New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5)
Performing
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills needed for a music performance career with this one-year diploma focused on contemporary music, music theory, performance, and music technology.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 1 year
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Develop music performance skills
Gain practical skills to perform competently and creatively on a primary instrument or voice, including regular live performances.
Apply music theory and aural skills
Build a solid grounding in music theory, aural recognition, and musical notation necessary for professional musicianship.
Gain proficiency in music technology
Operate standard music technology equipment and systems, integrating theoretical knowledge with applied skills in audio production.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5) prepares students for a career in the music industry as performers. Students will develop and enhance their music performance and production skills, including music theory, composition, song writing, recording, proficiency with instruments or voice, and understanding of the music industry. Graduates will be equipped with the theoretical and practical skills needed to perform professionally or progress to higher level music study.
Course Content
- Music Theory and Aural
- Music Technology (sound reinforcement, recording systems, music computer applications)
- Contemporary Composition Studies (composition, arranging, production and notation software)
- Practical Studies 1 (instrumental/vocal performance, reading notation, live concerts)
- Practical Studies 2 (genre development, performance, technical skills, musicianship, score writing)
- Contextual Studies (academic writing, history and technology in popular music, socio-cultural contexts)
- Music and Audio Industry Studies (overview of industry roles, societies, business management, marketing and promotion)
What you need to know first
Live audition or high-quality audition video
School leavers: University Entrance - NCEA Level 3 with three subjects (14 credits each in approved subjects), Literacy (10 credits at Level 2 or above - 5 in reading, 5 in writing), Numeracy (10 credits at Level 1 or above)
Mature applicants: at least 20 years old and evidence of aptitude or appropriate work/other experience
Special admission: at discretion, based on evidence of ability to succeed
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Music Industry
Performing Arts
Audio Production
Future employment opportunities might be
Professional musician/performer at events or venues
Music composer (personal repertoire, group, gigs)
Music production support for live or recorded music
Roles in music/media business occupations
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