New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music)
Performing
A course by
UCOL
Enhance your music performance skills with the New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music) at UCOL, gaining creative and technical skills required for various music vocations and creative industries.
NZ$2,500
inc GST
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NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
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NZ$2,500
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This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 5 Certification (120 Credits)
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Core skills this course teaches
Music Theory Knowledge
Apply practical and theoretical music knowledge including harmony, rhythm, and melodic dictation.
Musical Performance Skills
Create, interpret, and evaluate original compositions and arrangements in live performance contexts.
What You're Signing Up For
The New Zealand Diploma in Creativity (Music) is a 120-credit programme designed to develop skills and understanding in music performance, composition, music technology, and creative industry practice. It includes practical and theoretical learning such as live performance, composition techniques, music technology applications, music theory, business and marketing for creative sectors, and professional practice. The qualification prepares graduates for roles in the creative industries and related sectors requiring creative process skills.
Course Content
- Performance 1A: Original musical works and arrangements, live performance skills, stage planning, technical riders, live sound mixing, health and safety.
- Composition and Technology 1A: Music technology equipment, composition techniques, audio effects, sampling, arranging music for film and advertising.
- Music Theory: Practical, written and aural music theory covering composers, chord construction and progression, harmonic analysis, dictation.
- Performance 1B: Advanced live performance, leadership, recording and evaluating live performances using multitrack recording.
- Composition and Technology 1B: Advanced music technology use, software and hardware effects, song analysis, recording and production techniques, remixing.
- Creative Industries: Marketing, business viability, management, communications, legal and safety requirements for events, financial management, goal setting.
- Professional Practice: Teaching and recording facilitation skills, lesson planning, communication, studio setup, organizing musicians, commercial song production, mastering techniques.
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UCOL is a polytechnic built around the kind of learning that actually sticks — hands-on, practical, and grounded in the real world. With campuses across the lower North Island and a programme range that stretches from trades and health to creative arts and IT, it's a strong fit for learners who want a clear path into work without unnecessary detours. Whether you're fresh out of school, changing direction, or building on what you already know, UCOL is set up to meet you where you are.
