Course Overview
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| Course Code: | D353 (National ID: CUS20109) | |
| Careers: | Musician, Further study opportunities in music | |
| Duration: | Six months, (1 semester). Approximately 14 hours per week running over 3 days. | |
| How: | Fee for service | |
| Where: | LEEDERVILLE CAMPUSRICHMOND STREETLEEDERVILLE6007 | |
| International study available: | No | |
| Online study available: | No | |
| Uni pathway available: | No | |
About the course
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This course will enhance your current musical skills for technical production or musical performance.
If you choose musical performance electives you will focus on song writing and performances within ensembles. You will also have the opportunity to perform live and create a music demo.
If you choose technical production electives you will focus on recording and mixing within the studio and live environments. You will also participate in recording sessions for bands in Central's music studio and create a musical demo.
By studying music at Central you'll benefit from the best facilities and musical heritage in Western Australia. Since 1996 Central's music graduates have gone on to form bands such as Birds of Tokyo and work with bands such as Gyroscope, Karnivool and Eskimo Joe all under the guidance of our industry experienced lecturers.
You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in either music performance, music business and technical production. So join the rest of our successful music graduates and apply now.
This course will be offered in Semester Two, 2013.
In addition to being offered as a Traineeship this course can also be delivered as a 16 week fee for service program. For more information, contact Central via email: carolina.cangemi@central.wa.edu.au or by calling (08) 9202 4757.
Where this course can lead you
A career in music is exciting and challenging and could see you achieve great things across the world. While it is a competitive industry to break in to Central will provide you with the skills in musical performance needed to unleash your creativity and outshine the rest.
Your Certificate II in Music prepares you for roles such as:
Your Certificate II in Music opens the door for further qualifications at Central such as the Certificate III in Music and with further study, direct entry to one of Australia's leading creative colleges with Central's Pathways to University program.
Skills you will gain from this course
Central's music qualifications provide you with skills that are relevant to the music industry's trends and practices.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
perform music
play music or sing
develop a demo recording
use technical equipment and computers
record and transform sound
prepare yourself for performance.
Your Certificate II in Music gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in music or for further study at Central. The Certificate III in Music will increase your skills in musical performance and/or sound production.
Course Structure
| Plan: | D353 CU1006 - PSC | |
| Description: | Complete 8 units; 3 core, 3 specialist and 2 elective units | |
Available Groups
Title: GROUP 01 - COMMON UNITS
Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below.
Learners can choose to study a performance or technical focus.
Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D0250 | ICAU2005B | Operate computer hardware |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes |
| D1026 | BSBWOR203A | Work effectively with others |
| D1136 | CUFIND201A | Develop and apply creative arts industry knowledge |
| D1595 | CUESOU07B | Apply a general knowledge of audio to work activities |
| D2907 | CUSMLT201A | Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills |
Title: GROUP 02 - TECHNICAL UNITS
Description: Learners choosing the technical focus need to complete all units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D1614 | CUETGE15B | Handle physical elements during bump in_bump out |
| D2956 | CUSSOU201A | Assist with sound recordings |
Title: GROUP 03 - PERFORMANCE UNITS
Description: Learners choosing the performance focus need to complete all units listed below.
| Number | National ID | Title |
| D2908 | CUSMLT202A | APPLY KNOWLEDGE OF MUSIC CULTURE TO MUSIC MAKING |
| D2921 | CUSMPF201A | Play or sing simple musical pieces |
Getting into this course
Entrance Requirements
In order to gain entry into this course you must demonstrate developed communication skills.
This conversion table explains the grades you need to have obtained at a high school level to meet this entry level requirement.
The Application Process
The process for applying for a course at Central depends on whether you are a local or international student and the way that you will be studying: full time, part time, as an apprentice or trainee.
Our future students area of the website includes a handy guide to help you through the process depending on what type of student you are, and how you are planning on studying.
Visit our apply, enrol and pay guide
This course can also be delivered as a 16 week fee for service program. For more information, contact Central via email:
carolina.cangemi@central.wa.edu.au or by calling (08) 9202 4757.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Do you have existing skills? Whether obtained through paid or voluntary work, training or other experiences, you may be able to fast track your study by applying for recognition of prior learning, often referred to as RPL.
Find out more here