Advanced Diploma of Music - CUA60520
Melbourne Polytechnic
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00724G
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging analytical, technical, creative, conceptual and managerial skills in their chosen field in the music industry. Their knowledge base may be specialised or broad, and they may operate in their industry sector with autonomy, judgement, and defined responsibility. These individuals are sometimes accountable for group outcomes. They may work in music performance, music creation and composition, music tuition, sound production, or music business contexts.The job roles that relate to this qualification may include vocalist/singer, music producer, music distributor, music arranger, sound designer, artist manager, music researcher, licensing assistant, music administrator, session musician, A&R assistant and music tutor. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerationsQualificationNo licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.Units of competency in qualificationSome individual units of competency may have their own licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements. Users must check individual units of competency for licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements relevant to that unit.
Subjects
- Implement sound designs
- Analyse complex harmony
- Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- Manage design realisation
- Research global design trends
- Provide instrumental or vocal tuition
- Conduct musical performances
- Manage organisational finances
- Develop advanced vocal techniques
- Manage event staging components
- Lead music rehearsals
- Manage the promotion of creative acts
- Manage production of sound recordings
- Identify and develop new music artists
- Select event venues and sites
- Extend techniques for composing music
- Develop and manage financial systems
- Develop multi-venue event plans
- Obtain and manage sponsorship
- Engage in the business of creative practice
- Compile music for soundtracks
- Implement and manage international marketing programs
- Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- Compose music using music technology
- Manage production of sound designs
- Establish and manage recording contracts
- Provide musical leadership in performances
- Establish and maintain safe creative practice
- Research and comply with regulatory requirements
- Manage stagecraft aspects of performances
- Plan and present music performances
- Compose music for screen
- Manage copyright arrangements
- Produce sound recordings
- Manage organisational marketing processes
- Develop crowd management plans
- Develop marketing plans
- Develop conference programs
- Provide tuition for composition
- Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- Develop event concepts
- Plan and manage post-production activities
- Develop organisational marketing strategy
- Create a final sound balance
- Analyse music
- Refine performance techniques and expand repertoire
- Manage artists and their careers
- Prepare compositions for publishing and performance
- Manage market research
- Assess significance of music and apply knowledge to professional practice
- Develop and implement business plans
- Write about music
- Organise event infrastructure
- Extend techniques for arranging music
- Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters
- Manage on-site event operations
- Develop advanced improvisation techniques
- Develop sound designs
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | International: $18,600 | Yes |
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