Diploma in Contemporary Music (Level 6)

Summary

The aim of the qualification is to provide those wishing to work in the music industry with further development in their understanding of what is required for employment or performance and/or provide a base for further education.

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

• Evaluate and apply music theory to read and write music to a complex level
• Apply composition, arrangement and/or lyric writing techniques to produce a portfolio of musical works.
• Perform music at a professional level to engage an audience
• Demonstrate advanced technical ability and artistic proficiency on a musical instrument
• Produce music recordings and other sound-related works at a professional level
• Research and analyse material and contexts for application to music creation
• Analyse and reflect on performance and composition work to improve practice
• Manage own professional practice, professional development and industry knowledge to develop employment opportunities

Course Content

Level 5

• BCM501 Music Theory and Aural 1
• BCM502 Music Technology 1
• BCM503 Contemporary Composition Studies 1
• BCM504 Practical Studies 1
• BCM505 Practical Studies 2
• CON501 Contextual Studies 1
• MAI501 Music and Audio Industry Studies

Level 6

Students must complete all of the following:

• BCM601 Music Theory and Analysis
• BCM603 Contemporary Composition Studies 2
• BCM604 Practical Studies 3
• BCM605 Practical Studies 4
• CON601 Contextual Studies 2

Plus one of the following electives:

• BCM602 Songwriting
• BCM606 Music Education Studies 1
• CIB601 Creative Industries Business and Legal

Elective 1

Any paper Level 5 and above to be approved by the Programme Manager

Career Opportunities

The aim of the qualification is to provide those wishing to work in the music industry with further development in their understanding of what is required for employment or performance and/or provide a base for further education.

Satisfactory Completion

Diploma in Contemporary Music (Level 6) leading to the New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 6) is a two year full-time or longer part-time programme comprising a total of 240 credits