Bachelor of Jazz Studies CU93

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: Glen Hodges, Coordinator of Jazz Studies on 07 4940 7812
International students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CRICOS program codes: MKY - 022877J

Program outline

The Bachelor of Jazz Studies aims to provide training in jazz and improvised music performance and composition within a broad cultural context. Students develop performance skills through regular performances in workshops, concerts and professional performance engagements. Students gain academic skills from theory and history-focused classes. Music education and direction skills are developed through classes and tutorial and mentor work in conjunction with the Performers Academy.

The Jazz Department also has the opportunity to broaden students knowledge by being able to offer a number of professional ensembles that cover a range of contemporary and pop styles. This equips Jazz graduates with a broad range of skills in different but related genres.

On the completion of the program students will be expected to demonstrate:

Career options

musician (jazz)

Program structure

The ability to utilise skills in educational and leadership contexts.

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
MUSC11375 Chief Practical Study 1
JAZZ10035 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 1
JAZZ11049 Commercial Ensemble Performance 1
JAZZ10017 Studies in Form - Jazz
Year 1 - Winter
MUSC11376 Chief Practical Study 2
JAZZ10036 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 2
JAZZ11050 Commercial Ensemble Performance 2
JAZZ11046 Commercial Music Practicum 1

Year 2

Course Code Course Title
Year 2 - Autumn
MUSC12378 Chief Practical Study 3
JAZZ10037 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 3
JAZZ12001 Commercial Ensemble Performance 3
JAZZ10016 Studies in Form - Jazz 2
Year 2 - Winter
MUSC12379 Chief Practical Study 4
JAZZ10038 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 4
JAZZ12043 Commercial Ensemble Performance 4
JAZZ12047 Commercial Music Practicum 2

Year 3

Course Code Course Title
Year 3 - Autumn
MUSC13280 Chief Practical Studies 5
JAZZ10039 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 5
JAZZ13044 Commercial Ensemble Performance 5
JAZZ10017 Studies in Form - Jazz 3
Year 3 - Winter
MUSC13281 Chief Practical Studies 6
JAZZ10040 Modern Harmony & Improvisation 6
JAZZ13045 Commercial Ensemble Performance 6
JAZZ13048 Commercial Music Practicum 3

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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.