Diploma of Music
Diploma of Music
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
|
Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
|
QI010 |
Diploma of Music |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for this course is normally full time. Part time study may be permitted upon successful application.
3 Admission to candidature
(1)
Admission to this course is on the basis of a secondary school leaving qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), tertiary study or an approved preparation program. English language requirements must be met where these are not demonstrated by sufficient qualifications taught in English. Special admission pathways are open for mature aged applicants who do not possess a school leaving qualification, educationally disadvantaged applicants and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are ranked by merit and offers for available places are issued according to the ranking. Details of admission policies are found in the Coursework Rule.
(2)
In addition, admission to this course requires the applicant to attend an audition in the proposed instrument or voice. The results of this process will form part of the ranking of applicants.
4 Requirements for the diploma
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of units of study for Undergraduate Degrees and the Diploma of Music table of units of study.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the diploma, a candidate must successfully complete 96 credit points and reach the minimum levels of achievement as set out in the table below:
|
Area of Study |
Credit Points |
Minimum level of achievement |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal Study |
36 |
Principal Study 1-4 in voice or an instrument; Principal Study Advanced 3-4 |
|
Performance |
30 |
24 credit points in either Orchestral Studies or other ensemble units; and Chamber Music 1-2 or Continuo 1-2 |
|
Music Skills |
24 |
Harmony and Analysis 1-4 and Aural Perception 1-4 |
|
Electives |
6 |
|
Area of Study |
Credit Points |
Minimum level of achievement |
|---|---|---|
|
Principal Study |
24 |
Jazz Performance 1-4 |
|
Performance |
36 |
Jazz Ensemble 1-4; Jazz Improvisation 1-4 |
|
Music Skills |
24 |
Jazz Music Skills 1-4 |
|
Analysis, History and Culture Studies |
12 |
Jazz History 1-4 |
5 Principal Studies
6 Cross-institutional study
7 Transitional provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that the requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016. The Faculty may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.