Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music

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CERTIFICATE IN ROCK, JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC Become a practical musician by developing musical skills and an understanding of the industry

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PROGRAMME INFORMATION This programme is designed to provide a solid foundation for musicians wishing to work in the music industry or go onto further training. It covers all aspects from performance, song writing, music technology and music business. The following modules are covered: >> Instrument studies – learn to play an instrument to a proficient level >> Band workshop – playing in groups >> Understanding music – theory, ear training, musicianship >> Composition – song writing >> Professional studies – music business, health and safety >> MIDI technology – using computers to make music >> PA technology – learning how to set up PA systems and mix live sound Whitireia offers students well equipped music facilities to train in, they include the following: >> Recording studios >> Digi labs with Apple computers >> Music production suites >> Performance room equipped with lighting, PA, projector and large screen and performance equipment >> Fully equipped band rehearsal rooms, with keyboards, drum kits, amps and PA >> Practice rooms – equipped with keyboards, stereos and practice amps >> Specialist music teaching rooms >> Keyboard theory lab >> Music library

FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS Graduates can apply to enrol in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)

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0800 944 847 info@whitireia.ac.nz


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LEVEL

Graduates will have the skills to work as professional performing artists

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QUALIFICATION Graduates gain the Certificate in Rock, Jazz and Commercial Music

LOCATION Porirua campus, Wi Neera Drive, Porirua

START DATE February

FEES Current fees are available on the Whitireia website

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Domestic: 10 credits NCEA Level 1 literacy and 10 credits NCEA Level 1 numeracy or equivalent and grade three music theory or equivalent and evidence of instrument or vocal skills/ability based on interview and audition International: IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)

DURATION One year, full-time

ENROL NOW! CERTIFICATE IN ROCK, JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL MUSIC

August 2015


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