2017 Undergraduate Courses
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Music Major | 2017

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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:
CACS102Critical Frameworks in Creative Practice6Autumn
CACS101Contemporary Creative Practice6Spring
Plus TWO from the following:
CACS301Professional Practice6Spring
CACS331Contemporary Theory and Research Practice6Autumn
CAGD331New Media and Visual Communication Theory6Autumn
CAMS331Music and Culture6Autumn
CAPF331Theory and Practice of Theatre in the 20th and 21st Century6Autumn
CAVA331Contemporary Artworlds6Autumn
CAGD332Advanced Graphic Design and Visual Communication Theory6Spring
CAVA332Globalisation and Contemporary Art6Spring
CAPF333Political Dramaturgy6Spring
CAVA361Curatorial Practices6Not available in 2017
Plus the following:
CAMS101Music Skills 16Autumn
CAMS103Introduction to Audio Production6Autumn
CAMS102Music Skills 26Spring
CAMS104Introduction to Music Production6Spring
CAMS201Music Studio 16Autumn
CAMS203Recording Studio6Autumn
CAMS231Critical Studies in Music 16Autumn
CAMS202Music Studio 26Spring
CAMS232Critical Studies in Music 26Spring
CAMS301Music Studio 36Autumn
CAMS390Music Major Project12Spring
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

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 12 January, 2018