Monash University Handbook 2010 Postgraduate - Course

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.

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.

This course consists of one core unit and three electives.

Core unit

• MUM4960 Chief practical study I

Electives

Select three of:

• MUM4120 20th and 21st century repertoire studies
• MUM4600 Special research project in music
• MUM4980 Music pedagogy

Students who complete the graduate diploma with a minimum credit average, may apply to enter course 3069 Master of Music.

Graduate Diploma in Music