Bachelor of Music majoring in Creative Practice
Adelaide University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 04249J
The Bachelor of Music will build your technical skills, musical knowledge and professional standards needed to work in the music industry. Through a major in Creative Practice, you'll explore what it takes to become a creative in the 21st century. With courses in composition, popular music and sonic arts, we cater to all facets of the music industry. Take courses spanning music composition and contemporary song writing and performance - through to studio and live sound production, practical film and game sound, and emerging technologies such as AI and Extended Reality. Master recording, arranging and composing. Deliver unique experiences to listeners through technology. Have the support of mentors to guide your development. Perform your creative work to real audiences and learn to successfully promote yourself and others.
Structure
144 units
Subjects
- Life in Music MUSI1036
- Music Technology Foundations MUSI1000
- Composition 1A MUSI1001
- Musicianship 1A MUSI1004
- Composition 1B MUSI1006
- Musicianship 1B MUSI1009
- Contemporary Musicianship 1A MUSI1012
- Contemporary Musicianship 1B MUSI1014
- Orchestration 1 MUSI1019
- Contemporary Music in Practice 1 MUSI1020
- Song Writing & Performance 1A MUSI1030
- Song Writing & Performance 1B MUSI1032
- Sound Engineering MUSI1033
- Sonic Arts MUSI1034
- Sonic Arts in Practice 1 MUSI1035
- Composition 2A MUSI2000
- From Elvis to YouTube II MUSI2001
- Musicianship 2A MUSI2003
- Composition 2B MUSI2005
- Musicianship 2B MUSI2007
- Music, Media & Contemporary Society II MUSI2009
- Orchestration 2 MUSI2017
- Contemporary Music in Practice 2 MUSI2018
- Music Analysis 2 MUSI2019
- Song Writing & Performance 2A MUSI2028
- Song Writing & Performance 2B MUSI2030
- Sonic Arts in Practice 2 MUSI2031
- Computer Music Composition 2 MUSI2032
- Sound Engineering Live MUSI2033
- Sound Design for Film II MUSI2034
- Circuit Bending and Hardware Hacking MUSI2035
- Composition 3A MUSI3000
- Advanced Sound Engineering 3 MUSI3003
- Composition 3B MUSI3005
- Conducting: Choral & Instrumental Techniques MUSI3017
- Interaction Design and the Sonic Arts 3 MUSI3018
- The Sampled Source MUSI3019
- Orchestration 3 MUSI3020
- Contemporary Music in Practice 3 MUSI3022
- Music Analysis 3 MUSI3023
- Song Writing & Performance 3 MUSI3030
- Computer Music Composition 3 MUSI3033
- Sound Design for Games III MUSI3034
- Music Internship MUSI3900
- Sonic Arts in Practice 1 MUSI1035
- Composition 2A MUSI2000
- From Elvis to YouTube II MUSI2001
- Musicianship 2A MUSI2003
- Composition 2B MUSI2005
- Musicianship 2B MUSI2007
- Music, Media & Contemporary Society II MUSI2009
- Orchestration 2 MUSI2017
- Contemporary Music in Practice 2 MUSI2018
- Music Analysis 2 MUSI2019
- Song Writing & Performance 2A MUSI2028
- Song Writing & Performance 2B MUSI2030
- Sonic Arts in Practice 2 MUSI2031
- Sound Engineering Live MUSI2033
- Sound Design for Film II MUSI2034
- Composition 3A MUSI3000
- Advanced Sound Engineering 3 MUSI3003
- Composition 3B MUSI3005
- Conducting: Choral & Instrumental Techniques MUSI3017
- Interaction Design and the Sonic Arts 3 MUSI3018
- The Sampled Source MUSI3019
- Orchestration 3 MUSI3020
- Contemporary Music in Practice 3 MUSI3022
- Music Analysis 3 MUSI3023
- Song Writing & Performance 3 MUSI3030
- Sound Design for Games III MUSI3034
- Music Internship MUSI3900
- Music Technology Foundations MUSI1000
- Composition 1A MUSI1001
- Music & Sound Fundamentals 1A MUSI1003
- Musicianship 1A MUSI1004
- Composition 1B MUSI1006
- Music & Sound Fundamentals 1B MUSI1008
- Musicianship 1B MUSI1009
- Contemporary Musicianship 1A MUSI1012
- Contemporary Musicianship 1B MUSI1014
- Orchestration 1 MUSI1019
- Contemporary Music in Practice 1 MUSI1020
- Song Writing & Performance 1A MUSI1030
- Song Writing & Performance 1B MUSI1032
- Sound Engineering MUSI1033
- Sonic Arts MUSI1034
- Music Technology Foundations MUSI1000
- Composition 1A MUSI1001
- Music & Sound Fundamentals 1A MUSI1003
- Musicianship 1A MUSI1004
- Composition 1B MUSI1006
- Music & Sound Fundamentals 1B MUSI1008
- Musicianship 1B MUSI1009
- Contemporary Musicianship 1A MUSI1012
- Contemporary Musicianship 1B MUSI1014
- Orchestration 1 MUSI1019
- Contemporary Music in Practice 1 MUSI1020
- Song Writing & Performance 1A MUSI1030
- Song Writing & Performance 1B MUSI1032
- Sound Engineering MUSI1033
- Sonic Arts MUSI1034
- Sonic Arts in Practice 1 MUSI1035
- Composition 2A MUSI2000
- From Elvis to YouTube II MUSI2001
- Musicianship 2A MUSI2003
- Composition 2B MUSI2005
- Musicianship 2B MUSI2007
- Music, Media & Contemporary Society II MUSI2009
- Orchestration 2 MUSI2017
- Contemporary Music in Practice 2 MUSI2018
- Music Analysis 2 MUSI2019
- Song Writing & Performance 2A MUSI2028
- Song Writing & Performance 2B MUSI2030
- Sonic Arts in Practice 2 MUSI2031
- Sound Engineering Live MUSI2033
- Sound Design for Film II MUSI2034
- Composition 3A MUSI3000
- Advanced Sound Engineering 3 MUSI3003
- Composition 3B MUSI3005
- Conducting: Choral & Instrumental Techniques MUSI3017
- Interaction Design and the Sonic Arts 3 MUSI3018
- The Sampled Source MUSI3019
- Orchestration 3 MUSI3020
- Contemporary Music in Practice 3 MUSI3022
- Music Analysis 3 MUSI3023
- Song Writing & Performance 3 MUSI3030
- Sound Design for Games III MUSI3034
- Music Internship MUSI3900
Standard entry requirements
- Secondary education (Year 12).
- Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
- Vocational Education and Training (VET).
- Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.
- Higher education study.
- Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) of an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher qualification at a recognised higher education institution.
- Essential requirements - Audition.
- All applicants are required to register for an audition for each major and/or instrument they are applying for. For example, if you are auditioning for both voice and strings, you will need to register for two auditions in total. Selection will be based on audition score as long as academic thresholds are met.
- Auditions take place in November each year. If you are interstate or overseas and cannot attend an in-person audition, you can opt to submit a recorded audition when completing your registration form.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide City Campus | International: $136,800 | No |
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