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Diploma Music & Performing Arts Full Time

Diploma of Music Performance Cua50825p

at TAFE NSW · Australia

Duration

1 year

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

TAFE NSW’s Diploma of Music (Performance) CUA50825P is a nationally accredited diploma designed to help you build confidence and experience as a performer, recording artist, or session musician. The course covers performance, composition, collaboration in bands, and music technology skills through core units such as Manage copyright arrangements, Provide freelance services, Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge, and Develop and implement own self.

You study core units plus specialty units packaged by TAFE NSW. The structure includes 4 core units and 12 elective (specialty) units. The course includes experience creating and recording music in rehearsal or recording studios and aims to develop confidence to perform live. Core and specialty study also includes activities such as composing, preparing works for publishing and performance, stagecraft, interactive technology in performances, and performing music as a soloist or as part of a backup group.

Modules

  • Manage copyright arrangementsCUACMP511
  • Provide freelance servicesCUAIND412
  • Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledgeCUAIND512
  • Develop and implement own selfCUAMWB401
  • Develop techniques for arranging musicCUAMCP411
  • Compose musical piecesCUAMCP412
  • Compose music using music technologyCUAMCP511
  • Prepare compositions for publishing and performanceCUAMCP513
  • Develop and apply stagecraft skillsCUAMPF412
  • Develop repertoire as part of a backup groupCUAMPF413
  • Perform music as a soloistCUAMPF416
  • Develop programs for performancesCUAMPF511

Career outcomes

  • Performer
  • Recording artist
  • Session musician

How this course compares

  • It lists 11 Music & Performing Arts courses in total, 8 of them at diploma level.
  • 2 universities in Australia teach diploma Music & Performing Arts; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most diploma Music & Performing Arts courses in Australia take 1 year; this one does too.
  • TAFE NSW has 12 scholarships listed on Educads.

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in Australia offer diploma Music & Performing Arts?

Edith Cowan University (QS #487) are among the 2 that do.

How long is the Diploma of Music Performance Cua50825p at TAFE NSW?

It takes 1 year, studied Full Time.

Are there scholarships at TAFE NSW?

Yes — 12 are listed on the university's Educads page, with eligibility and deadlines.

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