ensemble performance or music production skills developed in Ensemble Skills 1.

Intermediate Units:

• FCA201 Arranging and Music Creation: Enhances music theory and musicianship training, applying it to music creation.
• FCA208 Music and Politics: Examines the intersection of music and politics, exploring themes like musical activism and censorship.
• FCA209 Music and the Future: Contemplates the evolving role of music in the future, considering technological advancements and societal changes.
• FCE234 Ensemble Skills 3: Continues developing ensemble performance or music production skills.

Careers:

The Diploma of Music offers diverse career opportunities, as graduates often pursue paths related to music. These careers encompass a wide spectrum of roles, including:

• Creating new music and artistic expressions
• Collaborating across industries to solve problems
• Inspiring and educating future musicians
• Pursuing further studies in the Bachelor of Music
Graduates may find employment in various sectors, such as:
• Music education
• Performance and production
• Music therapy
• Arts administration
• Music journalism and criticism