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Bachelor of Music - Queenland University of Technology

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QTAC code: 421512

Domestic entry: February

Past OP cut-off: Admission to course is based on audition, interview and previous academic achievement. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements.

Past rank cut-off: Admission to course is based on audition, interview and previous academic achievement. Please refer to Additional Entry Requirements.

Assumed knowledge: English (4, SA)

Preparatory studies: ENGLISH: Successful completion of a year of full-time vocational or tertiary study.

CRICOS code: 022140F

International fees: 2009: $9,750 (indicative) per semester
(per semester, subject to annual review)

International entry: February

Course duration (full-time): 3 Years

Total credit points: 288

Standard credit points/full-time semester: 48

Campus: Kelvin Grove


Why choose this course?
The modern focus of the QUT Bachelor of Music degree sets it apart from others on offer in Queensland.

Who should do this course?
The course has a strong focus on repertoire creation rather than reproduction, and understands that a musician is far more than just a player of instruments. The focus on creation is ideally suited to innovative students keen to create and make their mark in a changing sector.

Diverse career opportunities
The modern focus of this degree caters for those seeking to work as full time professionals in the music industry and results in strong job outcomes. Graduates include Ben Grant (Philmsound film post-production house), Geoff Green (drummer with Aria winning band George), and Emily Ridgway (games composer and sound designer).

Facilities / technology
You will graduate able to produce creative work with new technology, and be experienced in using digital sound and music software. Our online teaching tools enable remote access as well as the ability to participate in online interactive music making.

The creative industries environment encourages cross-disciplinary projects. You will have many opportunities to work with students from other creative areas to make work for film, tv, multimedia, animation, fashion, dance and drama.

Practical teaching
Staff at QUT are very skilled in theory, practice and the industry. You will graduate being your own unique blend of performer producer and composer and participate in at least one major QUT production each year. The format for these can vary, but there will be opportunities for installations, productions and performances in many venues, in various live and meda formats. This will enable you to showcase your work to the commercial music industry.

Industry links
You will be exposed to the ideas and experience of guest lecturers and music professionals. You will also be encouraged to gain experience and exposure outside the university through performance/production opportunities with companies/events on Radio, TV, Web and in Live venues, such as the Brisbane Powerhouse and the Qld Festival of Music. Credit is given for many of these activities.

Additional Entry Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their audition and previous academic achievement.

Overview
This creative and practical course is designed for those seeking to become leaders in the music industry. There will be many types of musicians in the future, and QUT?s Bachelor of Music responds to this need for future focussed graduates. You will study a common core of music and sound subjects plus some intensive practice-based and work experience units.

You will navigate your own pathway, having the choice of a performance or production strand, and the flexibility to choose electives in other creative areas.

You will be expected to present your work in a number of ways, based on your particular aims and passions. There is an emphasis on real-world experiences during the course, including public performances and showcases, internships, media opportunities and collaborative productions with other students.

Career Outcomes
Graduates work in the live, recording and multimedia industries, as performers, composers, creative music producers, developers of music software and games, DJs, mixers or studio teachers. This degree is also a pathway to honours and professional or research postgraduate studies.

Why choose this course?
The creative and modern emphasis of this degree sets it apart from other music courses on offer in Australia. There is a focus on generic music skills relevant to the twenty-first century, reflecting the demands required of a musician of the future. You may study a variety of styles and genres, indeed a 'crossover music' approach is encouraged.

The emphasis on repertoire creation over reproduction means it is ideally suited to those who are keen to innovate and make their mark in the changing sector of creative industries. You?ll be equipped to sustain your career over the long term.

Other Course Options
The Bachelor of Music is available as a dual degree with Education. Applicants accepted into the dual degree will complete a four year program comprising the three year Bachelor of Music and the one year Graduate Diploma of Education (Senior Years).

You can also choose from double degree programs including IX34 Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music) and IX27 Bachelor of Creative Industries (Music)/ Bachelor of Information Technology.

Additional costs
While extensive computing technology is available, additional digital storage will be required (CDs, DVDs, and often hard drives) at your own cost. Headphones, ear plugs, batteries and appropriate leads must be provided.

Course Structures

Performance Course Structure

CodeTitle
Year 1, Semester 1
KKB101Creative Industries: People and Practices
KMB105Music and Sound Technology
KMB120Music Performance 1
KMB130Core Musicianship 1
Year 1, Semester 2
KKB102Creative Industries: Making Connections
KMB108Sound Recording and Acoustics
KMB121Music Performance 2
KMB131Core Musicianship 2
Year 2, Semester 1
KMB206Jazz and Popular Musicianship
 OR
KMB207Cross Cultural Musicianship
KMB214-1Music and Sound: Principal Study A
SELECT:Elective *
SELECT:Elective *
Year 2, Semester 2
KMB205Sound Media Musicianship
 OR
KMB208Contemporary Art Music Musicianship
KMB214-2Music and Sound: Principal Study A
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 You have two pathways to choose from in Year 3 of your program: the Performance Pathway or the Creative Industries Minor pathway.
Performance Pathway:
Year 3, Semester 1
KMB314-1Music and Sound: Principal Study B
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
Year 3, Semester 2
KMB301The Music Industry
KMB314-2Music and Sound: Principal Study B
SELECT:Elective*
Creative Industries Minor Pathway:
Year 3, Semester 1
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor First Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Second Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
Year 3, Semester 2
KMB301The Music Industry
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Third Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Fourth Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Elective*
NOTES
 * The seven electives must comprise at least three music electives.

Performance Elective List

CodeTitle
Semester 1
KMB003Sex Drugs Rock 'n' roll
KMB004World Music
KMB005-1Group Music
KMB209Conducting
Semester 2
KMB002Music and Spirituality
KMB005-2Group Music
KMB106Music and Sound for Multimedia
KMB107Sound, Image, Text
KMB113Multi-Instrumental Music A
KMB212Arranging
KMB213Multi-Instrumental Music B

Production Course Structure

CodeTitle
Year 1, Semester 1
KKB101Creative Industries: People and Practices
KMB105Music and Sound Technology
KMB110Music Production 1
KMB130Core Musicianship 1
Year 1, Semester 2
KKB102Creative Industries: Making Connections
KMB106Music and Sound for Multimedia
KMB111Music Production 2
KMB131Core Musicianship 2
Year 2, Semester 1
KMB206Jazz and Popular Musicianship
 OR
KMB207Cross Cultural Musicianship
KMB214-1Music and Sound: Principal Study A
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
Year 2, Semester 2
KMB205Sound Media Musicianship
 OR
KMB208Contemporary Art Music Musicianship
KMB214-2Music and Sound: Principal Study A
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
 You have two pathways to choose from in Year 3 of your program: the Production Pathway or the Creative Industries Minor pathway.
Production Pathway:
Year 3, Semester 1
KMB314-1Music and Sound: Principal Study B
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
Year 3, Semester 2
KMB301The Music Industry
KMB314-2Music and Sound: Principal Study B
SELECT:Elective*
Creative Industries Minor Pathway:
Year 3, Semester 1
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor First Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Second Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Elective*
SELECT:Elective*
Year 3, Semester 2
KMB301The Music Industry
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Third Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Creative Industries Minor Fourth Unit (a K-coded minor)
SELECT:Elective*
NOTES:
 * The seven electives must comprise at least three music electives.

Production Elective List

CodeTitle
Semester 1
KMB003Sex Drugs Rock 'n' roll
KMB004World Music
KMB005-1Group Music
KMB209Conducting
Semester 2
KMB002Music and Spirituality
KMB005-2Group Music
KMB107Sound, Image, Text
KMB212Arranging

 

Potential careers
Band Leader
Composer
Conductor
D.J
Digital Composer
Educator
Film Composer
Media Industry Specialist
Multimedia Designer
Music Agent/Manager
Music Publisher
Music Sampler
Music Teacher
Music Technologist
Musical Director
Musician
Post-production specialist
Recording Engineer
Song Writer
Sound and Music Producer
Sound Designer
Sound/Audio Engineer

 

 

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