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Advanced Diploma of Music

National Code CUS60101

Purpose
The Advanced Diploma of Music aims to provide students with a wide range of knowledge and skills to be able to maximise their income, as a performer and/or composer at a professional level with specialisations in music performance, compositions or music theatre.

Outcome
At the completion of the Advanced Diploma of Music, students will be able to:

  • Apply copyright knowledge and OHS in their professional life

Depending on elective units taken:

  • Build technical and performance skills for professional gigs in music and/or music theatre
  • Perform as a soloist
  • Conduct a performance/lead and organise a rehearsal
  • Build performance repertoire
  • Compose and/or arrange for film.
  • Compose original contemporary music

Structure
To attain the Advanced Diploma of Music, achieve 15 units; all units in Group A, plus at least five units in Group B and eight others.  Five of the other units should be drawn from Group B and/or the unit bank for Advanced Diploma. The remaining three units may be drawn from the unit bank for Advanced Diploma or from another endorsed industry training package at Advanced Diploma level. 

Hours
The Advanced Diploma of Music consists of 24 hours in Group A, 150-288 hours in Group B, plus eight other units. Completion of the Diploma of Music will reduce the hour requirements.

Support Resources
There are significant resources available to assist in the delivery of this training plan.

Group A  
CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements
CUSSAF02A Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry
Group B  
CUSMCP09A Arrange music for screen
CUSMCP11A Compose music for screen
CUSMCP05A Create original music
CUSMGE02A Develop self as artist
CUSLRN05A Direct or conduct music in a performance
CUSMCP10A Interpret, confirm and create music for a brief
CUSLRN04A Prepare for and lead a music rehearsal
CUSLRN02A Provide instrumental/vocal tuition
CUSLRN03A Provide tuition for composition
CUSMPF18A Refine performance technique and expand repertoire
CUSMPF19A Use private practice to refine performance technique

 

Advanced Diploma Unit Bank

CUSADM08A Address copyright requirements
CUSADM09A Address legal and administrative requirements
CUSMGE07A Analyse harmony
CUSMGE04A Analyse music
CUSMGE13A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgment
CUSMCP08A Arrange music for a brief
CUSMCP09A Arrange music for screen
CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project
CUSMCP11A Compose music for screen
CUSMCP06A Compose music for screen using electronic media
BSZ402A Conduct assessment
CUSRAD02A Conduct research
CUSSOU15A Create a final sound balance
CUSMCP05A Create original music
CUESOU6A Design sound systems
CUEFIN1A Develop a budget
CUSADM05A Develop and implement a business/strategic plan
CUSADM06A Develop and implement an operational plan
CUSSOU16A Develop sound design
CUSSOU17A Develop and implement sound production for a recording
THHGLE12A Develop and manage marketing strategies
CUSBRA19A Develop artists and repertoire
CUSMGE02A Develop self as artist
CUSSOU21A Direct a final audio master
CUSLRN05A Direct or conduct music in a performance
CUEOHS2A Establish and maintain a safe and secure workplace
CUSADM10A Establish and manage contracts
CUSFIN01A Finance a project
CUESMT6A Follow scores
CUSSOU22A Implement sound design
CUSMCP10A Interpret, confirm and create music for a brief
CUSBGE17A Maintain and apply music industry knowledge
CUSBGE16A Maintain self or group in business
CUEFIN2A Manage a budget
CUSADM04A Manage a major project
CUSBAD18A Manage artists and their careers
THHGLE15A Manage financial operations
CUSBAD15A Manage risk and crises for an act or show
CUSSOU18A Manage production for sound design
CUSSOU19A Manage production for sound recording
CUSBMA14A Manage, promote and negotiate licensing on published works
CUEFIN3A Obtain sponsorship
CUSMPF14A Perform accompaniment
CUSMPF16A Perform improvisation for audience
CUSMPF15A Perform music as a soloist
CUEEVT1A Plan and manage events
CUSMPF13A Plan and prepare a program for performance
BSZ401A Plan assessment
CUSMPF12A Plan, prepare and present a live audition program
CUSMPF20A Plan, prepare and present recital performance
CUSSOU20A Prepare and compile music for a soundtrack
CUSMCP07A Prepare compositions for performance/publishing
CUSLRN04A Prepare for and lead a music rehearsal
CUSLRN02A Provide instrumental/vocal tuition
CUSLRN01A Provide musical leadership in performance
CUSLRN03A Provide tuition for composition
CUSMGE14A Read music for performance and analysis
THHGLE07A Recruit and select staff
CUSMPF18A Refine performance technique and expand repertoire
BSZ403A Review assessment
CUEMAR2A Undertake market research
CUSMPF19A Use private practice to refine performance technique
CUSMGE05A Write music copy, articles, criticism and/or program notes