Bachelor of Music CU01
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 3 years full-time, up to 6 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - CQCM (Mackay) |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 24 courses/144 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education & Creative Arts (CQCM) |
| Entry: | QTAC |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | as required/appropriate |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| 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. |
| CRICOS program codes: | MKY - 034844G |
Program outline
The Bachelor of Music 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.
Career options
musician, performing artist
Program structure
To satisfy the requirements of the award, students must complete 144 units of credit as outlined below.
Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 1 - Autumn | |
| MUSC11363 | Major Study I |
| MUSC11369 | Aural and Practical Musicianship I |
| MUSC11385 | Studies in Form: Popular Music |
| Electives | Select one course from the electives table |
| Year 1 - Winter | |
| MUSC11364 | Major Study II |
| MUSC11370 | Aural and Practical Musicianship II |
| MUSC11386 | Studies in Form: Art Music |
| Various | Select one course from the electives table |
Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 2 - Autumn | |
| MUSC12365 | Major Study III |
| Various | Choose one course from Studies in Form: list |
| MUSC12371 | Aural and Practical Musicianship III |
| Electives | Select one course from the electives table |
| Year 2 - Winter | |
| MUSC12366 | Major Study IV |
| various | Choose one course from Studies in Form: list |
| MUSC13372 | Aural and Practical Musicianship III |
| Electives | Select one course from the electives table |
Year 3
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Year 3 - Autumn | |
| MUSC13367 | Major Study V |
| Various | Choose one course from Studies in Form: list |
| MUSC12371 | Aural and Practical Musicianship III |
| Electives | Select one course from the electives table |
| Year 3 - Winter | |
| MUSC13368 | Major Study VI |
| Various | Choose one course from Studies in Form: list |
| MUSC13372 | Aural and Practical Musicianship IV |
| Electives | Select one course from the electives table |
Electives: Various courses will be offered each term and students may choose from those offered.
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| PERF11018 | Arts Administration I |
| MUSC13293 | Studio Teaching Methods |
| THTR11099 | Stagecraft and Design |
| MUSC11381 | Midi: Sequencing and Notation |
| MUSC11382 | Conducting: Choral and Orchestral |
| MUSC11379 | Recording: Engineering and the Recording Process |
| MUSC11380 | Composition: Songwriting and Arranging |
| MUSC11383 | Multimedia: Video Music Production |
| MUSC11384 | Arts in Perspective |
Studies in Form list
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MUSC10278 | Studies in Form: Baroque |
| MUSC10279 | Studies in Form: Classical |
| MUSC10280 | Studies in Form: Romantic |
| MUSC10281 | Studies in Form: 20th Century |
| THTR10036 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 1 |
| THTR10037 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 2 |
| THTR10038 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 3 |
| THTR10039 | Studies in Form: Music Theatre 4 |
| MUSC12394 | Studies in Form: Contemporary 1 |
| MUSC12395 | Studies in Form: Contemporary 2 |
| MUSC12361 | Studies in Form: Contemporary 3 |
| MUSC12362 | Studies in Form: Contemporary 4 |
| MUSC12377 | Studies in Form: Country 1 |
| MUSC12396 | Studies in Form: Country 2 |
| MUSC12375 | Studies in Form: Film Music 1 |
| MUSC12376 | Studies in Form: Film Music 2 |
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Notes
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.