The VCE VET Certificate III in Music Industry - Performance Specialisation two-year course, provides students with the opportunity to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied work contexts in the music industry either as an instrumentalist or singer. Depending on the electives chosen, Units 1 and 2 include recording a music demo, composing simple songs or musical pieces and preparing for performances.

Units 3 and 4 offer scored assessment and include units such as developing improvisation and technical skills, applying knowledge of genre to music making, performing music as part of a group or as a soloist in preparation for an external performance examination.

Qualifications:

Students who satisfactorily complete VCE VET Music Industry (Music Performance Specialisation) program will receive the Certificate III in Music Industry and a statement of attainment of selected units of competence from the Certificate III in Music Industry.

Units of work:

• BSBWHS201 Contribute to health and safety of self and others

• CUACMP301 Implement copyright arrangements

• CUAIND303 Work effectively in the music industry

• CUAMLT302 Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

• CUAMPF203 Develop ensemble skills for playing or singing music

• CUAMPF301 Develop technical skills in performance

• CUAMPF302 Prepare for performances

• CUAMPF304 Make a music demo

• CUAMPF305 Develop improvisation skills

• CUAMPF402 Develop and maintain stagecraft skills

• CUAMPF406 Perform music as a soloist

Credit towards VCE:

Music Performance Specialisation: recognition of two units at Units 1 and 2 level and at least one Units 3 and 4 sequence. Students who are able to undertake further training to complete the Certificate III in Music qualification may be eligible for further credit at Units 3 and 4 level.

Pathways:

Students who successfully complete this Certificate could consider further studies of music performance at tertiary level.

Useful link:

VCAA: https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/vce-vet-programs/Pages/musicindustry.aspx

FUTURE CAREER PATHWAYS:

• Music Teacher

• Performer

• Music Therapist.

• Music Journalist.

• Music Composer.

• Music Director

PATHWAY OPTIONS

• CUA40915 Certificate IV in Music Industry

• CUA50815 Diploma of Music Industry

• CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry