CUA30920 Cert III Music

In-Person Intensive

Gain real world experience in the Music Industry, songwriting, performing, recording and promoting your music with an option to choose from two streams: Performance or Production.

The Certificate III in Music course is suitable for students who are currently performing music and wish to develop their music skills in performing and songwriting or for students who prefer the backstage role in Audio Visual (AV) production. Performance and Production stream students will complete the same core industry units.

Performance Stream

If you are already playing or performing and want to develop your knowledge and skills and promote your music, then this course is for you! The Performance stream is designed for musicians/singers with proficiency in one instrument or more. Note: this course will not teach the basics of your primary instrument and an audition is a requirement to demonstrate your skill.

This course will help you explore different genres of music, learn about DAWs (digital audio workstations), write, record, master and produce music, to build and distribute your music portfolio.

Production Stream

If you enjoy being behind the scenes, controlling sound, or designing stage lighting and effects, then this course is for you! The Production stream is designed for the technically minded who enjoy bringing music productions together, to make singers and musicians shine. Musicianship or prior experience is not a requirement to join the Production stream but a "can do" positive attitude and problem solving skills are a must .

This course will help you develop your skills in designing stage lighting, mixing and recording live music, capture vision and edit post-production.

Available for students in years 10-12, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification on completion. In addition, students will receive up to 7 points towards QCE for this training.

Course Requirements

Student must attend live interactive lessons for collaborative learning, 2 hrs on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Note: video recordings are used as revision tools and do not substitute for attendance and interaction.
Students must have their webcam on and speak to other students using a microphone.
Students must have fast reliable internet connection with webcam and microphone for video conferencing.
To demonstrate the ability to meet deadlines, Students will be expected to hand in one practical assignment per week, which is completed in their own time in addition to interactive sessions. 30 minutes to 2 hours per task.

Up to 7 QCE Points

Students receive a nationally-recognised qualification on completion of this training.

2x In-Person Intensives

Students are required to attend two intensives in Term 1 and Term 3. Intensives enable students to access professional equipment and instruction from industry professionals and cover necessary group performance components. Group performance audio and video will be recorded at these intensives to document learning for assessment tasks.

2x Lessons Per Week

Students connect online with the course trainer for interactive learning sessions, mandatory for course completion.

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Course Information

Music Performance Stream

This course will foster your love for music, develop your skills, provide the opportunity to learn to play with others and share your music with the world, before live audiences. It is designed for an entry-level pathway into the music industry or further musical studies. During this course, students will participate in and develop their musical style and learn from other students and musicians.

Students will learn how to:

Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice
Create simple musical compositions
Write song lyrics
Prepare for musical performances
Develop technical skills for musical performance
Make music demos
Master audio tracks
Perform music as part of a group

Prerequisites:

The Performance stream is designed for musicians/singers with proficiency in one instrument or more. This course will not teach the basics of your primary instrument. An audition is required to ensure student success in completing this course.

Special Note: The basics of music theory and how chords and scales are constructed is always a useful skill that will be explained and demonstrated in the course. The ability to sight read music is not required to commence the course. Don't let that prevent you in any way!

Production Support Stream

If you enjoy being behind the scenes, controlling sound, lighting and effects, then this course is for you! The Production stream is designed for tech minded people who enjoy bringing music production together to make singers and musicians shine. AV Production crew are an essential part of every band.

This course will help you develop your skills in designing lighting, live mixing music, capturing vision and post-production work.

Students will learn how to:

Make music demos – recording and filming
Provide event production support
Perform live sound mixing
Design and operate basic stage lighting
Master audio tracks
Develop web presence using social media
Produce and prepare photo images for Artist portfolios

Course Units

Music Performance Stream
Production Support Stream

Music Performance Stream

CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements

CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry

CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry

CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment

CUAMPF314 Make music demos

CUAMLT302 Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

CUAMCP311 Create simple musical compositions

CUAMCP312 Write song lyrics

CUAMPF312 Prepare for musical performances

CUAMPF311 Develop technical skills for musical performance

CUAMPF414 Perform music as part of a group

Production Support Stream

CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements

CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry

CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry

CUASOU308 Install and disassemble audio equipment

CUAMPF314 Make music demos – recording and filming

SITEEVT022 Provide event production support

CUASOU21 Perform basic sound editing

CUALGT311 Operate basic lighting

CUASOU321 Mix music in studio environments

ICTWEB306 Develop web presence using social media

CUADIG303 Produce and prepare photo images

Key Activities

Term 1

Develop and build music industry networking.
Plan a career in the music industry.
Learn to write lyrics
Plan for a home recording studio
Learn basics in recording and producing a 30 second track
Face to Face Intensive 2 days - install/mix/disassemble a PA system, practice and perform with others

Term 2

Write melody for lyrics
Understand and anticipate trends in the music industry
Learn about different genres and styles of music to revive a classic
Understanding and seek copyright to record a cover song.
10 week Audio production internship with a band or in a local church.
Complete a simple contract and develop a calendar tour

Term 3

Write a worship song
Research and analyse a well known copyright infringement case
Analyse a well know music artist
Record your two original compositions.
Perform in groups. 2 day intensive in setup, practice and play in groups before audiences. Learn Tracks software and sound production.
Face to Face Intensive 2 days - work with others in recording, install/mix/disassemble a PA system
Analyse the influence of gospel music on rock and roll.

Term 4

Master audio tracks
Develop portfolio and resume
Distribute song

Student Outcomes

Interactive Learning Sessions

Students will connect online twice weekly for 2-hour interactive learning sessions, using webcam, headsets and microphone. During the sessions, students will be introduced to new ideas and information, collaborate with other students on how to apply that information in their context, have the practical task demonstrated, have the opportunity to ask questions and commence the practical task while receiving feedback from the trainer.

Students must attend these sessions and have no other external obligations at the time. Interactive training sessions cannot be completed by watching a video after hours. You must attend the first session with an Exercise Book and Pen.

Just like in any workplace, students in this Vocational Course are required to attend their interactive sessions consistently, participate in class discussions and work together with their other colleagues. Students who do not attend 80% of the interactive sessions may not be eligible to complete the Course.

Students will also be required to do practical tasks which can be up to 2 hours each week.

All evidence of the student completing a practical task must be uploaded into Learning@Faith

Required Equipment

Smartphone is a handy tool for capturing and editing sound and to capture and upload work using Google Drive
Stabilisation of some kind (smartphone stand or tripod) Ebay or Amazon under $50
Headphones (or earbuds that come with iPhone)
Microphone (for vocal or instrument recording) You can buy cheap mic’s at your local music store, or online second hand or Amazon or Ebay etc. Note: a small supply is available for loan from school. Enquiries through the resource team.
Audio Interface (for connecting microphones and instruments to computers). With Microphone/music cable input. $50 upward from Music stores, online, second hand. Note: a small supply is available for loan from school. Enquiries through the resource team.
Computer or laptop (laptop recommended for portability) is essential.

Work Experience

Students must arrange their own audio work experience placement for Term 2 (10 weeks) at their local church or alternative venue (e.g. weekly sound support for a band, working with an AV team, etc.) for both Performance and Production streams.

Additionally, Production stream students must arrange their own AV (audio and video) work experience placement for Term 3 (5 weeks).

Intensives

Students will be required to attend two intensives where students gather, one at the start of the year, and the other in Term 3. Intensives enable students to access industry grade gear, industry professionals in music, music production and video and enable the students to complete group performance components of the course. Group performances will be videoed and recorded for completion of tasks.

Course Fees

CUA30920 Certificate III in Music Course Application Fee

External students: $1500

Enrolled Faith Students: $300

More about RTO Course Fees

What is the Course Application Fee?

The Course Application Fee is a non-refundable fee per course, payable to secure enrolment in the course.

Change Request: 30 Day Window from Course Commencement

The Course Application Fee will be applied 30 days from commencement of the course. Students may choose to withdraw within this 30 day window and transfer credit to be applied to another course from our course offering. Enrolment fees apply regardless of student engagement and/or attendance. Students who choose to withdraw after the 30 day window may do so, but must pay a new Course Application Fee.

Rollover Offer

When can students enrol?

Certificate I and Certificate II

Students can enrol at any time for Certificate I and Certificate II Courses. Generally, the courses take 12 months to complete from commencement. If a Year 10 or Year 11 student enrols in Semester 2, they will be offered a rollover choice to continue the course in the next calendar year. If a student enrolled in Semester 1, they will need to pay a new Course Application fee to continue the course in the next calendar year.

Certificate III

Certificate III Courses commence in Term 1 only. Rollover does not apply for Certificate III courses; a new Course Application Fee will apply if students wish to retake a Course.