Attributes, outcomes and skills: Diploma in Music (D-MUSIC)

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Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of musical study in their chosen area of interest
pursue musical knowledge and skills independently, with intellectual honesty and rigorous methods of inquiry in their chosen area of interest
make critically informed responses to new ideas in the discipline
show empathy, self-reflection and critical intelligence in the dissemination of skills and knowledge in their specialisation
work competently and productively in a musical setting both alone and in groups
participate with integrity, discrimination and sound knowledge and understanding in national and international debates, dialogues and discussions in their area of specialisation
communicate effectively
be capable of further development and advancement in the area of their specialisation

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

Academically excellent as a result of:

focussed study in the discipline of music over a three-year period
participation in a diversity of teaching and learning models including individual tuition, masterclasses, large lectures, seminars, tutorials, on-line learning and ensemble experiences

Knowledgeable across disciplines as a result of:

participation in a variety of "ways of knowing" within the discipline of music - solo and ensemble performance competency, theoretical, historical and contextual knowledge of music
able to use the interaction of music and other disciplines with creativity and insight
participation in music ensembles

Attuned to cultural diversity through:

a raft of elective and ensemble opportunities that involve thinking about difference in ways of being musical as well as participating in music from other times and places
familiarity with culturally diverse ways of conceptualising and talking about music
hands-on experiences of culturally diverse styles of music making and musical pedagogy

Active global citizens through:

participation throughout the course in the inherently international nature of music in all its manifestations awareness as ambassadors for Australia through promotion of its cultural richness
facilitators and communicators between diverse cultural communities

Graduates of the Diploma in Music will be:

Academically excellent as a result of:

one-to-one tuition in performance over three years
participation in a diversity of teaching and learning models including individual tuition, masterclasses, concert classes, large lectures, seminars, tutorials, on-line learning and ensemble experiences

Knowledgeable across disciplines as a result of:

participation in a variety of "ways of knowing" within the discipline of music - solo and ensemble performance competency, theoretical, historical and contextual knowledge of music.
able to us the interaction of music and other disciplines with creativity and insight

Leaders in communities through:

high level development of teamwork and group dynamic skills through participation in music ensembles
leadership roles in University and community based public performances, workshops and outreach programs.

Attuned to cultural diversity through:

a raft of academic elective and ensemble opportunities that involve thinking about difference in ways of being musical as well as participating in music from other times and places.
familiarity with culturally diverse ways of conceptualising and talking about music
hands-on experiences of culturally diverse styles of music making and musical pedagogy

Active global citizens through:

participation throughout the course in the inherently international nature of music in all its manifestations
awareness as ambassadors for Australia through promotion of its cultural richness
facilitators and communicators between diverse cultural communities

Last updated: 10 November 2023