Graduate Diploma in Music

Course code: 3068 + Course abbreviation: GradDipMus + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Clayton)

Course description

This course is designed for musicians wishing to develop a greater knowledge, understanding and competence in music performance. The program is structured in such a way that all candidates obtain a proper grounding in music performance in their area of specialisation through the core unit. In addition, the electives allow students to combine a range of topics within their performance emphasis, according to their vocational needs. Areas for further performance-based scholarship include musicology, ethnomusicology and world music, composition, music education and pedagogy, contemporary music and Australian music.

Course structure

Students complete 48 points, including one core unit, and three electives chosen from the following list:

Core unit

MUM4960 Chief practical study I

Electives

MUM4120 20^th and 21st century repertoire studies
MUM4140 Theatrical music
MUM4180 Chamber music
MUM4200 Keyboard music
MUM4220 Vocal music
MUM4600 Special research project in music
MUM4640 World music: fieldwork techniques and technology
MUM4980 Music pedagogy

Exit points

There are no alternative exit points from this course.

Articulation

For further study options please contact the School of Music - Conservatorium or visit www.arts.monash.edu.au/prospective/course/postgraduate

Course coordinator

Dr Joel Crotty

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