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    Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)

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    Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition)
    Overview

    About this course

    Build your production and musical skills to create fresh beats, songs or compositions as a recording artist or producer. Work with all music genres, especially electronic music. Use your computer to compose, produce, mix and more.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • make beats and produce music

    • manipulate sounds, including pitch shifting, time warping and tuning

    • compose and arrange music using technology

    • use interactive technology in performances, such as Ableton Push Controllers, CDJs and laptops

    • create new, unique sounds and compose for screen

    • develop and implement sound designs.

    Course outcomes

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    • A nationally accredited Diploma.

    • A collection of your own completed tracks.

    • Experience using popular music-production software to produce music and create fresh sounds.

    • 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.

    • A Certificate III in Music (Creation and Composition) as evidenced by a copy of your transcript, OR

    • The ability to demonstrate skills, knowledge and experience equivalent to a Certificate III in Music in an interview with a TAFE NSW music teacher. We will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Access to a computer with stable internet connection, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud. If you don't have your own, you can access these at a TAFE NSW campus.

    • The ability to travel to and attend live performances and functions outside of class hours, including on evenings and weekends.

    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 text that explains 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 confidently use different digital tools for different jobs.

    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.

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    Pathways

    Future career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: recording artist, electronic music producer, songwriter, composer and beatmaker.

    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 (Creation and Composition) does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study0 Courses

    Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.

    The Diploma of Music (Creation and Composition) does not have any related courses.

    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 (Creation and Composition) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 16 units of competency, including 16 core and 4 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 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

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs - be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations - get social with our student community

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