Diploma in Music (Commercial Music & Song Writing) ( DipMus (CmlMus&SongWrtg))

Program Code
DMCMS

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Special Notes

This program is not offered in 2023.

Academic Year
2023

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Diploma in Commercial Music & Song Writing is designed as an entry into the arts, entertainment and media industries for performing artists. It will provide students with a thorough grounding in song writing and commercial music production. The program has a strong emphasis on practical activities enabling students to develop the creative, technical and professional skills used by composers of contemporary music, with an emphasis on the creation and presentation of new original work. These skills are complimented by studies in sound recording and production, music theory, and business, providing the basis for either wok in the industry or successful continuation into further tertiary study.

The Diploma in Diploma in Music (Commercial Music & Song Writing) is an AQF Level 5 program with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.

Conditions

Condition of enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Head of Postgraduate Program 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 (Commercial Music & Song Writing)

There shall be a Diploma in Music (Commercial Music & Song Writing).

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Diploma in Music (Commercial Music & Song Writing), the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 24 units

Core Courses