Diploma in Music (DipMus )
Diploma in Music (DipMus )
Program Code
DIPMU
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2017
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Diploma in Music is designed for students wishing to 'test the waters' with University level study and allows the flexibility to exit with a Diploma or use as entry pathway into the Bachelor of Music. This program consists of studies in Popular Music & Creative Technologies, Ensemble Studies, and Music and Media.
The Diploma in Music is an AQF Level 5 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year full-time or two years part-time.
Academic Program Rules for Diploma in Music
There shall be a Diploma in Music.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the Diploma in Music the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units.
Students must complete:
a. core courses to the value of 15 units which must include ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind: Freedom and Media
b. elective courses to the value of 9 units
Major
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Contemporary Music & Technology Studies Major
To satisfy the requirements for Contemporary Music & Technology Studies Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind: Freedom and Media 3 MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship Fundamentals 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship Fundamentals 1B 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSONIC 1000 Music Technology Foundations 3 MUSONIC 1010 Sound & Media 3 MUSONIC 1210 Sound Engineering 3 MUSONIC 1300 Sonic Arts in Practice 1 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSPMACT 1201 Song Writing & Performance 1A 3 MUSPMACT 1202 Song Writing & Performance 1B 3 or
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSIC 1107 Indigenous Song Writing & Performance A 3 MUSIC 1108 Indigenous Song Writing & Performance B 3 and
Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSPMACT 1100 Contemporary Music in Practice 1 3 MUSONIC 1220 Sonic Arts 3 -
Ensemble Studies Major
To satisfy the requirements for Ensemble Studies Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind: Freedom and Media 3 MUSGEN 1201 Music Professional Development 1A 3 MUSGEN 1202 Music Professional Development 1B 3 MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship Fundamentals 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship Fundamentals 1B 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Level I electives to the value of 9 units must be chosen from disciplines within the Faculty of Arts .
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Music and Media Major
To satisfy the requirements for Music and Media Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Core Courses
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind: Freedom and Media 3 MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship Fundamentals 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship Fundamentals 1B 3 and
Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSONIC 1000 Music Technology Foundations 3 MUSONIC 1010 Sound & Media 3 MUSONIC 1210 Sound Engineering 3 MUSONIC 1300 Sonic Arts in Practice 1 3 Elective Courses
Courses to the value of 9 units from the following:
Level I Media courses to the value of 9 units.