Course Overview

Whilst studying this course, you will enhance your skills in many areas including solo, ensemble, improvisation, music analysis, music creation for publications, music business and arranging through practical workshops and tutorials. Music performance, musicianship and song writing will also be studied, which will help prepare you for employment in the music industry or further study.
 
The GippsTAFE Music Department offers the added benefit of exposure and networking with other musicians and creative minded people, through the production of events and gigs designed and implemented by students and teachers.

Qualifications And Recognition

Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Advanced Diploma of Music.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Musician
• Live Entertainment Performer
• Instrument and Vocal Teaching
• Sound Production
• Television and Film Industries

Entry Requirements

• Certificate IV in Music and Diploma of Music or
• An audition and successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent), or mature age entry

Pre-Requisites

Successful completion of the Certificate IV Music and Diploma of Music or the successful completion of VCE and a successful audition or qualification as a mature age student and a successful audition.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Oral presentation
• Project work
• Examination or testing
• Online assessment 

Opportunities For Further Study

Upon successful completion, you may be eligible to apply for entry into University or further music study.

Specialist Course Information

Audition
You should prepare two contrasting works showing a variety of styles and period on your chosen instrument or voice. As a guide, AMEB Grade 6 or equivalent is an expected minimum entry level. The program presented should be no more than 10 minutes long and the panel will reserve the right to hear selections only.
 
You will also be asked to demonstrate technical work and attempt a sight-reading exercise and some basic aural recognition exercises. A drum kit, piano, microphone, amplifiers and stereo equipment will be provided but not instruments, leads, drumsticks, or accompanists. You may bring an accompanying band, but please advise us so that setup time can be catered for. Alternatively, you may choose to perform solo or with a tape or CD.
 
Interview
You will be asked a series of questions relating to your suitability for the course. You are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of career goals and aptitude for the course of study including any relevant industry experience. You are welcome to present testimonials and extra-curricular evidence at your interview.

To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August.
 
You will ALSO need to submit a completed Gippstafe Application Form
Post: GippsTAFE Music Department, PO Box 3279, GMC 3841
In person at, GippsTAFE Music Department, Corner Princes Drive and Monash Way, Morwell.

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

         

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
CUFCMP501A	Manage and Exploit Copyright Arrangements
CUSIND501A	Apply music Knowledge and Artistic Judgement
CUSOHS301A	Follow Occupational health and Safety procedure
Specialist
CUSSOU502A	Produce Sound recordings
CUSLED501A	Provide Instrumental or Vocal Tuition
CUSMLT601A	Analyse Music
CUSMLT602A	Analyse Harmony
CUSMPF601A	Present a Music Performance
CUSMPF603A	Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire
CUSMPF604A	Extend Improvisation Techniques
Elective
CUSIND401A	Develop Specialist expertise in the music industry
CUSMLT502A	Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice
CUSMPF503A	Perform Accompaniment
CUSMPF508A	Provide musical leadership in performance
CUSMCP502A	Compose music for screen