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Music Major
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UAC Code: 754603
The broad range of skills developed through the BCA Music will allow you to respond innovatively and flexibly to the rapidly changing world of contemporary music. The music major combines teaching in composition and performance with developments in electronic media, building students’ skills and expertise across three inter-related areas: music studio, audio production and critical studies in music.
You will not only develop creative, conceptual and practical skills, but specialised technical skills, and a clear grasp of how your own practice relates to the wider music community. Many careers are increasingly reliant on digital literacy and proficiency, which in combination with the creative, conceptual and academic skills acquired within the BCA Music, will lend you a competitive edge in the creative industries.
Subjects Required for Major Study
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core: | |||
| CACS101 | Contemporary Creative Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| CACS102 | Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice | 6 | Spring |
| Plus TWO of the following: | |||
| CACS301 | Professional Practice | 6 | Spring |
| CACS331 | Contemporary Theory and Research Practice | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD331 | New Media and Visual Communication Theory | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS331 | Music and Culture | 6 | Spring |
| CAPF331 | Theory and Practice of Theatre in the 20th and 21st Century | 6 | Autumn |
| CAVA331 | Contemporary Artworlds | 6 | Autumn |
| CAGD332 | Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory | 6 | Spring |
| CAVA332 | Globalisation and Contemporary Art | 6 | Spring |
| CAPF333 | Political Dramaturgy | 6 | Spring |
| CAVA361 | Curatorial Practices | 6 | Spring |
| Plus the following: | |||
| CAMS101 | Music Skills 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS103 | Introduction to Audio Production | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS102 | Music Skills 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CAMS104 | Introduction to Music Production | 6 | Spring |
| CAMS201 | Music Studio 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAOS204 | Sound Design | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS231 | Critical Studies in Music 1 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS202 | Music Studio 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CAMS232 | Critical Studies in Music 2 | 6 | Spring |
| CAMS301 | Music Studio 3 | 6 | Autumn |
| CAMS390 | Music Major Project | 12 | Spring |
| Plus electives to bring the total number of credit points to 144. | |||
Subjects Required for a Minor
A 24 credit point minor in Music is available.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
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