Core Units
Subject tables
The following list of units of study make up the core requirements (apart from Principal Study) for all the undergraduate programs. Many of these units of study can also be taken as electives.
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Composition |
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Compositional techniques & analysis |
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| CMPN1611 Compositional Techniques and Analysis 1 |
6 | A It is strongly recommended that participants have a good grasp of modern and 20th century repertoire. |
Semester 1 |
| CMPN1612 Compositional Techniques and Analysis 2 |
6 | P CMPN1611 |
Semester 2 |
| CMPN2011 Compositional Techniques and Analysis 3 |
3 | P CMPN1612 C CMPN2603 |
Semester 1 |
| CMPN2012 Compositional Techniques and Analysis 4 |
3 | P CMPN2011 C CMPN2604 |
Semester 2 |
Composition through improvisation |
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| CMPN1000 Composition Through Improvisation 1 |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| CMPN1003 Composition Through Improvisation 2 |
3 | P CMPN1000 |
Semester 2 |
| CMPN2000 Composition Through Improvisation 3 |
3 | P CMPN1003 |
Semester 1 |
| CMPN2001 Composition Through Improvisation 4 |
3 | P CMPN2000 |
Semester 2 |
Electroacoustic and computer music |
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| CMPN1631 Electroacoustic Music 1 |
6 | P MUED1002 |
Semester 1 |
| CMPN1632 Electroacoustic Music 2 |
6 | P CMPN1631 |
Semester 2 |
| CMPN2633 Computer Music Fundamentals |
6 | P CMPN1008 or CMPN1632 Students who don't have the prerequisite, but have prior computer programming experience can apply to the Unit for permission to enrol. |
Semester 1 |
| CMPN3634 Computer Music Advanced |
6 | P CMPN2633 |
Semester 2 |
Chamber music |
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| All students are required to register for chamber music groups after they enrol. Students will receive assistance and approval from unit Chamber Music Coordinators. Students must complete a minimum of four compulsory semesters of chamber music, but may complete up to eight semesters in chamber music (with unit permission). Piano students take the alternative Accompaniment units in their first two years. Students from the Vocal Unit may enrol in Choral Ensemble in lieu of Chamber Music for a maximum of two semesters. Each student also completes one semester of Composer Performer Workshop in Chamber Music 4 either as an individual or as a group. This counts as one of the compulsory four semesters of chamber music required of all Bachelor of Music and Diploma students. Chamber Music in this context is defined as a group of 3-10 musicians, performing without a conductor. In rare circumstances large works of chamber music may be conducted by a tutor or conductor nominated by the Chair of Conducting. Combinations outside these guidelines will only be acceptable under certain conditions, as prescribed by the Accompaniment and Chamber Music Unit. In accordance with this definition, participation in other larger ensembles within the Conservatorium will not be regarded as an acceptable alternative to Chamber Music. Students are assigned a Principal Tutor who will advise of appropriate works for each level and coach the ensemble through the semester. Each group is required to attend six 1-hour tutorials per semester and three unit seminars (performing at one) and a minimum of nine independent rehearsals. It is expected that students prepare and rehearse to professional standards of performance. | |||
| CHMB1301 Chamber Music 1 |
3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CHMB1302 Chamber Music 2 |
3 | P ENSE1005 or CHMB1301 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHMB2303 Chamber Music 3 |
3 | P ENSE1007 or CHMB1302 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CHMB2304 Chamber Music 4 (CPW) |
3 | P ENSE2002 or CHMB2303 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Continuo |
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| EMUS1671 Continuo 1 |
3 | A Standard 17th - and 18th century repertoire and harmony. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS1672 Continuo 2 |
3 | P EMUS1671 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 2. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS2673 Continuo 3 |
3 | P EMUS1672 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 5. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| EMUS2674 Continuo 4 |
3 | P EMUS2673 It is strongly advised that all bass continuo instrumentalists (harpsichordists, organists, fortepianists, lutenists, harpists and so on) take this Unit of Study with Principal Study 6. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Composer performer workshop |
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| CMPN3000 Composer Performer Workshop 1 |
3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CMPN3001 Composer Performer Workshop 2 |
3 | P CMPN3000 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CMPN4000 Composer Performer Workshop 3 |
3 | P CMPN3001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| CMPN4001 Composer Performer Workshop 4 |
3 | P CMPN4000 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Ensembles |
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Jazz ensemble |
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| JAZZ1611 Jazz Ensemble 1 |
6 | C JAZZ1601 Jazz students must attend the Large Ensemble auditions for placement in one of the large ensembles; Non-jazz students can apply to the Chair of Jazz Unit to audition for entry to either the Large or Small Jazz Ensemble 1-8 electives. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ1612 Jazz Ensemble 2 |
6 | P JAZZ1611 C JAZZ1602 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2613 Jazz Ensemble 3 |
6 | P JAZZ1612 C JAZZ2603 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2614 Jazz Ensemble 4 |
6 | P JAZZ2613 C JAZZ2604 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ3615 Jazz Ensemble 5 |
6 | P JAZZ2614 C JAZZ3605 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ3616 Jazz Ensemble 6 |
6 | P JAZZ3615 C JAZZ3606 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ4617 Jazz Ensemble 7 |
6 | P JAZZ3616 C JAZZ4607 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ4618 Jazz Ensemble 8 |
6 | P JAZZ4617 C JAZZ4608 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera ensemble |
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| VSAO1047 Opera Ensemble 1 |
3 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VSAO1048 Opera Ensemble 2 |
3 | P VSAO1047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2047 Opera Ensemble 3 |
3 | P VSAO1048 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2048 Opera Ensemble 4 |
3 | P VSAO2047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3047 Opera Ensemble 5 |
3 | P VSAO2048 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3048 Opera Ensemble 6 |
3 | P VSAO3047 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Orchestral studies |
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| The purpose of Orchestral Studies is to develop the entire range of skills which musicians must possess to prepare them to be a member of a professional orchestral ensemble. All students enrolled in Orchestral Studies must participate in two performance projects per semester. This is supported by the orchestral development program: students will receive weekly training/instruction in all aspects of orchestral playing. This includes participating in weekly repertoire sessions in the Symphony Orchestra or, in other training ensembles and groups such as the Chamber Orchestra, Wind Symphony, Early Music Ensemble, Modern Music Ensemble, Saxophone Orchestra and Brass Ensemble. The objectives of Orchestral Studies are to develop: A thorough knowledge of orchestral performing styles and practices; ensemble intonation – the ability to play precisely and rhythmically and in tune with other members of an ensemble; the ability to concentrate and play with commitment; teamwork; the ability to work with a conductor and interpret his gestures. Assessment is based on all aspects of participation in the orchestral ensemble (assessed by the ensemble director/coordinator and other involved faculty), in the weekly orchestral development classes. Assessment criteria are: level of preparation, actual performance in the ensemble, commitment, concentration, ability and teamwork. For administrative arrangements contact the Ensembles and Orchestral Coordinators. | |||
| ENSE1618 Orchestral Studies 1 |
6 | C Principal Study 1 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE1619 Orchestral Studies 2 |
6 | P ENSE1618 C Principal Study 2 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2005 Orchestral Studies 3 |
6 | P ENSE1619 C Principal Study 3 in an appropriate orchestral instrument |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE2016 Orchestral Studies 4 |
6 | P ENSE2005 C Principal Study 4 in an appropriate orchestral instrument |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3017 Orchestral Studies 5 |
6 | P ENSE2016 C Principal Study 5 in an appropriate orchestral instrument. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE3018 Orchestral Studies 6 |
6 | P ENSE3017 C Principal Study 6 in an appropriate orchestral instrument |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4021 Orchestral Studies 7 |
6 | P ENSE3018 C Principal Study 7 in an appropriate orchestral instrument or Principal Study (Honours) 7 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENSE4022 Orchestral Studies 8 |
6 | P ENSE4021 C Principal Study 8 in an appropriate orchestral instrument or Principal Study (Honours) 8 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Analysis, history and culture studies |
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Foundation history & analysis |
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| JAZZ1021 Jazz History 1 |
3 |
Non Jazz Majors need to seek departmental approval in order to enrol. |
Semester 1 |
| JAZZ1022 Jazz History 2 |
3 | P JAZZ1021 Non Jazz Majors need to seek departmental approval in order to enrol. |
Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2018 Jazz History 3 |
3 | P JAZZ1022 Non Jazz Majors need to seek departmental approval in order to enrol. |
Semester 1 |
| JAZZ2019 Jazz History 4 |
3 | P JAZZ2018 Non Jazz Majors need to seek departmental approval in order to enrol. |
Semester 2 |
| JAZZ3618 Jazz Analysis: An Introduction |
6 | P JAZZ2017 or JAZZ2624 N JAZZ3018, JAZZ3019 |
Semester 2 |
| MCGY2611 Music from the Middle Ages to Baroque |
6 | A Ability to read musical notation This is a Foundation unit in the History and Analysis of Music. |
Semester 2 |
| MCGY2612 Music in the Classical and Romantic Eras |
6 |
This is a Foundation unit in the History and Analysis of Music. |
Semester 1 |
| MCGY2613 Music in Modern Times |
6 | A It is desirable that students should have a sound knowledge of 19th century music. This is a Foundation unit in the History and Analysis of Music. |
Semester 2 |
| MCGY2614 Musical Worlds of Today |
6 |
This is a Foundation unit in the History and Analysis of Music. |
Semester 1 |
Music education |
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| GENS1000 Education 1: Introduction to Teaching |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| GENS1001 Education 2: Educational Psychology |
3 | Semester 2 |
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| GENS2000 Education 3: Developmental Psychology |
3 | P GENS1001 |
Semester 1 |
| MUED1004 Non Western Music |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| MUED1006 Significant Methods |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| MUED1007 Aboriginal & Torres Strt Islander Musics |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| MUED2605 Children, Music and Educational Settings |
6 | A It is strongly recommended that students have completed MUED1006 Significant Methods and GENS1000 Introduction to Teaching |
Semester 2 |
| MUED3031 Survey of Jazz History |
3 |
This unit is not available for Jazz Performance students unless they are enrolled in BMus (Music Education). |
Semester 1 |
| MUED3602 Teaching Music: Junior Secondary School |
12 | P MUED2605 |
Semester 2 |
| MUED3603 Composition in Music Education |
3 | P MUED1002 or MUED4002 |
Semester 1 |
| MUED3604 Ensemble Pedagogy |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| MUED4002 Technology in Music Education |
3 | N MUED1002 |
Semester 2 |
| MUED4006 Popular Music Studies |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| MUED4027 Transcription and Analysis in Music Ed |
3 | P MCGY2011 |
Semester 1 |
| MUED4601 Professional & Social Issues in Music Ed |
6 | A It is strongly recommended that students have completed MUED4602 P MUED3602; MUED4602 C MUED4611 |
Semester 2 |
| MUED4602 Senior Secondary Music Education |
6 | P MUED3602 |
Semester 1 |
| MUED4603 Cultural Diversity in Music Education |
6 | A It is strongly recommended that students have completed MUED2605 Children, Music & Educational Settings, and MUED3602 Teaching Music in the Junior Secondary School |
Semester 1 |
| MUED4611 Professional Experience |
18 | P MUED3602 C MUED4601 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Music skills |
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Aural perception |
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| Aural Perception is taken as a sequence of either four or five semester units. On entry to the BMus, DipMus, BMusStudies and combined degree awards courses, students will – on the basis of a written test – be assigned either to AP1 or to AP1A and AP1B. Both options cover the same material and have the same exit standard, but while AP1 is a one semester unit, AP1A and AP1B extend over one year (two semesters) to enable students with limited experience or weakness to progress at a slower pace. Regardless of the results of the written test, students may request enrolment in AP1A and AP1B. Students who successfully complete AP1 in first semester progress to AP2 in second semester. Students who successfully complete AP1B at the end of second semester progress to AP2 in first semester of the following year. The AP units aim to foster musical understanding by developing the aural perception skills which are essential for any professional musician: The ability to recognise, memorise and notate musical patterns heard (dictation and analysis work); and The ability to imagine in one’s ‘inner ear’, and reproduce vocally, musical patterns from notation (Solfege work). Students are encouraged to apply the ideas and procedures studied in class to their own musical pursuits. Within the Musicology unit, AP is integrated as closely as possible with the Harmony and Music History units. For further information contact the Aural Perception Co-ordinator, Christopher Coady (Musicology). | |||
| MCGY1000 Aural Perception 1 |
3 | A Ability to read music notation including treble and bass clefs. Knowledge of all tonal key signatures and standard time signatures. |
Semester 1 |
| MCGY1001 Aural Perception 1A |
3 | A Ability to read music notation including treble and bass clefs. Knowledge of all tonal key signatures and standard time signatures. |
Semester 1 |
| MCGY1002 Aural Perception 1B |
3 | P MCGY1001 |
Semester 2 |
| MCGY1003 Aural Perception 2 |
3 | P MCGY1000 or MCGY1002 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| MCGY2004 Aural Perception 3 |
3 | P MCGY1003 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| MCGY2005 Aural Perception 4 |
3 | P MCGY2004 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Harmony & analysis |
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| MCGY1008 Harmony and Analysis 1 |
3 | Semester 1 |
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| MCGY1009 Harmony and Analysis 2 |
3 | P MCGY1008 |
Semester 2 |
| MCGY2010 Harmony and Analysis 3 |
3 | P MCGY1009 |
Semester 1 |
| MCGY2011 Harmony and Analysis 4 |
3 | P MCGY2010 |
Semester 2 |
Jazz music skills |
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| JAZZ1621 Jazz Music Skills 1 |
6 | C JAZZ1601 or JAZZ1631 |
Semester 1 |
| JAZZ1622 Jazz Music Skills 2 |
6 | P JAZZ1621 C JAZZ1602 or JAZZ1632 |
Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2623 Jazz Music Skills 3 |
6 | P JAZZ1622 C JAZZ2603 or JAZZ2633 |
Semester 1 |
| JAZZ2624 Jazz Music Skills 4 |
6 | P JAZZ2623 C JAZZ2604 or JAZZ2634 |
Semester 2 |
Music technology |
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| MUED1002 Music Technology |
3 | A Basic computer skills. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Performance |
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Jazz improvisation |
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| JAZZ1006 Jazz Improvisation 1 |
3 | C JAZZ1601 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ1007 Jazz Improvisation 2 |
3 | P JAZZ1006 C JAZZ1602 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| JAZZ2006 Jazz Improvisation 3 |
3 | P JAZZ1007 C JAZZ2603 |
Semester 1 |
| JAZZ2007 Jazz Improvisation 4 |
3 | P JAZZ2006 C JAZZ2604 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Organ resources |
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| ORGN1008 Organ Resources 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN1009 Organ Resources 2 |
3 | P ORGN1008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN2008 Organ Resources 3 |
3 | P ORGN1009 Organ Resources 2 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN2009 Organ Resources 4 |
3 | P ORGN2008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN3008 Organ Resources 5 |
3 | P ORGN2009 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN3003 Organ Resources 6 |
3 | P ORGN3008 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN4009 Organ Resources 7 |
3 | P ORGN3003 Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ORGN4010 Organ Resources 8 |
3 | P ORGN4009 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera – movement & production |
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| VSAO1631 Movement and Production 1 |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VSAO1632 Movement and Production 2 |
6 | P VSAO1631 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2633 Movement and Production 3 |
6 | P VSAO1632 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2634 Movement and Production 4 |
6 | P VSAO2633 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3635 Movement and Production 5 |
6 | P VSAO2634 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3636 Movement and Production 6 |
6 | P VSAO3635 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Opera –repertoire |
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| VSAO1016 Opera Repertoire 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2014 Opera Repertoire 2 |
3 | P VSAO1016 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2015 Opera Repertoire 3 |
3 | P VSAO2014 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3012 Opera Repertoire 4 |
3 | P VSAO2015 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3313 Opera Repertoire 5 |
3 | P VSAO3012 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3314 Opera Repertoire 6 |
3 | P VSAO3313 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Vocal & opera diction |
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| VSAO1008 Italian Diction for Singers 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1009 German Diction for Singers 1 |
3 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1, |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2028 French & Italian Diction for Singers 2 |
3 | P VSAO1009 and VSAO1008 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2029 German Diction for Singers 2 |
3 | P VSAO1008 and VSAO1009 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3645 Diction for Performance 1 |
3 | P VSAO2028 and VSAO2029 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3646 Diction for Performance 2 |
3 | P VSAO3645 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO4647 Diction for Performance 3 |
3 | P VSAO3646 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO4648 Diction for Performance 4 |
3 | P VSAO4647 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1621 Opera Diction 1 |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| VSAO1622 Opera Diction 2 |
6 | P VSAO1621 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2623 Opera Diction 3 |
6 | P VSAO1622 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO2624 Opera Diction 4 |
6 | P VSAO2623 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3625 Opera Diction 5 |
6 | P VSAO2624 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO3626 Opera Diction 6 |
6 | P VSAO3625 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Vocal performance class |
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| VSAO1017 Vocal Performance Class 1 |
3 |
Students enrolled in Principal Study (Advanced) units may not concurrently enrol in unit specific performance classes. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| VSAO1018 Vocal Performance Class 2 |
3 | P VSAO1017 Students enrolled in Principal Study (Advanced) units may not concurrently enrol in unit specific performance classes. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Subject details
The following is ordered alphabetically by area, and contains the non-principal study core units of study for all undergraduate degrees and diplomas.
Many of these core units of study can also be taken as electives.