3068 - Graduate Diploma in Music
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | GradDipMus |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 041049K |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Clayton) |
| Total credit points required | 48 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year FT, 2 years PT |
| Course coordinator | Dr Made Hood |
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.
Objectives
Students completing this course will have:
- an understanding of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a familiarity with the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- developed sound analytical skills
- developed the ability to use relevant technology such as databases, information management systems and search engines effectively.
Structure
Students complete one core unit and three electives.
Requirements
Progression to further studies
Students who complete the graduate diploma with a minimum credit average, may apply to enter a relevant masters degree.
Award(s) received on completion *
Graduate Diploma in Music
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.
13 October 2017 18 November 2024