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You must complete the 12 core units across Years 1, 2 & 3.  

It is possible to select the Liberal Arts minor if you want to transfer credit from another course to the Bachelor of Music, or to transfer credit for units studied as part of an international study experience, provided you meet the CQUniversity requirements and are approved for this transfer of credit. You will require the approval of the Head of Course to enrol in the Liberal Arts minor, as well as approval for the choice of units to be included in this minor. Please seek advice from the Course Advice Team in the first instance if you want to undertake the Liberal Arts minor.

Within this suite of units, you will develop practical, technical and artistic ensemble skills required to be a successful musician. These music ensemble units give you the opportunity to work in various performance, technical and creative roles as appropriate to develop skills in problem-solving, creative, self-regulated and critical thinking, within a team-based environment.

For entry into the first unit of this minor, you will need approval from the Head of Course - Music. To transition into the 3rd unit of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Musicology is the scholarly analysis of music. Within this suite of units, you will study the history and cultural development of a range of musical styles including baroque, classical, romanticism, modernism, jazz and 20th century music. You will develop aural, analytical and research skills within these areas of focus. It is expected that you will possess a good understanding of music notation and stylistic analysis before entering this minor.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

You will learn the theoretical and practical methods of effective studio teaching in music and develop the pedagogical skills and concepts required to deliver successful group instrumental music instruction and ensemble direction. This includes the focus on three areas: One-on-one studio tuition, multi-instrument instruction and conducting technique. It is expected that you will possess an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in an instrument or voice to complete this minor.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

Within this minor you will develop advanced skills and artistic expression through practical music studies relating to your primary study area. This primary study area can be an instrument, voice, singer/songwriting or composition and through this minor you will explore advanced repertoire and technical work from a variety of musical styles. It is expected that you will commence this minor at a high level of proficiency in your instrument, voice, singer/songwriting or composition and continue to advanced levels of technical proficiency and artistic expression.

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition into the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.

In this suite of units, you will expand upon the fundamentals of audio recording and mixing to develop skills in a range of music technology applications. You will learn the fundamental principles and application of sound design techniques and recording in the production of a podcast. In addition, you will learn the fundamentals of electronic music production and composition, mastering and music distribution. You will be required to purchase specific music technology equipment and software to complete this minor. 

For entry into this minor, you must have completed 36 credit points in this course. To transition in the 3rd year of this minor, you must have completed 72 credit points in this course.