Diploma of Contemporary Music
One Year of Developing Your Music Passion
The Diploma of Contemporary Music provides a unique opportunity for you to develop your passion for music in a Christian environment and within the context of Christian beliefs and ministry. It combines performance with academic study.
The Diploma of Contemporary Music is a comprehensive year of study at New Zealand degree level and is designed for people who want to develop formal music knowledge and skills, or who want to go on and complete the entire degree. Students will study stimulating music subjects that require critical thinking, written and verbal communication. As well as developing a sound knowledge of music theory, students choose from either the vocal, instrumental or song writing stream and enrol in one of these. Students opting for the instrumental stream can choose instruments from contemporary (rock) or orchestral disciplines. The Diploma also includes theology to build a solid biblical foundation for both life and ministry.
Course Snapshot
| Qualification: | Diploma of Contemporary Music |
| Level: | 5 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Start Dates: | February or July |
| Fee Guidelines 2010: | Domestic Student: $4500 Plus Enrolment Fee $170 |
| International Fees: $16800 approx per year (dependant on stream) $200 adminstration fee | |
| Course Related Costs are extra |
Study Options
| Hamilton Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. OR |
| Christchurch Campus: | On-campus. Full-time. 1 year. |
Papers
Core Subjects
- Fundamentals of Music
- Western Music History
- History of Popular Music
- Music Production & Technology
- Music Industry & Business Studies
- Performance Workshop and Choir
Christian Paper
- Christian Theology, Worship and Practice
Instrument Stream
- Instrument Major
- Ensemble and Voice Minor
Voice Stream
- Vocal Major
- Ensemble and Instrument Minor
Song Writing Stream
- Song Writing
- Ensemble and Instrument Minor
Availability of subjects listed may vary.
Entry Requirements
You must :
- Be a minimum age of 17 and have four years secondary education (NCEA 2) or be a mature student aged over 20
- Be interviewed and auditioned
- Students wishing to enrol in the July intake will need to be at Grade 3 theory level, either ABRSM or Trinity.
- Have an academic IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent (International students only)
Applicants whose first language is not English will be interviewed to assess their level of English competency and may be required to complete a placement indicator test.
Graduate Opportunities
- Church Music Director
- Arts Administrator
- Musician
- Private Music Teacher
- Advertising Industry
- Radio TV Broadcasting
- Sound Technician
- Music, Film and TV Industries
Further Study
One extra year of study will complete the Diploma in Performance Music (Level 6).
A further two years of study will complete the Bachelor of Music (Contemporary Christian Music).
How do I Enrol?
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| International Students: use the International Enrolment Form |
The Bachelor of Music:
Perfect for Church Musicians, Singers and Soundies.
Coming up:
Saturday 9th October.
In Hamilton.
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