F2K Diploma of Music as at 14th May, 2002
Diploma of Music
Abbreviation: DipMus
Course code: F2K
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 7302/7340
Introductory comments
This on-campus 2-year (minimum) full-time course is offered by the Faculty of Arts
through the Conservatorium of Music at Hobart. Mid-year entry and part-time study are
also available.
At the end of 2001 there were some changes to the schedule for the Diploma of Music.
Enquiries from continuing students should be directed to the above contact numbers or to
the Faculty Office on (03) 6324 3624.
Admission & prerequisites
All applicants are required to attend an audition and interview (where practicable) and to
undertake a theory and aural test. Overseas and interstate applicants may submit a
certified audio or video tape of recent performances and/or compositions. Instrumental
and vocal applicants should prepare a program comprising three works of contrasting
style and/or period; some technical work may also be required. Composition applicants
should present a folio of at least three compositions.
A person who possesses such other qualifications and professional experience deemed by
the Faculty to provide an adequate preparation for study, equivalent to that provided for
by the above prescriptions, may however be admitted to the course.
Course objectives
The course aims to provide students with:
•
a quality terminal diploma for non-professionals;
•
broad academic skills in music history and theory;
•
complete preparatory music training for the BMus.
Articulation
Students who complete this course satisfactorily will be granted credit for the first year of
the Bachelor of Music if they are successful in their application for entry into the Bachelor
of Music degree course.
Schedule A – Diploma of Music (F2K)
Semester 1 entry
Year 1
Unit title
Semester 1
Music and Society
Foundation
Musicianship
Foundation
Practical Study
campus-sem
weight
code
H1
H1
12.5%
12.5%
FCD110
FCG110
H1/2
25%
FCP110
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Semester 2
Advanced
H2
Musicianship
Advanced Practical H1/2
Study
Ensemble Class
Choose one of the following:
Ensemble Class
H1/2
(Orchestral or
Contemporary
Instruments)
Ensemble Class
H1/2
(Classical or
Contemporary
Keyboard)
Ensemble Class
H1/2
(Classical or
Contemporary
Guitar)
Ensemble Class
H1/2
(Classical and
Contemporary
Voice)
Ensemble Class
H1/2
(Composition)
Year 2
Semester 1
Tonal Theory
H1
Chromatic Theory
H2
Plus either FCF110 or one 12.5% elective
Foundation Audio H1/2
H1
Elective[a]
Major Studies
Choose one of the following:
Classical or
H1/2
Contemporary
Orchestral
Instruments 1A
Classical or
H1/2
Contemporary
Keyboard 1A
Classical or
H1/2
Contemporary
Guitar 1A
Classical or
H1/2
Contemporary
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12.5%
FCG120
25%
FCP120
12.5%
FCD120
12.5%
FCD121
12.5%
FCD122
12.5%
FCD123
12.5%
FCD124
12.5%
12.5%
FCT110
FCT120
12.5%
12.5%
FCF110
12.5%
FCM110
12.5%
FCM111
12.5%
FCM112
12.5%
FCM113
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Voice 1A
FCM114
Composition 1A
H1/2
12.5%
FCM110
Classical or
H1/2
12.5%
Contemporary
Orchestral
Instruments 1A
Semester 2
Either FCC120 or FCN120 plus one elective
FCC120
Foundation Core
H2
12.5%
Studies (Classical)
FCN120
Foundation Core
H1
12.5%
Studies
(Contemporary)
H2
12.5%
Elective[a]
Major Studies
Choose one of the following:
FCM120
Classical or
H1/2
12.5%
Contemporary
Orchestral
Instruments 1B
FCM121
Classical or
H1/2
12.5%
Contemporary
Keyboard 1B
FCM122
Classical or
H1/2
12.5%
Contemporary
Guitar 1B
FCM123
Classical or
H1/2
12.5%
Contemporary
Voice 1B
FCM124
Composition 1B
H1/2
12.5%
Ensemble class
Choose one of the following:
FCD210
Ensemble Class
[na]
12.5%
Orchestral
Instruments 2
FCD211
Ensemble Class
[na]
12.5%
Keyboard 2
FCD212
Ensemble Class
[na]
12.5%
Guitar 2
FCD213
Ensemble Class
[na]
12.5%
Voice 2
FCD214
Ensemble Class
[na]
12.5%
Composition 2
[a] Students may take any 12.5% unit with the University subject to approval by the
appropriate school.
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Semester 2 entry
Year 1
Semester 2
Ensemble Class
Choose one of the following:
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Major Studies
Choose one of the following:
Enzemble Class
Choose one of the following:
Year 3
Semester 1
Plus either FCF110 or one elective
Elective[a]
H1
12.5%
Major Studies
Choose one of the following:
Semester 2
Plus either FCC120 or FCN120 plus one elective
Elective[a]
[a]
H2
12.5%
Students may take any 12.5% unit with the University subject to approval by the appropriate school.
Schedule – Diploma of Music (F2M)
Students who enrolled in the Diploma of Music prior to 2002 and who wish to complete
according to the specifications under which they commenced should select their
remaining units from the following schedule.
campus-sem
code
Unit title
weight
Level 100
FCG180
General
H1&2
25%
Musicianship
FCP180
Practical Study
H1&2
50%
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
Keyboard or Voice or Orchestral
Instruments or Contemporary Music or Guitar or Composition
FCE180
Ensemble Study
H1&2
12.5%
and the following unit:
FCL180
Language Support H1&2
12.5%
Studies
Students normally enrol in FCL180. However, with special approval from the Director,
students may undertake another unit in its place.
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Level 200
Core studies and Ensemble (all students)
Aural and Listening H1&2
12.5%
1
Music Theory 1
H1&2
12.5%
Performance and
H1&2
12.5%
Communications 1
Ensemble 1
H1&2
12.5%
Principal Study and Related Studies
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
Keyboard
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Keyboard 1
Accompaniment 1
H1&2
12.5%
Voice
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Voice 1
Italian for Singers 1 H1&2
25%
Orchestral Instruments
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Orchestral
Instruments 1
Orchestra &
H1&2
12.5%
Repertoire 1
Contemporary Music
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Contemporary
Music 1
Style and Analysis H1&2
12.5%
1
Guitar
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Guitar 1
Guitar Repertoire 1 H1&2
12.5%
Composition
Principal Study
H1&2
25%
Composition 1
Performance for
H1&2
12.5%
Composers 1
Complementary Studies
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Principal Study
H1&2
12.5%
Extension 1
Musicianship
[na]
12.5%
Extension 1
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FCL100
FCT100
FCP100
FCE100
FCY100
FCY150
FCV100
FCV150
FCO100
FCO150
FCN100
FCN150
FCG100
FCG150
FCC100
FCC150
FCB100
FCB110
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Improvisation 1
Keyboard Skills 1
Orchestration and
Arranging 1
Music Technology 1
[na]
H1&2
H1&2
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
FCB120
FCB130
FCB160
H1&2
12.5%
FCB190
Voice students do not choose a Complementary Studies unit. Subject to Sub-dean
approval, students may take units offered by another school in the University up to a
maximum of 12.5% in place of Complementary Studies units.
Language for Singers (Italian or French or German) is offered by the Conservatorium of
Music on a cyclical basis. In 2001 French was offered, in 2002 Italian is being offered.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Arts
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 2 years minimum (4 semesters) | 6 years maximum (12 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: YES | Australian residents:
$2,640 | International students: $11,500
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 30 | Total students
enrolled this year: 37 | International students last year: 1
Approximate student-staff contact hours | 12 hrs weekly
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