Diploma in Music (DipMus )
Diploma in Music (DipMus )
Program Code
DIPMU
Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
Academic Year
2019
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 use as an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Music. This program consists of studies in Contemporary Music and Technology Studies, Ensemble Studies, and Music and Media Studies.
The Diploma in Music is an AQF Level 5 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year full-time.
Conditions
Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Program Coordinator before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the 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 as follows:
- Core courses to the value of 15 units
- Elective courses to the value of 9 units
Major
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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 3 or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007OL The Enquiring Mind 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSGEN 1201 Music Professional Development 1A 3 MUSGEN 1202 Music Professional Development 1B 3 MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship 1B 3 Elective Courses
Level I Music electives to the value of 9 units.
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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
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007 The Enquiring Mind 3 or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007OL The Enquiring Mind 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 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship 1B 3 Elective Courses
Level I Media courses to the value of 9 units.
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Popular Music Major
To satisfy the requirements for Popular Music 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 3 or
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ARTS 1007OL The Enquiring Mind 3 and
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MUSSUPST 1001 Musicianship 1A 3 MUSSUPST 1002 Musicianship 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 MUSPOP 1201 Song Writing & Performance 1A 3 MUSPOP 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 MUSPOP 1100 Contemporary Music in Practice 1 3 MUSONIC 1220 Sonic Arts 3