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Practical Music

Graduate Diploma in MusicInformal specialisationYear: 2024

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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: 30 January 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 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Southbank)
 12.5
MUSI20061 Music Language 2: Chromaticism & Beyond
Summer Term (Online)
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.

Last updated: 30 January 2024