F2W Diploma of Music

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements: See entry requirements

Duration: Minimum 1 Years, up to a maximum of 5 Years
Duration
Duration refers to the minimum and maximum amounts of time in which this course can be completed. It will be affected by whether you choose to study full or part time, noting that some programs are only available part time.

Location

Hobart: Semester 1, Semester 2

This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students

Due to the circumstances around COVID-19, you will begin your studies online. However, when Government guidelines change, on-campus studies will be reintroduced.

This award is designed for students who are interested in pursuing greater understanding and knowledge of the discipline of music. Its structure allows students to improve skills in either one or more broad areas of interest: ensemble skills, music history, music literacy skills, audio design and music technology.

The award permits a year of dedicated pre-Bachelor of Music study, for students wishing to improve their performance/composition and musical literacy skills for entry into the BMus.

Course objectives

The Diploma is designed for students who are interested in broadening and/or deepening their understanding of the music discipline and developing knowledge, skills and techniques in either one or more areas of interest: ensemble skills, music history, music literacy skills, audio design and music technology.

The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to gain experiences and awareness of the discipline of music and its place in modern society. The structure of the award provides students with choices designed to improve their skills in one or more areas of interest, i.e. ensemble skills, composition, music history, music literacy skills, audio design and music technology.

Learning outcomes

Demonstrate developing facility in one or more areas of music through practical and specialist musical and/or written expression
Critically define and analyse problems associated with one or more areas of music activity
Contextualise the conceptual framework of their own and others' artistic practice by situating their practice with reference to past and present musical styles.
Communicating through a range of modes, relative to context and audience;
Exercise self-reflection, judgement and responsibility in developing artistic practice and individual learning, in response to diverse professional, social and/or cultural contexts.

Practical experience

Choose your path

The Diploma of Music gives students options to focus on a wide range of Music practice, from performance, to music technology. Explore practical industry units such as:

FCA114 - The Music Business - Students are introduced to business practices relevant to musical enterprise. Students will be prepared to navigate physical and digital markets and revenue streams for products and services in the Australian and International music industries.

FCJ120 - Recording and Live Sound - This unit introduces students to specialist knowledge in recording and sound reinforcement techniques. Students will explore the practical application of sound reinforcement and recording technology in context of key artists, genres and technical developments.

FCA206 - Arranging for Popular Music - This unit introduces students to arranging for small to medium ensembles in a popular music context. Students will apply musical knowledge acquired in Practical Popular Music Theory 1 and 2 to produce arrangements of new and/or existing work.

One-on-one tuition

Music students experience one-on-one tuition in many streams and build strong working relationships with staff, students and industry. Be a part of Tasmanian’s intimate and internationally recognised creative community. From 2020, music students will be based in the University of Tasmania's newest building, the Hedberg, this will give students access to some of the worlds most cutting edge spaces and technology, attracting international talent and expertise to the space.

Work with festival and industry leaders

Students have the opportunity to take part in internationally acclaimed festivals such as Mona Foma, and Festival of Voices. Students, hear from and work with professional musicians through partnerships with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and visiting artists. Many staff still play active roles in the music industry, giving students unique access to our thriving Tasmanian music scene.

Career outcomes

Diverse opportunities

While the majority of graduates enter jobs related to music, these careers are incredibly diverse and often completely new. Musicians by and large are entrepreneurial. Create new forms of music and artistic expression, collaborate across industries to solve problems, or inspire and engage the next generation of musicians.

Further study

Open your options with further study, students who successfully complete the Diploma of Music may progress to the Bachelor of Music.

Course structure

The Diploma of Music requires the completion of 100 credit points comprising;

between 25 and 100 credit points of Introductory (100) level units;
a maximum of 75 credit points of Intermediate (200) level units;
a maximum of 50 credit points of Advanced (300) level units.

Introductory units

Complete a minimum of 25 credit points and up to a maximum of 100 credit points from the following Introductory level units:

FCP105

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

Diploma of Music (F2W)

Overview 2020

Entry Requirements

Duration

Duration

Location

Choose your path

One-on-one tuition

Work with festival and industry leaders

Career outcomes

Diverse opportunities

Further study

Course structure

Practical Study

Foundation Practical Study

Music Practice 1

Music Practice 2

Writing About Music

The Music Business 1

Music & History

Contemporary Techniques 1

Contemporary Techniques 2

Music Materials 1

Music Materials 2

Applied Popular Music Theory 1

Applied Popular Music Theory 2

Music Industry Project 1

Music Industry Project 2

Ensemble Skills 1

Ensemble Skills 2

Recording and Live Sound

Contemporary Techniques 3

Contemporary Techniques 4

Arranging for Popular Music 1

Arranging for Popular Music 2

Ensemble Skills 3

Ensemble Skills 4

Music Industry Project 3

Music Industry Project 4

The Recording Musician

Audio Post Production

The Electronic Musician

Recording, Mixing and Mastering

Music Materials 3

Music Materials 4

Shaping the Global Soundcloud

Studio Music Teaching

Conducting

Music Industry Project 3A

Music Industry Project 3B

Music, Mind and Body

Entry requirements

Domestic applicants

Special consideration

International applicants

Fees & scholarships

Domestic students

International students

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