UndergraduateMusic & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
The University of Canberra's Bachelor of Contemporary Music Practice is one of five specialisations within the Bachelor of Creative Industries, combining six shared creative-industries core units with specialist music training in synthesis and sampling, songwriting and production, commercial music performance, and music for media and screen. Two Professional Practice work-integrated-learning units place students in real industry settings alongside their studies. The degree suits students aiming for careers as performers, songwriters or producers in the contemporary music industry.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
3 units- 11645Commercial Music Performance
- 11591Professional Orientation (Creative Industries and Digital Design)
- 11601Songwriting and Production
Year 1, Semester 2
3 units- 11646Music Performance and Originality
- 11602Songwriting and Stylistic Production
- 11595The Big Picture
Year 2, Semester 1
3 units- 11593Creative Practice 1
- 11596Creativity and Culture: Truth and Ideation
- 11647Music for Media
Year 2, Semester 2
2 units- 11017Professional Practice 1: Work Integrated Learning
- 10316Synthesis and Sampling
Year 3, Semester 1
2 units- 11018Professional Practice 2: Work Integrated Learning
- 10318Technology on Stage
Year 3, Semester 2
3 units- 11594Creative Practice 2
- 11648Music for Screen
- 11592Professional Evidence (Creative Industries and Digital Design)
Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank and audition outcome. An entrance rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - diploma pathway . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . Applicants who meet the minimum entrance rank will be required to complete an audition as part of the admission process. Applicants are expected to undertake the audition at the date and time allocated to them. Full details regarding the audition process will be provided in the offer letter. . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. . More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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