Advanced Diploma of Music

Build on a depth of practice and accomplishment in your focus across performance, production, creation and composition

Apply music theory and musicianship to practice, in design, arrangement, rhythm and groove, emotion and expression. including reading music

Develop a professional work ethic and skills to build industry networks

Manage financial aspects and develop business skills to support creative projects

Evaluate legal and moral obligations and protect copyright in musical works

Integrate musical significance into your practice

A nationally recognised qualification at advanced diploma level

Skills for productive collaboration

Deepened specialist skills in music creation and composition, or music performance, or sound production, or composition, or music business

A developed personal brand as a recording artist, producer, composer and/or music business professional

Capability in negotiating copyright agreements and evaluating business practices

Confidence to liaise with music industry professionals and develop a network of industry contacts and collaborators

Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

That you have completed a Diploma of Music or its equivalent as evidenced by a copy of your transcript, or

That you have the music skills and knowledge as evaluated by a teacher-assessed audition or interview. We will contact you to discuss the requirements of the audition or interview and arrange a suitable time.

Access to a stable internet connection or a TAFE NSW library where you can connect to the internet outside of class hours

Access to a personal computer and software to complete coursework with software such as Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud

Access to music production software that will depend on your TAFE NSW campus

The ability to attend and travel to live performances and functions outside of class hours, on evenings and potentially on weekends

Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 10 high school level

TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test.

This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.