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Overview
About this course
Refine your skills and learn how to lead in the music industry. Get confident in managing artists, marketing, copyright and event planning. Build your path to a successful career in one of the most exciting creative industries.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
find artists and develop artist management plans
promote artists across a range of media channels including social, mainstream, radio and podcasting
coordinate tours and industry events
raise funding for special projects
identify and monetise projects.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited qualification at diploma level.
A network of music industry contacts and exposure to new and upcoming artists.
Experience creating tour schedules and artist profiles.
Skills to write marketing plans and crowdfunding proposals.
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Successful completion of the Certificate III in Music (Business) or Certificate IV in Music (Business) or an equivalent qualification, shown by a copy of your certificate or transcript, or
equivalent industry experience in music (business), shown by your resume and a portfolio of work, or
attend an interview via an online video platform such as Zoom or Teams.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test and achieve a score of 4 across the 5 bands of literacy and 3 across one band of numeracy. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs and to provide you with the appropriate support for your study success.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
appreciation of a wide range of music or a deep knowledge of a specific genre
good time management skills to meet deadlines
the ability to research effectively
access to a personal computer and the internet
access to Microsoft Office or similar software
desire to be involved in music functions and attend live performances outside of class hours, including evenings and weekends
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level.
The following foundation skills:
You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.
You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas.
You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.
You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.
You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.
You can use email, search the internet and open files.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: artist manager, label assistant, music promoter, music manager, music publisher, merchandiser, licensing manager, gig or tour manager, booking agent and social media manager.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study2 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Diploma of Music (Business) does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Music (Business) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 4 core and 12 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Manage copyright arrangementsCUACMP511
Provide freelance servicesCUAIND412
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledgeCUAIND512
Develop and implement own self-care plan in the creative industriesCUAMWB401
TAFE NSW services
Facilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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