Course Code : HEASSAPM

CRICOS Code: 057091K

The Bachelor of Australian Popular Music is for students interested in music performance, music technology, music theory, music culture, creativity and music business management.

Specialist Facilities

• A music technology laboratory with state of the art Macintosh
  computer workstations and music keyboards.
• A recording studio includes a ProTools TDM system, synchronised recordings and digital tape recording options.
• A Digital Audio editing facility is designed around a fully automated ProTools TDM system.
• Solo practice rooms are equipped with audio playback facility, a
  keyboard or piano, and instrument amplifier(s). Each room has
  customised soundproofing.
• A performing arts theatre designed for the rehearsal and
  presentation of performances to an audience.

Teaching Staff

The Bachelor of Australian Popular Music is taught by qualified academic staff supported by highly experienced industry practitioners.

The Learning Enviornment

• A supportive learning environment with small classes and supervised hands-on experience.
• Practical involvement with industry through NMIT's music facilities and through industry experience.
• A combination of theory and its application in industry-scale facilities supported by academic staff and industry practitioners.

Course Duration

Full time: 3 years

Entrance Requirements

• Year 12 VCE with music (group and/or solo performance) or equivalent studies, or
• TAFE Advanced Diploma course in Music, or
• Relevant industry experience that demonstrates capacity to undertake work at degree level. Normally, relevant industry experience would be defined as professional engagement in the industry as a performer, composer, or producer over a period of several years.

• Audition
  NB: The selection process will be on the basis of an audition.
  This is the principal process of selection of most music degree courses in Australia and is the most effective and equitable way to recruit students when there are more applicants than places.
  The audition process will involve testing of music theory knowledge, instrumental or vocal technique and technical routines, performance skills, aural skills and music reading skills. Detailed guidelines for the audition process will be provided in advance to all applicants for the degree.
  Approximate AMEB level equivalent for audition:
  Sixth grade practical and fourth grade theory.
  

• An additional requirement for international students is:
  International English Language Testing System ( IELTS ) 6.0 

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applicants may seek recognition for prior learning where work of an advanced and related nature has been undertaken.

Bridging Courses

Bridging courses that cover the essential knowledge required for first-year subjects are available.

Tuition Fees

AUD $12,000 per year

Employment Outcomes

The vocational outcomes for students exiting the course at associate degree level include: self-employment as a performer, arranging sound engineer, songwriter, small business operator, sound creator and sound technician.

The vocational outcomes for the students awarded the bachelor degree include self-employment (small business), employment in small businesses or employment in organisations as a composer, arranger, performer, music producer, audio engineer, music programmer, music director, creative director, music business manager, private studio teacher, or community music director, as well as in specialist jobs in music media, music equipment retail, music equipment wholesale, record companies, music publishing companies and other music business and music production companies.

Assessment Methods

Student assessments are based on a combination of:

• practical demonstrations
• aural and written exams
• oral presentations
• folio work

Materials

Package materials and a hanbook containing the booklist will be supplied upon commencement of the course.

Qualifications

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Bachelor of Australian Popular Music.