The Music program of study at the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has been designed to provide opportunities for students to gain a lifelong positive engagement with music, to engage confidently in music-making whether at home or in the wider community and to communicate and express ideas about music.

The program

• Students undertaking the course will also develop higher-order thinking skills and apply audiation through an exploration of the musical elements to analyse repertoire, compose and perform.
• The vibrant and diverse music program creates an environment in which students can critically evaluate music across a wide variety of contexts, genres, styles and cultures.
• As well as developing capabilities in traditional forms of musical expression, students are encouraged to become adept in using various music-related technologies (such as instruments, computer software, turntables) and applying their broad music knowledge, skills and insights to express themselves in a rapidly changing music-making environment.

Dimensions

Throughout the music program, students will explore the musical elements in a variety of contexts, genres and styles through three dimensions: Musical Perception and Analysis, Solo Performance and Composition.

• Musical Perception and Analysis
  involves deconstructing music as a way of evaluating repertoire from a variety of social and cultural contexts. It also serves as a tool to enhance performing and a model to assist composing.
• Composition
  involves the creation of music in a variety of genres and styles by combining musical elements and compositional devices. Students are encouraged to move towards developing their own creative style.
• Solo Performance
  involves interpreting musical repertoire by playing an instrument or singing.

QUT experience

Links to QUT also offer valuable opportunity for students to engage in “real” industry practices, including sound production, ensemble experiences and masterclasses. The QUT experience also provides opportunities for students to be exposed to other sets of skills, processes and techniques, many of which can be applied in a wider variety of occupations such as entertainment law, arts administration and marketing.

Opportunities

Attending a varied array of live performances and participating in arts-in-residence programs provides a rich environment for students to express their creativity and individuality beyond the curriculum.

The discipline and commitment of music-making builds students’ self-esteem, personal motivation and independence as well as the refinement of collaborative teamwork skills.

Music is a powerful tool that contributes to the holistic development of the individual.