Course Details

AGMED Course List:

Certificate I in Music Industry (Foundation): CUS10101
Certificate II in Music Industry: CUS20101
Certificate III in Music: CUS30101
Certificate IV in Music: CUS40101
Diploma of Music: CUS50101
Advanced Diploma of Music: CUS60101

Bachelor of Music (higher education): V13940

Syllabi for all courses located on Student Access Page.

Certificate I, Certificate II & Certificate III in Music Industry (Foundation) COMBINED

Certificate I has 3 core units 2 of which are found in the Certificate II course and 1 in the Certificate III.  As this presents itself with a number of other units of study the Guild have combined the 3 courses into one.

Entry: Audition approximate standard AGMS grade 3 or approved equivalent.

Duration: One full time year of study.

Certificate IV in Music

Three core units plus seven of thirteen electives plus four additional units.

As the Certificate 4 progresses to the Diploma of Music or Advanced Diploma of Music the Guild have chosen to place additional units of study into the course as they are covered during the course year and it will help aid the student to progress smoothly into the higher levels.

Entry: Audition approximate standard AGMS grade 5 or approved equivalent.

Duration: One year of full time study or two years of part time study.

CUSBGE01A

Develop and update music industry knowledge

CUSADM08A

Address Copyright requirements

CUSSAF02A

Follow health, safety and security procedures in Music industry

Follow safe practices in performance and listening to music

CUSBGE17A

Maintain and apply music industry knowledge

CUECOR2A

Work with others

CUSMPF15A

Perform Music as a Soloist

CUSMPF11A

Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF03A

Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

CUSMPF09A

Evaluate and Extend Performance Technique

CUSMPF02A

Develop technical skills for playing or singing music

CUSMPF04A

Prepare self for Performance

CUSMPF12A

Plan prepare and present a live audition program

CUSMPF08A

Contribute to backup Acc for a Performance

CUSMGE10A

Use Midi devices and/or software to compose music.

CUSBAD03A

Administer operations for performance and rehearsals

CUESMT1A

Assist in stage managing the production

CUSSOU03A

Transfer Sound

CUSSOU10A

De-noise sound tracks

CUSSOU06A

Lay sound tracks

CUSSOU12A

Edit sound using digital systems

CUSSOU11A

Operate sound mixing console

CUSMCP07A

Prepare compositions for performance/publishing

CUSMCP02A

Compose a Simple Song or tune

Read music

CUSMPF10A

Develop and practise improvisation

CUSMGE12A

Maintain and expand music knowledge and critical listening skills

CUSMGE14A

Read Music

Diploma of Music

Entry: Audition approximate standard AGMS grade 6 or approved equivalent.

Duration: Two years full time study or four years part time study.

Articulation: Allows 30% credit transfer to an articulated degree.

Assistance: Towards fees for eligible students (VET FEE-HELP)

Advanced Diploma of Music

Entry: Audition approximate standard AGMS grade 6 or approved equivalent.

Duration: Three years full time study or six years part time study.

Articulation: Allows 60% credit transfer to an articulated degree.

Assistance: Towards fees for eligible students (VET FEE-HELP)

Bachelor of Music

This course was approved at the start of October 2002 and has been delivered since 2003.   The other courses have been adjusted so that each increasing qualification flows evenly to the next.

The  Guild have been approved as a HEP at the end of 2006 and now this course has the option for students that are eligible to apply for assistance towards fees needed.

Entry: Audition approximate standard AGMS grade 7 or approved equivalent.

Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time

Assistance: Towards fees for eligible students (FEE-HELP)

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Performance

Solo, Ensemble, Choir & Conducting

Musicianship

Theory & Aural training

Orchestration

Composition, Arranging, & Improvisation

Instrumental Teaching

Teaching Principles, Education, Psychology, Philosophy & Business Management

Music Technology

Notation, MIDI, Sequencing, Sampling, Recording, Mixing, Internet, & Computer Software

History of Music

Pre 50th, Post 5th and 20th Century

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