VET Certificate III Music (Scored)
Study Overview
Certificate III in Music (performance specialisation) is a two-year course that provides an authentic and hands-on learning experience within the domain of music. The program, once completed, enables students to obtain their CUA30920 Certificate III, being a nationally recognized qualification. Undertaking this study allows students to enhance employability skills within the music industry, as well as providing the opportunity to apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in a range of different areas. These skills include organisation, leadership and time management within the industry. Students will build their capacity in the domains of being an instrumentalist and/or singer, through developing sound editing, music making and music composition skills. As well as this, stagecraft skills, performance preparation and technical skills will all be explored.
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Unit 3/4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of gaining a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the primary four or as a fifth or sixth study.
Year 1:
Students will be required to demonstrate their competency in the following units:
Incorporate technology into music making
Making a music demo
Composing simple songs
Develop skills to play or sing music
Perform simple musical parts in ensembles
Perform basic sound editing
Year 2:
Students will be required to demonstrate their competency in the following units:
Develop and perform improvisation skills,
Develop technical skills for musical performances
Prepare for musical performances
Develop and apply stagecraft skills
Perform music as part of a group OR as a soloist
Link to VCAA VCE VET Program Description
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vet/vce-vet-programs/Pages/musicindustry.aspx
Link to VET Training Package
Assessment
The student’s performance on each outcome is assessed using one or more of the following:
practical demonstrations of skills
performances (both solo and group)
written Performance Statements
written assignments
songwriting
safety audits
recording projects
Prerequisites / Suggested Prior Studies
No prerequisites are required for VCE/VET Music:
Suggested prior studies include:
Prior musical education (Year 7-10 program)
Competency on at least one instrument
External instrumental lessons (highly recommended)
Future Pathways
Higher Level Certificates
Advanced Diploma degrees in Music
Musician
Performer
Songwriter
Music Teacher
Music Director