New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5)
Performing
A course by
SIT
Develop the skills needed for a music performance career with this one-year diploma focused on contemporary music, music theory, performance, and music technology.
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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop music performance skills
Gain practical skills to perform competently and creatively on a primary instrument or voice, including regular live performances.
Apply music theory and aural skills
Build a solid grounding in music theory, aural recognition, and musical notation necessary for professional musicianship.
About This Course
The New Zealand Diploma in Music (Level 5) prepares students for a career in the music industry as performers. Students will develop and enhance their music performance and production skills, including music theory, composition, song writing, recording, proficiency with instruments or voice, and understanding of the music industry. Graduates will be equipped with the theoretical and practical skills needed to perform professionally or progress to higher level music study.
Course Content
- Music Theory and Aural
- Music Technology (sound reinforcement, recording systems, music computer applications)
- Contemporary Composition Studies (composition, arranging, production and notation software)
- Practical Studies 1 (instrumental/vocal performance, reading notation, live concerts)
- Practical Studies 2 (genre development, performance, technical skills, musicianship, score writing)
- Contextual Studies (academic writing, history and technology in popular music, socio-cultural contexts)
- Music and Audio Industry Studies (overview of industry roles, societies, business management, marketing and promotion)
Entry Requirements
Live audition or high-quality audition video
Build towards these roles
Professional musician/performer at events or venuesMusic composer (personal repertoire, group, gigs)Music production support for live or recorded musicRoles in music/media business occupations
Build skills in these industries
Music IndustryPerforming ArtsAudio Production
