Course Overview

Turn your passion for music into a career with this recognised qualification from GippsTAFE.

This course focuses on performance and contemporary music. It aims to prepare musicians and singers for work in the music industry or for advanced study.

You'll get to perform at real gigs and learn in our purpose built training facility complete with recording studio and keyboard laboratory.

You'll get hands-on experience in composing songs and accompaniments, sound recording and mixing as well as music software and the art of improvisation.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Musician
• Retail assistant in the music industry
• Instrument teaching (basic level)
• Sound recorder.

Entry Requirements

Audition

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes performance and examinations.

Opportunities For Further Study

• Diploma of Music
• Advanced Diploma of Music

Can prospective students enrol in individual units?

Yes.

Course Structure

Core Units
CUSOHS301A	Follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures
CUFCMP301A	Implement Copyright Arrangements
CUSIND301A	Work Effectively in the Music Industry

Specialist Units
CUSMCP401A	Develop Techniques for Arranging Music
CUSMLT403A	Analyse Functional Harmony
CUSMPF404A	Perform Music as Part of a Group
CUSMPF410A	Perform Music from Written Notation
CUSMPF401A	Rehearse Music for Group Performances
CUSMLT401A	Notate Music for Performance
CUSMPF304A	Make a Music Demo

Elective Units
CUSSOU301A	Provide Sound Reinforcement
CUSMCP302A	Write Lyrics
CUSIND302A	Plan a Career in the Creative Arts Industry
BSBRES401A	Analyse and Present Research Info