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CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Performance)

CUA30920 Certificate III in Music (Performance)

National ID CUA30920 State ID AC69

An introduction to the exciting and challenging world of music performance

Gain the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the music industry. You will focus on songwriting and arranging, ensemble/performance and recording, participate in recording sessions in our studios.

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Overview

Campus Leederville

When Semester 2, 2025

How On campus

Turn your raw talent into a career

This course introduces you to the exciting and challenging world of music performance and will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to get started in the music industry.

You will focus on gaining skills in songwriting and arranging, ensemble/performance and recording. You will participate in recording sessions in our studios and follow the production processes through to the completion of a demo recording.

At the end of your course, you will have performed and recorded, as well as gained skills in communication, critical listening, stagecraft, musical style and industry practice.

This course is only run in semester 2 each year.

  • Music literacy knowledge
  • Music writing, composition and performance
  • Innovation and creative thinking and writing
  • Work safely and effectively in the music industry

I have the following attributes:

  • Demonstrated interest and basic ability in playing an instrument or singing.
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of music (eg rhythm, melody, dynamics, form) and ability to apply them.
  • Commitment to regular practice and self-directed learning.
  • Ability to work in a group and perform in front of small audiences.
  • Openness to feedback and willingness to improve.
  • Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new systems and software

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 2, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2025
Where Leederville
How On campus

Course fees

Please select some elective units below to see the indicative fee for this course.

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
CUACMP311 Implement copyright arrangements $195.20 $58.80 $15.00
CUAIND313 Work effectively in the music industry $122.00 $36.75 $10.00
CUAIND314 Plan a career in the creative arts industry $165.92 $49.98 $10.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General Concession Resource
Create simple musical compositions
$146.40 $44.10 $20.00
Write song lyrics
$146.40 $44.10 $15.00
Create simple musical pieces using music technology
$170.80 $51.45 $15.00
Perform simple repertoire in ensembles
$219.60 $66.15 $20.00
Develop technical skills for musical performances
$97.60 $29.40 $20.00
Prepare for musical performances
$170.80 $51.45 $55.00
Develop and perform musical improvisation
$165.92 $49.98 $15.00
Develop basic audio skills and knowledge
$170.80 $51.45 $15.00

*Fee disclaimers

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

T 1300 300 822

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