Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Music
Performing
A course by
SIT
The Graduate Certificate in Contemporary Music provides advanced theoretical and practical skills for creating, performing, or singing contemporary music, tailored for industry settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Invercargill, Invercargill
It will take a total of 20 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Advanced contemporary music performance skills
Demonstrate advanced instrumental/vocal skills in solo and group contexts, including planning and executing performances.
Analytical and creative musicianship
Apply complex theoretical concepts, evaluate and write music, and develop compositions and arrangements for various contexts, including visual media.
Music education and pedagogy
Understand and apply principles of music education across various pedagogies and contexts, develop lesson plans, and reflect on music teaching practices.
What You're Signing Up For
This graduate certificate is designed to equip students with advanced skills in contemporary music performance, composition, and music theory, with opportunities to focus on areas such as music education or music business. Students will access high-quality instruments, equipment, and studios, gain weekly performance experience, and receive industry-aligned tuition. The curriculum includes electives in music theory, composition, contextual studies, songwriting, music education, creative industries business, and practical studies.
Course Content
- Advanced music theory and aural skills (Level 6 and 7)
- Contemporary composition and arranging
- Songwriting
- Contextual studies in the creative arts
- Music education (principles and pedagogies)
- Creative industries business and legal aspects
- Practical performance (individual and group work)
- Special project in music (subject to approval)
- Elective study tailored to student interest
What you need to know first
Open to degree graduates OR applicants with equivalent practical, professional, or educational experience.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Music
Creative Industries
Education
Entertainment
Future employment opportunities might be
Musician
Music Performer (solo or group)