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National code: CUA50820
Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition) at Newcastle, Tighes Hill
Course information
Type
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Focus
MusicCourse specialisation
Schedule
Full Time16+ hours per week.
Duration
6 monthsTime required to complete this course.
Start date
20 Jul 2023First day of attendance online or on campus.
End date
1 Dec 2023Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
Location
Class time
16 hoursDedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
Additional study time
8 hoursThe minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
Register interest
This course is currently closed. Register your interest to be notified when you can apply for this course.
Course fees
$---
Fee pending
Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetable
What time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Thursday and Friday from 9.30am to 4.30pm. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
Additional information
Other things to know
Assessments
Assessments let you show what you've learned and check what you may need to work on.
Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams
Skills assessments: projects, case studies
Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation
Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving
Portfolio of work
Work placement
Work placement gives you real experience and develops your skills.
There is no work placement for this qualification.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
Set of wired headphones (not wireless)
Additional entry requirements
To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.
There are no additional requirements for this qualification.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 4 core and 12 speciality units.
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
Course delivery
Combination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.
Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Newcastle, Tighes Hill
Campus facilities
Free parking
Bike racks
Drop-off zone
Library
Book shop
Accessibility and inclusion
Accessible parking
All gender toilet
Accessible toilet
Ambulant toilet
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- Disability and access support
- Counselling and careers
Student services
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Mon|8am - 6pm
Tue|8am - 6pm
Wed|8am - 6pm
Thu|8am - 6pm
Fri|8am - 6pm
Sat|Closed
Sun|Closed