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Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts CU01

Duration: 3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time.
Mode and Location: Internal - CQCM (Mackay).
Courses/Units of Credit: 24 courses/144 units of credit.
Faculty: CQCM.
Entry: QTAC.
Practicum/Work Placement: As required/appropriate.
Contact: Ian Bofinger, Coordinator of Music Performing Arts on 07 4940 7814.
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: M - 034844G.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Music/Performing Arts is designed to provide specialist training in all aspects of classical and/or contemporary music performance, studio teaching and composition. The title of the program is an indication of its versatility. Students are able to specialise in music whilst having the advantage of access to other art forms available on campus. The resultant opportunity for creating individual combinations of the various art forms is a particular feature of the program.

Program Structure

To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 144 units of credit as outlined below.

Year 1

Code Course

MUSC11375 Chief Practical Study 1A

MUSC11376 Chief Practical Study 1B

MUSC11266 Writing Techniques 1

MUSC11267 Writing Techniques 2

MUSC10250 Musicianship 3

MUSC10251 Musicianship 4

MUSC10260 History/Popular Music

MUSC10274 History/Art Music

MUSC10325 Ensemble Studies 1

MUSC10326 Ensemble Studies 2

Various Electives

Year 2

Code Course

MUSC12378 Chief Practical Study 2 A

MUSC12379 Chief Practical Study 2 B

MUSC10252   Musicianship 5

MUSC10253   Musicianship 6

MUSC10278   Studies in Form: Baroque

MUSC10279   Studies in Form: Classical

or

THTR10038 Music Theatre 3

THTR10039 Music Theatre 4

MUSC10327   Ensemble Studies 3

MUSC10328   Ensemble Studies 4

Various Electives

Year 3

Code Course

MUSC13280 Chief Practical Study 3A

MUSC13281 Chief Practical Study 3B

MUSC10254 Musicianship 7

MUSC10255 Musicianship 8

MUSC10278 Studies in Form: Baroque

MUSC10279 Studies in Form: Classical

or

THTR10038 Music Theatre 3

THTR10039 Music Theatre 4

MUSC10329 Ensemble Studies 5

MUSC10330 Ensemble Studies 6

Various Electives

Notes

normal entry level for Musicianship is Musicianship 3
exit level for Musicianship is Musicianship 8

Electives: Please consult the list of electives in this handbook. Selection of any of these courses are subject to certain conditions

Note: Students must check to see when and where a course is offered before enrolling. See the course availability section in this handbook for details.

Central Queensland University Handbook
This handbook was correct as at: 07-May-2002
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