TAFE SA
12 months
This Diploma of Music (Performance) is a comprehensive 12-month program designed for aspiring musicians to develop advanced instrumental or vocal performance skills, music theory knowledge, and music business fundamentals. Perfect for those with existing musical experience who want to pursue a professional career in the music industry.
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) and hold a Certificate IV in Music Industry (Performance), or demonstrate satisfactory performance in an audition. Basic computer skills, good communication, collaboration and teamwork skills are essential. Recommended for those interested in live instrumental or voice performance with existing musical experience.
The diploma covers four core units including self-care planning in creative industries, professional practice development, copyright management, and freelance services provision. Students select 12 elective units from a comprehensive range including advanced harmony analysis, music composition for screen and technology, instrumental technique development, improvisation, aural perception refinement, performance planning, and live audition preparation. The curriculum integrates music theory, aural training, composition techniques, and music business fundamentals to prepare graduates for professional performance careers.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with extensive industry connections and specialized facilities at Adelaide College of the Arts. With 90% graduate satisfaction rates and 87% of graduates recommending their training, TAFE SA delivers nationally accredited qualifications with experienced instructors and access to professional performance venues and recording facilities.
Graduates can pursue careers as professional musicians, composers, instrumentalists, or vocalists in various settings including live performance venues, recording studios, orchestras, and entertainment industries. The music business knowledge gained enables graduates to establish freelance careers, manage their own performances, and navigate the professional music industry. Many graduates continue to higher education or establish themselves as independent music professionals.
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