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Composition and Music Production

Bachelor of Music

A degree in shaping sound and music ideas

Bachelor of Music, Diploma of Music, Graduate Studies
Some career options include: film & television music,
advertising music, production, composing & songwriting,
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Bachelor of Music (Composition and Music Production) - Course Description

student lauren hutton
 

"The opportunities at AIM are endless! Everyone is different and has something to offer. It's like a little industry of it own"
-
Lauren Hutton: Bachelor of Music, Composition and Music Production

 

The Composition & Music Production Department at AIM provides a professional and dynamic environment for music producers, electronic musicians, composers & songwriters to gain a unique balance of technical & musical skills to take full advantage of opportunities in today’s music industry. Students receive professional industry preparation by being instructed in both production and music & individual tuition. Students also have access to the hundreds of talented musicians on campus  and can learn with real musicians in solo or band format, setting them apart from other Production graduates.

Major Studies
- Small classes for composition & music production skills & individual lessons to develop creativity.
- Seminar (presentations on a wide range of professional skills)
- Music Production (developing analytical, technical & listening skills to convert ideas into sound).
- Digital Technology (software for Composition & Music Production) and/or Audio Technology electives.

Q Studios
Our facilities include a fully equipped live performance spaces and Q Studios, our industry quality recording facilities. Our teaching staff is made up of active and successful composers, music producers and engineers with extensive national and international experience.

Associated Studies including Electives
Students specialise to focus on their own area of study. For example; Film & Screen  or orchestration. Other options include performance, production, management or media and technology units to broaden your music education.

Foundation and Critical Studies
Students initially undertake a suite of academic units comprising in theory, history and aural training followed by Critical Studies, each providing an in-depth study of a major musical period or genre.

Performance Studies & Ensemble
Develop performance and collaborative skills as part of a suitable group/ensemble. Students can study an instrument of their choice (including voice, DJ and laptop) with individual lessons as an elective.

Student Successes
As a result of the unique, totally integrated program of study, graduates now work in leading studios and production houses in Australia, USA, Europe and the Asia Pacific Region. Graduates also work on sound and lighting for major events, productions, live concerts and theatre.

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Course Structure

Foundation Stages (Semester 1-2)
Industry Stages (Semester 3-6)
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Stage 5
Stage 6
Major Study Composition 1
A2CM1 (4)
Major Study Composition 2
A2CM2 (4)
Major Study Composition 3
A2CM3 (4)
Major Study Composition 4
A2CM4 (4)
Major Study Composition 5
A2CM5 (4)
Major Study Composition 6
A2CM6 (4)
Music Production 1 : Foundation Skills of the Producer
A2TS1 (2)
Music Production 2 Role of the Producer
A2TS2 (2)
Music Production 3 - Producer as Director
A2TS3 (2)
Music Production 4 - Producer as Composer and Engineer
A2TS4 (2)
Music Production 5 - Music Producer in New Media
A2TS5 (2)
Music Production 6 - Showreel
A2TS6 (2)
Digital Technology 1
A1DT1 (2)
Digital Technology 2
A1DT2 (2)
Digital Technology 3
A1DT3 (2)
Digital Technology 4
A1DT4 (2)
Digital Technology 5
A1DT5 (2)
Digital Technology 6
A1DT6 (2)
Music Materials and Techniques 1
G1MM1 (4)
Music Materials and Techniques 2
G1MM2 (4)
Selection of Critical Studies
Critical Studies Selection (4)
Selection of Critical Studies
Critical Studies Selection (4)
Selection of Critical Studies
Critical Studies Selection (4)
Selection of Critical Studies
Critical Studies Selection (4)
Foundations of Popular Contemporary Music
G1FP1 (2)
Foundations of Western Art Music
G1WA1 (2)
Aural 3
G1AU3 (2)
Aural 4
G1AU4 (2)
Aural 5
G1AU5 (2)
Aural 6
G1AU6 (2)
Ensemble 1
P1EN1 (2)
Ensemble 2
P1EN2 (2)
Ensemble 3
P1EN3 (2)
Ensemble 4
P1EN4 (2)
Ensemble 5
P1EN5 (2)
Ensemble 6
P1EN6 (2)
Audio Technology 1
A1AT1 (2)
Survey of the Arts and Entertainment Industry
M1MAE (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
An Introduction to Popular Culture & the Arts
G1PA1 (2)
Intro to Tertiary Studies
G1TM1 (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Elective
Elective Choice (2)
Courses
Graduate Studies
What is a Bachelor of Music
1 Audio Technology
2 Composition & Music Production
Diploma of Music
Bachelor of Music
Graduate Studies
Teachers of AIM
3 Classical Performance
4 Contemporary Performance
5 Entertainment & Arts Management
6 Music Theatre
Acting & Theatre Making
Teachers of AIM
Why Study @ AIM
Electives
AIM High School - Senior Secondary College
Open AIM tuition (18yrs+)
Young AIM (3-18yrs)
Career Development
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