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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 prior to enrolling in this course.

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 submit a minimum two-minute audition video to paul.pardede@faith.qld.edu.au prior to applying for this course.  
  • 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.

Real World Application 

Students will receive practical training to start a career in the music industry with opportunities to learn lyric writing, song composition, recording, mixing and mastering of tracks, plan a concert tour and promote your music online.

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.

Course Information

Course Trainer

Mr Paul Pardede

Faculty Information

Department(s)
RTO
Title(s)
RTO Trainer

Contact Information

School Email
(Primary)

Other Information

Employed Since
2018
Biography

Paul Pardede

Hi, I'm Paul! After serving in ministry for many years, my wife and I felt the call to plant a church.

I left full-time ministry employment and completed a graduate diploma in education in 2015. My wife and I have taught and led a church since 2016.

We have a full household of eight, caring for our three nephews and niece and our remaining daughter and son (our eldest girl is married and teaching in Townsville), so there's never a dull moment! We enjoy sports and music as a family.

More about Paul

What do you love most about your role at Faith?

What I love most about teaching/working at Faith is the top priority Christ is given at our school, the opportunity and encouragement to openly share our faith and the quality of students we have at Faith.

What is a fun fact about you?

A fun fact about me is that for eight years I lived and studied at an American boarding school for missionary kids on an island in Malaysia...that's why I have an American accent!

What inspired you to work in your current role?

My wife recognised I had a gift for teaching after seeing the positive responses from four RI classes in state schools, most accepting Christ in their hearts, and encouraged me to pursue teaching as a career. It's been the most rewarding change!

Where is your favourite place on earth, and why?

I have too many favourite places on earth to name, but my wife and I love the beach and find it calming and refills our tank. I grew up on the island of Penang, Malaysia, and have loved the beach since then.

What is the most rewarding part of working with students?

Generally speaking the most rewarding part of working with students is seeing the lights turn on, or that smile that fills their face when they worked hard and see results. More importantly, it's about seeing the students grow strong in the Lord.

What is your favorite book or film and why?

My favorite book will always be the Bible, but my favorite movie is Ben-Hur (starring Charlton Heston). I love its underlying theme of God's power to restore a soul, woven into an epic adventure whose character goes from prince to slave to redeemed son.

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