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Certificate III in Music Industry Skills (Performance/Composition)

Certificate III in Music Industry Skills (Performance/Composition)

Accredited course
National Code:
13056VIC
State Code:
4495
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
100101 - Music
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Partial Exemption to "Other Skills" Course (3221)
Accredited Date
01/07/1998
Expiry Date
30/06/2003
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To focus on performance and craft skills, with additional training in music technology, music business to maximise the employment opportunities and earning capacities of artists and production teams.

Schedule
1. CORE

SEMESTER ONE Performance Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13601 MIS1.1 Health and Safety for Music Industry Workers 6 Module
2. CORE

Music Technology Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13607 MIS16.1 An Introduction to Acoustics & Basic Principles of Recording 3 Module
3. CORE

Music Business Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13606 MIS13.1 Basic Copyright in the Music Industry 6 Module
23021 NOS118V2 Computer Operations - Data Retrieval 11 Module
13603 MIS4.2 How the Music Industry Works 12 Module
13605 MIS11.2 Introduction to Music Business Skills 6 Module
13602 MIS2.1 Music Industry Careers and Job Profiles 6 Module
13608 MIS18.1 Principles of Music Marketing 3 Module
13604 MIS5.1 Principles of Music Retailing 6 Module
65009 NCS001 Workplace Communication 34 Module
4. ELECTIVES

Learners must complete a total of 157 hours from the following streams. Performance Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13632 MIS14.1 From Nothing to Your First Gig 12 Module
13615 MIS6.1 Introduction to Aural Training 6 Module
13621 MIS8.2 Introduction to Electric Guitar 30 Module
13616 MIS6.2 Learning Parts From A Recording 12 Module
13617 MIS6.3 Rock Musicianship 30 Module
13740 13740 Songwriting Methods 18 Module
13627 13627 Songwriting Methods 12 Module
5. ELECTIVES

Music Technology Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13633 MIS15.1 Introduction to Acoustics and Audio Equipment 3 Module
13636 MIS16.2 Multi-track Recording 6 Module
13634 MIS15.2 Setting Up and Operating A Vocal Pa System 6 Module
13640 MIS17.1 Setting Up and Operating Small Lighting Systems 6 Module
13639 MIS16.4 Understanding Midi - Sequencing and Sampling 6 Module
6. ELECTIVES

Music Business Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13614 MIS4.1 History and Styles of Rock Music in Australia 12 Module
13642 MIS19.1 Print Media in the Music Industry 3 Module
13641 MIS18.2 Promoting Your Music 6 Module
13643 MIS20.2 the Crucial Role of Radio in the Music Industry 3 Module
7. CORE

SEMESTER TWO Performance Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13672 A1 Principal Instrument/Voice Study 17 Module
13674 A2 Second Instrument Study 30 Module
13675 A3 Major Solo/Group Performance 34 Module
13613 MIS3.2 Auditioning for A Band 3 Module
13624 MIS9.2 Effective Rock Rehearsal Techniques 6 Module
13698 MIS 9-1 Instrument Care for Musician 3 Module
13739 Performance Platform 1a 34 Module
13683 Workplace Performance Options 34 Module
8. CORE

Music Craft Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13699 Aural Training 1a 34 Module
13618 MIS7.1 Forms of Music Notation 6 Module
13620 MIS7.2 Reading and Writing Staff Notation 12 Module
13627 13627 Songwriting Methods 12 Module
9. CORE

Music Business Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13630 MIS11.3 An Introduction to Band Management Skills 6 Module
13737 MIS 14.5 An Overview of Major Level Touring 3 Module
13735 MIS 4.3 Current Music Industry Issues & Tech Trends 6 Module
13645 MIS4.4 How A Recording Company Works 3 Module
13670 MIS14.3 How to Organise A Music Event 30 Module
13736 MIS 14.4 How to Plan A Regional Tour 6 Module
13611 MIS2.2 Unions and Associations in the Music Industry 6 Module
10. CORE

Music Technology Stream

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
13638 MIS16.3 How to Make A Demo Tape 12 Module
13635 MIS15.3 Observing the Set-up & Operation of A Band Pa System 12 Module
13649 MIS15.5 Observing the Set-up of A Stadium Pa System 3 Module
13738 MIS 15.4 Observing the Setup/Operation of An Outdoor Rig 3 Module
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