Practical Music (GD-MUS_INFSPC_1)

Overview

Students will develop instrumental, vocal or conducting technique to a level appropriate to a fourth year of study and a sophisticated awareness of the stylistic and interpretative characteristics of the repertory studies. Students will also take a number of ensemble electives to expand their practical experience. Subjects in Music Language, Aural Studies and historical, cultural and contextual studies add breadth and depth to the musical studies.

Last updated: 7 November 2024

Structure

100 credit points

Practical Music Specialisation

100-point program

50 points of compulsory subjects
50 points of elective subjects

Subject Options

Compulsory Subjects

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
MUSI40016	Practical Study 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI40017	Practical Study 2	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5
MUSI40064	The Research Process for Musicians	Semester 1 (On Campus - Southbank) Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)	12.5

PLUS

Students select one of the following:

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

Elective Subjects

Students select 50 points of electives from the list of Graduate Diploma in Music Electives.