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Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) (M01PM) // Course structure

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Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Music (Practical Music) requires the successful completion of 100 points comprising subjects in:

  • Practical Music
  • Music Language
  • Ensemble (or applied skills) electives
  • Academic and Music Studies electives

 

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Sample Course Plan

First Semester of Study

  • Practical Study 1 12.5
  • A Music Language subject 12.5
  • Music Studies Elective 12.5
  • Ensemble (or applied skills) elective 6.25
  • Ensemble (or applied skills) elective 6.25


Second Semester of Study

  • Practical Study 2 12.5
  • Academic Elective 12.5
  • Music Studies Elective 12.5
  • Ensemble (or applied skills) elective 6.25
  • Ensemble (or applied skills) elective 6.25

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MUSI40016 Practical Study 1
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MUSI40017 Practical Study 2
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Music Language subjects

Students take one of the following subjects, as determined in induction, based on prior experience.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
MUSI10023 Music Language 1: the Diatonic World
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MUSI20061 Music Language 2: Chromaticism & Beyond
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MUSI30025 Orchestration
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MUSI30046 Music Language 3: Modern Directions
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Electives

Please see the Electives list on the new Graduate Diploma in Music page.

Last updated: 30 January 2024