Associate Degree in Music

Program Overview

The Associate Degree in Music at the University of Tasmania is a two-year program that offers a comprehensive foundation in music theory, practice, and performance. Students can specialize in areas such as classical performance, songwriting, composition, jazz and popular music, music technology, or commercial music creation. The program also includes core units in music history, theory, and digital audio, as well as opportunities for ensemble participation and interdisciplinary projects. Graduates are prepared for careers in the music industry or further study in music at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate Degree in Music is a two-year full time (maximum five-year part time) qualification grounded in the vibrant cultural community that is the University of Tasmania’s School of Creative Arts and Media. Based in Hobart and enjoying the excellent recording, rehearsal and performance spaces at the Hedberg, you will join a learning community that values and explores diverse forms of music. As the Associate Degree in Music is closely aligned to the Bachelor of Music, you can choose to take the Associate Degree as a stand-alone experience, or continue your studies in the Bachelor of Music. In the Associate Degree, you will participate in a variety of individual and collaborative learning environments, and will develop your specialist skills through Music Practice units. Whether you are a Classical Performer, a Songwriter, a Composer or whether your interests lie in Jazz and Popular Music, Music Technology or Commercial Music Creation, the Associate Degree in Music has a path for you. You can also combine two of these specialisations, or two different instruments within a single specialisation, with the Dual Practice option. Alongside Music Practice, you will develop contextual enquiry and core theoretical and associated skills through the ‘Music and …’ and Tools and Techniques suites of units. In-built flexibility encourages you to expand and complement your practice by choosing four units from related fields. You can choose units to increase your skills in collaboration through ensemble participation and interdisciplinary projects, explore the role of the creative arts in health and wellbeing, and develop skills in theatre and screen production. Part of Tasmania’s intimate yet internationally recognised creative community, Music at the University of Tasmania offers inspiring staff, facilities, study and performance opportunities, and the personal attention and incredible working relationships that are only possible in a smaller institution.

Outline:

The Associate Degree in Music requires the completion of 200 credit points comprising: 150 credit points of Core units; and 50 credit points of Core Option units

Core Units

FCA106 Music and Place FCA107 Music and Spectacle FCA111 Music Practice 1 FCA112 Music Practice 2 FCA119 Tools, Techniques and Digital Audio FCA120 Tools, Techniques and Sound FCA201 Arranging and Music Creation FCA208 Music and Politics FCA209 Music and the Future FCA211 Music Practice 3 FCA212 Music Practice 4 FSX207 Creative Lab

Core Option Units

FCA304 Sound, Art and Media FCE105 Ensemble Skills 1 FCE106 Ensemble Skills 2 FCE234 Ensemble Skills 3 FCE235 Ensemble Skills 4 FPB114 Dramatic Interactions FPB132 The Theatre Machine FPB144 Movement for Performers FXA100 The Arts and Dementia Care FXA101 Creativity for Life FXA202 The Photo Essay: Storytelling with image and text FXA300 Music, Mind and Body FXA301 Arts in the Community FXA302 Perspectives of the Arts on Health and Wellbeing

Careers:

The Associate Degree in Music provides a solid foundation for a career in the music industry. Graduates may find work as performers, composers, producers, music educators, or music therapists. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further study in music at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.