Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Music degree will prepare you for a career in the music industry in your chosen area of study, where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as an instrumentalist or singer, composer, songwriter, music producer, tutor, entrepreneur or in other music related professions. In this degree you gain a solid grounding in music theory, technology, industry and collaboration as well as choosing to develop your creative passion and technical skills in areas of focus such as; Performance and Songwriting and Production. As a student in the School of Creative Industries, you will have opportunities to network and develop collaborations with peers across a number of related disciplines.
Students have the option of completing a single or a double major in this program. Students completing a double major can choose either a double major from the Music Major options (Double Major Pathway B); or one Music Major and one School of Creative Industries (SOCI) Major (Double Major Pathway C) from the options listed in the handbook. The most ideal combinations of majors that reflect industry creative practice for Music Graduates are listed below;
Double Major Pathway B
- Performance and Songwriting & Production
Double Major Pathway C
- Performance and Media Arts Production
- Performance and News Media
- Songwriting & Production and Animation & Interaction
- Performance and Creative Arts
This program can be completed in three years. However, students completing either of the double Major options, should be aware that due to course availability the duration of their program may be extended. Students undertaking a double Major option are advised to consult with their Program Advisor regarding their academic program.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- A broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning.
- Cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge.
- Cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas.
- Cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence.
- Communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts.
- Demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with responsibility and accountability for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters
- Musicality: You will be able to create, produce, perform and/or research to a professional standard.
- Adaptability: You will have the ability to function autonomously and collaboratively with others on projects and events, as per the demands of the music industry.
- Digital Fluency: You will be able to effectively integrate digital technology into your everyday music practices.
- Scholarship: You will possess a critical and scholarly appreciation of music and its many aesthetics from a socio-cultural perspective.
- Professionalism: You will be able to function as a professional in the music industry and act as advocate for music communities and professional bodies.
Details
Information correct as at | Mar 19, 2024 11:17 pm |
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Program code | 40206 |
AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
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Term type | Semesters |
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CRICOS Code | 0100758 |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Students must complete 240 units consisting of 80 units of Core courses and at least one Music Major:
- Performance
- Songwriting and Production
Students can choose from one of the following structures:
- Single Major Pathway A: 80 units of Core Courses, and one 80 unit Music major (20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level) and 80 units of Electives; or
- Double Major Pathway B: 80 units of Core Courses, and two 80 unit Music majors, with 20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level in each major; or
- Double Major Pathway C: 80 units of Core Courses, and one 80 unit Music major (20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level); and one 80 unit School of Creative Industries major (20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level).
School of Creative Industries major options for the second major in Double Major Pathway C are:
- Animation and Interaction
- Creative Arts
- Media Arts Production
- News Media
Students must ensure that each Major has a minimum of 60 units of unique courses.
Students must not exceed 240 units in order to complete a second major.
Students must not exceed a maximum of 100 units at the 1000 level.
Students must only complete courses that form part of the program and must not complete more than 240 units.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Additional documents
Transition arrangements
Program Revison 2021
This program has been revised for implementation from Semester 1 2021.
- There are significant changes to the core courses and the majors in the program.
- Courses complete pre-2021 will count towards the program; however, you must refer to the transition arrangements in the Additional Documents Setion for more details.
There are no changes to the structure of the program. Students must complete:
- 80 units of Core courses; and
- One 80 unit Music Major; and
- 80 units of Electives (the Electives can be used to complete a second 80 unit Major).
- Two Music majors are still available:
- Performance
- Songwriting and Production.
From 2021, the following changes will apply:
- School of Creative Industries Majors
- The Animation major is no longer available.
- The Media Production major has been renamed Media Arts Production.
- The Animation and Interaction major has been introduced as a new major.
- The Creative Arts major has been introduced as a new major.
- The News Media major has been introduced as a new major.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following 80 units of core courses. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CIND1004 | Creative Collaborations |
| 10 units |
MUSI1705 | Foundations in Digital Media |
| 10 units |
MUSI1731 | Sound, Music and Texture |
| 10 units |
CIND2003 | Strategic Creativity |
| 10 units |
DESN2002 | Design Thinking and Innovation |
| 10 units |
MUSI2701 | Studio Sessions |
| 10 units |
CIND3000 | Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
MUSI3102 | Researching Australian Music and the Performing Arts |
| 10 units |
Majors
Students have the option of completing a single or double major in this program. Students completing a second major can choose from either the Music Major options or from the School of Creative Industries (SOCI) major options.
Animation and Interaction
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
DESN1031 | Digital Practices in Visual Communication |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 70 units from the following course list (with a maximum of 10 units at the 1000 level and a minimum of 20 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
DESN1331 | Character Design |
| 10 units |
DESN1600 | Interaction and UX Design Fundamentals |
| 10 units |
DESN1801 | Animation Thinking |
| 10 units |
DESN2600 | Designing for Game Play |
| 10 units |
DESN2610 | Experience Design Studio | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN2801 | Animation Process |
| 10 units |
DESN2802 | Animation Production | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN2804 | 3D Motion |
| 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
DESN3600 | Experimental Interfaces and Tangible Interaction Design |
| 10 units |
DESN3801 | Animation Studio |
| 10 units |
DESN3802 | 3D Environments |
| 10 units |
DESN3803 | Digital Compositing and Visual Effects |
| 10 units |
Creative Arts
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory course. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
DESN1031 | Digital Practices in Visual Communication |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 70 units from the following course list (with a maximum of 10 units at the 1000 level and a minimum of 20 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level). | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
AART1500 | Constructing Images |
| 10 units |
AART1700 | Foundations in Digital Photography |
| 10 units |
DESN1121 | Experimental Design Imaging |
| 10 units |
AART2000 | Australian Contemporary Art in Context | Not currently offered | 10 units |
AART2001 | 3D Prototype to Production |
| 10 units |
CIND2102 | Extended Reality for Creative Practice | Not currently offered | 10 units |
DESN2211 | Visual Narrative |
| 10 units |
AART3000 | Interdisciplinary Studio | Not currently offered | 10 units |
AART3320 | Creative Place Making | Not currently offered | 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
CIND3101 | Manipulating Images |
| 10 units |
Media Arts Production
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following 20 units of compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS1090 | Media Storytelling |
| 10 units |
CMNS1240 | Commercial Social Media Production |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 60 units from the following course list; 20 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS2016 | Interactive Storytelling |
| 10 units |
CMNS2035 | Cinematography |
| 10 units |
CMNS2130 | Sound Production |
| 10 units |
CMNS2180 | Screenwriting |
| 10 units |
CMNS2900 | Documentary Film Making |
| 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
CMNS3440 | Short Film Production |
| 10 units |
CMNS3490 | Experimental Media |
| 10 units |
CMNS3560 | Gamified Media |
| 10 units |
CMNS3620 | Virtual Drama and Documentary | Not currently offered | 10 units |
CMNS3999 | Advanced Media Production |
| 10 units |
News Media
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following 20 units of compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS1090 | Media Storytelling |
| 10 units |
CMNS1240 | Commercial Social Media Production |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 60 units from the following course list; 20 units at 2000 level and 40 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
CMNS2280 | Feature Writing |
| 10 units |
CMNS2320 | News Media |
| 10 units |
CMNS2700 | Create Your Own Business |
| 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
CMNS3150 | Podcasting and Radio |
| 10 units |
CMNS3333 | Multiplatform Journalism |
| 10 units |
CMNS3470 | Data Visualisation in Journalism |
| 10 units |
CMNS3666 | Contemporary Journalism |
| 10 units |
Performance
Course List | |||
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Choose 80 units from the following list to fulfil the requirements of this major including 20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MUSI1260 | Introduction to Music Theory |
| 10 units |
MUSI1461 | Collaborative Music Making 1 |
| 10 units |
MUSI1462 | Collaborative Music Making 2 |
| 10 units |
MUSI2161 | Music Direction and Techniques | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MUSI2461 | Collaborative Music Making 3 |
| 10 units |
MUSI2462 | Collaborative Music Making 4 |
| 10 units |
MUSI2731 | Chords, Harmonies and Progressions |
| 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
MUSI3461 | Creative Practice Lab |
| 10 units |
MUSI3602 | Music Research Studies |
| 10 units |
MUSI3731 | Musical Arranging | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Songwriting and Production
Course List | |||
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Choose 80 units from the following list to fulfil the requirements of this major including 20 units at 1000 level, 20 units at 2000 level, and 40 units at 3000 level. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MUSI1561 | Creative Music Studio 1 |
| 10 units |
MUSI1562 | Creative Music Studio 2 |
| 10 units |
MUSI1901 | Songwriting |
| 10 units |
MUSI2561 | Creative Music Studio 3 |
| 10 units |
MUSI2702 | Music Sound and Visual Media |
| 10 units |
MUSI2705 | Music Recording and Production Techniques |
| 10 units |
MUSI2901 | Songwriting Studio | Not currently offered | 10 units |
CIND3003 | Creative Industries Professional Project |
| 20 units |
CIND3100 | Sound, Light and Motion | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MUSI3501 | Sonic Alchemy: Explorations in Sound and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
MUSI3502 | Music for Games and VR |
| 10 units |
Electives
Electives 80 unit requirement | |
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Complete 80 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 80 units |
Honours
Students who perform well during the Bachelor of Music degree with a credit average (GPA of 5.0) or greater, may apply for a further year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) study to obtain an Honours degree. The Bachelor of Music (Honours) degree allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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