Diploma
This nationally-recognised qualification is the second year of a two-year vocational contemporary music program. It is designed for musicians wishing to expand their songwriting, instrumental (including vocal), ensemble and musicianship skills.
Students attend classes in songwriting, media performance, history, theory, aural and second study. On completion, a successful music artist would be expected to gain national industry recognition.
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) levelThis course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 6 Advanced Diploma Award.
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.
Academic admission requirements (Band 1) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Applications for this course are not accepted through ECU's Experience Based Entry Scheme.
This course is ideally suited for the musician, singer and/or songwriter, or sound technician aiming to sustain a career in the music industry.
Possible future job titlesMusician, Performance Artist, Composer, Performer, Entertainer, Sound Recordist, Sound Designer, Sound Mixer
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