This course is a comprehensive program of technical skills, musical knowledge and performance experiences. As a Contemporary Performance major you will have training in music industry knowledge and skills that will prepare you for your career. You will work with specialist staff and have access to a range of quality facilities for live performance, studio recording and music production.

Duration
Conducted over 4 semesters of full time study, the Diploma is designed to develop skills in all areas of contemporary music performance, including ensemble work, individual tuition, theory and genre specific performance studies.

*A Diploma also provides a pathway to a Bachelor of Music.

For the first 2 semesters, Diploma students receive specialist units of study. In semesters 3 and 4, Diploma students continue their study as per Bachelor 1 and 2.

Undergraduate Awards:
Diploma of Music
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music, Honours

Post Graduate Awards:
Graduate Certificate of Music
Graduate Diploma of Music
Master of Music                

Instruments Available in Contemporary Department:
Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Drum, Piano, Percussion, Saxophone, Brass, Woodwind & Strings.