Creative Arts

About the course

This flexible 40 week course (split into 4 x 10 week stages) provides the opportunity for you to develop and manage music projects in the area of recording, performance, marketing, management and publishing. Based at Central's Leederville campus, you will have access to state of the art recording and rehearsal studios, a live performance venue and a suite of offices.

During the first stage of the course you will develop a business plan while stage 2 will focus on the development of a project plan and funding. You will manage the project during the third stage and then complete and evaluate the project in the final stage.

For more information about this exciting new course please contact Central on 1300 300 822 or by email at scott.adam@central.wa.edu.au.

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.

View our brochure to see the career pathways for our music production courses.

Where this course can lead you

Careers in the music industry are very competitive. Central's courses will provide you with the technical skills and creative capabilities to think outside the box and increase your employment prospects.

Your Advanced Diploma of Music Business prepares you for roles such as:

• Artist Manager

• Music Project Manager

• Tour Administrator

• Music Licensing Manager

• Music Marketing Manager

• Artist & Repertoire Assistant

• Distribution Administrator

Upon completion of this course you can also gain direct entry in to one of Western Australia's leading Universities 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 current industry trends and practices.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• develop, maintain and implement strategic and operational plans

• negotiate and manage contracts

• plan and manage music events.

You can also choose to develop a range of performance and/or music technology skills. Your Advanced Diploma of Music Business gives you the skills to begin an exciting career in music business or move onto further study.

Connected with industry

At Central we place an emphasis on quality training, that is why we ensure our lecturers are music professionals. So you gain the best learning experience possible. We have also assessed the software and practices this industry uses and replicated it within Central. That is why our music qualifications are delivered in state of the art facilities designed to mimic real life studio environments and music venues. Central's focus on industry relevancy means practical course content geared towards getting you a career. It also means you have an opportunity to network with real professionals who could increase your chances of employment during or after study.

Our Music Industry Partners WAM has employed Central graduates in the past and representatives speak to our music students about the Western Australian music industry.   APRA provides music course advice and guest speakers to Central. Sunset Events have provided work placements to students in the past and have employed Central graduates.

University Pathways

Central's university pathway arrangements means your Advanced Diploma of Accounting will provide you with the opportunity for direct entry and an advanced standing in a Box Hill Institute or ECU course.

Box Hill Institute

Bachelor of Applied Business Music Industry
54 credits
Equivalent to 1 year

ECU

Bachelor of Arts (Performing Arts)
Entry only

Course Structure

Available Groups

Title: GROUP 01 - UNITS

Description: Central Institute of Technology offer the units listed below. Please note: previously completed units may count towards this qualification. Please discuss with the teaching area to determine eligibility.

Getting into this course

Entrance Requirements

In order to gain entry into this course you must complete the (D362) Certificate IV in Music Business.

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

VET Fee Help

This course is eligible for VET - Fee Help, which is a federal loan program enabling you to pay all or part of your tuition up front and pay off the costs once you are in employment and earning a specific wage or higher. Find out if you are eligible

Like to know more?

For more information about this exciting new course please contact Central on 1300 300 822 or by email at scott.adam@central.wa.edu.au.

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