Diploma Of Arts (Music) - 2 Trimesters

Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)

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8 MonthsAUD $26,624 two trimesters full-time study load

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8/31/2025

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If you dream of a career as a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Session Musician, or if you want to work as a Music Director, Composer, Music Teacher or Music Arranger, this course is for you. The Music Performance degree balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting. Working closely with our ARIA award-winning teaching staff plus a wide range of industry professionals, you will extensively develop your ability in solo and collaborative music performance, music analysis, songwriting and technical musicianship. Music Performance students choose one area of specialisation: vocal, instrumental or songwriting. All students are mentored in this specialisation by industry experts and also receive a one-on-one weekly lesson in their main instrument. You will also work alongside students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music industry. Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections. The Diploma of Arts (Music) balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting. The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study or part-time equivalent, where you will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree or Double Degree (subject to academic performance). THROUGHOUT THE DIPLOMA, YOU WILL ? Gain a fundamental understanding of music performance, analysis, and songwriting ? Craft and produce original songs ? Understand and develop performance at a professional level ? Work on industry-focused projects ? Get real life experience through regular performances and recordings ? Develop fundamental analytical skills in relation to music and music performance ? Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses ? Record your own music in our studios ? Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts campus facilities

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Successful completion of a high school certificate ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Our English requirement is an overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with no single band score below 6.0) for all the courses, except Entertainment Journalism and Creative Writing, where students are required to have an overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with no single band score below 6.0) Applicants may also provide the following as evidence of their English proficiency: Results of English subjects in a range of countries secondary school certificate, A Level or the International Baccalaureate. Successful completion of an English course at any of our pathway providers.

8 MonthsAUD $26,624 two trimesters full-time study load - Full time

Start Date

8/31/2025

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Wellington Street Campus, 208 Wellington Street, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066, MELBOURNE, Australia

8 MonthsAUD $26,624 two trimesters full-time study load - Full time

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

Cromwell Street Campus, 67/69 Cromwell Street, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066, Melbourne, Australia

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Collarts (Australian College of the Arts) is an independent tertiary education provider based out of three inner-city campuses in Melbourne. It offers Internationally recognised qualifications, focusing on industry-based learning coupled with strong personal and professional development. Some of the subject areas covered include Music Performance; Audio Production; Entertainment Management; Music Production; Content Creation; and Entertainment Journalism. From overseas exchange programs, to international summer camps, interstate conference attendance, to sought after internships and hands-on experience at major festivals- Collarts offers students a range of opportunities to increase their employability.

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