CC41 - Diploma of Music

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Overview

Course Overview

The aim of the Diploma of Music is to provide you with the opportunity to develop musical knowledge and skills that will prepare you for a career in music or further tertiary study in music. On successful completion of the Diploma of Music, you may choose to continue your study at the second year level in one of the specialisations within the Bachelor of Music degree.

The Diploma of Music can also provide a pathway to the Bachelor of Music, pending results in the first part of the course. For the first two trimesters, Diploma students receive specialist units of study. In trimesters three and four, Diploma students continue their study as per Bachelor one and two. - See more at: http://www.aim.edu.au/courses/classical-performance/diploma-of-music#sthash.kZJcdSEc.dpuf

Career Information

The Diploma of Music is ideal for students considering a career as a professional musician or studio teacher.

Course Details

Duration	1 years full-time or 2 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned	48
Number of Units Required	CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24).
Expected Hours of Study	One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term.
Course Type	Undergraduate Award
Qualification (post nominal)	DipMus
AQF Level	Level 5: Diploma
Course Fees	Indicative Year - 2026 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $9,536 Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $25,500 International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,000 International Indicative First Year Fee - $36,000 Indicative Year - 2025 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $9,312 Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $24,840 International Indicative First Term Fee - $17,160 International Indicative First Year Fee - $34,320 Indicative Year - 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $8,944 Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $23,856 International Indicative First Term Fee - $16,320 International Indicative First Year Fee - $32,640 Indicative Year - 2023 International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,600 International Indicative First Year Fee - $31,200 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $8,296 Indicative Year - 2022 Commonwealth Supported Place – Indicative First Year Fee - $8,016 International Indicative First Year Fee - $31,200 International Indicative First Term Fee - $15,600

Admission Codes

Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes	ACT - Online - 160831 NSW - Online - 160831 NT - Online - 150831 QLD - Cairns - 860913 QLD - Mackay - 860911 QLD - Online - 860915 SA - Online - 150831 TAS - Online - 150831 VIC - Online - 150831 WA - Online - 150831
International Students CRICOS Codes	MKY - 0100158 ROK - 0100158

Where and when can I start?

Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.

Domestic Availability

Term 2 - 2027

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2027

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2026

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2026

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2025

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2025

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2024

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2024

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2023

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2023

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2022

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2022

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2021

Cairns Mackay Online Townsville
Term 2 - 2020

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2020

Cairns Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2019

Mackay Online
Term 1 - 2019

Mackay Online
Term 2 - 2018

Distance Mackay
Term 1 - 2018

Distance Mackay
Term 2 - 2017

Distance Mackay
Term 1 - 2017

Distance Mackay
Term 2 - 2016

Distance Mackay
Term 1 - 2016

Distance Mackay
Term 2 - 2015

Distance
Term 1 - 2015

Distance

International Availability

Term 2 - 2027

Mackay
Term 1 - 2027

Mackay
Term 2 - 2026

Mackay
Term 1 - 2026

Mackay
Term 2 - 2025

Mackay
Term 1 - 2025

Mackay
Term 2 - 2024

Mackay
Term 1 - 2024

Mackay
Term 2 - 2023

Mackay
Term 1 - 2023

Mackay
Term 2 - 2022

Mackay
Term 1 - 2022

Mackay
Term 1 - 2021

Mackay
Term 2 - 2020

Mackay
Term 1 - 2020

Mackay
Term 2 - 2019

Mackay
Term 1 - 2019

Mackay
Term 2 - 2018

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2018

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2017

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2017

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2016

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2016

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 2 - 2015

Sorry, no international availabilities found.
Term 1 - 2015

Sorry, no international availabilities found.

For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at https://contactus.cqu.edu.au/

Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?

Entry Scores

Entry scores are not available, please contact the Student Advice Team for more information.

Academic Requirements

Students will be required to successfully complete an audition and interview for admission to the course.

Assumed Knowledge

It is recommended that students have achieved at least an intermediate level of performance skill on their particular instrument or voice before auditioning for entry to this course.

Security Requirements

N/A

Health Requirements

N/A

Fees and Charges

Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards	Not applicable
Exit Awards	Not applicable
Accreditation	Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Previous and Current Enrolments

Year	Number of Students
2025	13
2024	18
2023	21
2022	23
2021	28

Inherent Requirements

There are Inherent Requirements (IRs) that you need to be aware of, and fulfil, to achieve the core learning outcomes of the units and course. IRs are the essential capabilities, knowledge, behaviours and skills that are needed to complete a unit or course.

Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.

If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Conduct Policy and Procedure, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Ethical Behaviour

Examples are:

Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures, and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Demonstrating respect for cultural diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the creative and performing arts practice environment.

Behavioural Stability

Examples are:

Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate for professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer feedback or criticism.
Interacting with people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures in a calm and composed manner in difficult to deal with situations in the creative and performing arts practice environment.
Demonstrating appropriate behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional or performance setting.

Legal Compliance

Examples are:

Complying with university and workplace policy around the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices including relevant OHS legislative requirements pertaining to creative and performing arts practice in music performance environments.

Communication Skills (Verbal, Non-verbal, Written and Technology)

Examples are:

Verbally communicating your creative and performing arts knowledge and skills with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
Using appropriate facial expressions; eye contact, being mindful of space boundaries, and a range of body movements and gestures.
Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course.
Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
Competently using written music notation, as required, to convey detailed information and knowledge relating to music performance and practice.
Accessing a computer and having sufficient computer skills to engage in online learning, reading and responding as required to emails, and completing relevant assessments for the course.
Regularly accessing the Internet for research, and email for communication with peers and lecturers.
Using a variety of computer programs suitable to your course of study.

Cognitive Abilities (Knowledge and Cognitive Skills, Literacy and Numeracy)

Examples are:

Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge in response to academic assessment items.
Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and performing professional skills within reasonable set time-frames.
Producing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic conventions.
Competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in a professional setting.
Demonstrating competency in applying basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to various music learning activities involving written and aural music notation.
Demonstrating effective use of basic mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to operate sound for music performance environments.

Sensory Abilities (Visual, Auditory, Tactile)

Examples are:

Safely performing in a variety of music performance contexts including on stage as a performer or off stage as part of the technical support team.
Working in a team-based performing arts environment where verbal and non-verbal communication are essential to realisation of a wide range of music performances.
Sufficiently hearing verbal communication from other students and lecturers during activities related to the course.

Sustainable Performance

Examples are:

Actively participating in sustained and intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills that may occur in time-frames outside normal working hours, including evenings and weekends. These creative and performing arts skills may include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Actively participating in intensive rehearsals and performances involving creative and performing arts skills with sustained levels of physical energy and concentration.
Performing with the required physical and mental energy and endurance in the learning activities of the course, as well as during set time-frames during intensive rehearsal and performance periods.

Strength and Mobility (Gross Motor Skills and Fine Motor Skills)

Examples are:

Using a variety of gross motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of gross motor skills in a range of creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.
Using a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performance activities that include music instrumental and vocal performance.
Demonstrating and performing a variety of fine motor skills in various creative and performing arts performances that include music instrumental and vocal performance, consistently in a safe manner to reduce the risk of injury to yourself and others.

Core Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate skills and knowledge of the practice, language, forms, materials, technologies and techniques of a range of musical styles
2. Develop and evaluate musical, cultural and artistic ideas, concepts and processes by thinking creatively, critically and reflectively
3. Interpret, communicate and present ideas, problems and arguments to do with music, music education and the arts in modes suited to a range of audiences.

	Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors	1	2	3
1. KNOWLEDGE Have technical and theoretical knowledge and concepts, with depth in some areas within a field of work and learning
2. SKILLS Have cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate approaches to unpredictable problems and/or management requirements
4. SKILLS Have specialist technical and creative skills to express ideas and perspectives
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to transfer knowledge and specialised skills to others and demonstrate understanding of knowledge
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate application with depth in some areas of specialisation, in known or changing contexts
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical and/or creative skills in a range of situations
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations with responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad parameters for quantity and quality
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, coordinate and evaluate the work of teams within broad but generally well- defined parameters
10. FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE sufficient to undertake qualifications
11. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of knowledge in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
12. FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS sufficient to undertake qualifications
13. ACQUISITION AND APPLICATION of skills in new or existing disciplines or professional areas drawn from higher education units
14. Course content drawn from higher education units
KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology

Contemporary Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Jazz and Popular Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Music Studies Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Performance Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

Course Requirements

In order to complete this course, you must:

Complete the core structure
Complete 1 minor

Core Structure View Full Course Structure

Number of units: 4	Total credit points: 24

Students must complete the following compulsory units:

Year 1 - Term 1
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11405	Language of Modern Music 1
MUSC11411	Music Styles & Analysis 1

Year 1 - Term 2
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11406	Language of Modern Music 2
MUSC11412	Music Styles & Analysis 2

Contemporary Minor View Full Course Structure

Number of units: 4	Total credit points: 24

This minor is only available at the Mackay campus.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
PERF11026	Production Fundamentals 1
PERF11027	Production Fundamentals 2
MUSC11401	Digital Music Applications
MUSC11379	Audio Recording Techniques

Jazz and Popular Minor View Full Course Structure

Number of units: 4	Total credit points: 24

This minor is only available on the Mackay campus.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11409	Principal Music Studios 1
MUSC11410	Principal Music Studios 2
PERF11026	Production Fundamentals 1
PERF11027	Production Fundamentals 2

Music Studies Minor View Full Course Structure

Number of units: 4	Total credit points: 24

This minor is only available by distance education.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11401	Digital Music Applications
MUSC11413	Introduction to Studio Teaching

Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
PERF11021	Community Arts
MUSC11384	Arts in Perspective
MUSC11379	Audio Recording Techniques
MUSC11380	Introduction to Songwriting
LNGE11028	Basic Italian

Performance Minor View Full Course Structure

Number of units: 4	Total credit points: 24

This minor is available internally on the Mackay campus and also by distance education. Students may also study MUSC11409 Principal Music Studios 1 and MUSC11410 Principal Music Studios 2 at approved regional conservatoriums in New South Wales.

Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
MUSC11409	Principal Music Studios 1
MUSC11410	Principal Music Studios 2

Available units
Students must complete 2 from the following units:
MUSC11401	Digital Music Applications
MUSC11413	Introduction to Studio Teaching
MUSC11379	Audio Recording Techniques
MUSC11380	Introduction to Songwriting
MUSC11384	Arts in Perspective
PERF11021	Community Arts
LNGE11028	Basic Italian

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