Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)
Highlights Study current issues in music and sound practice. Develop practical skills in music and sound production. Gain experience and contacts in your industry through professional industry placements and projects. Choose independent study options where you can design and implement new creative work. Start online unavailable. This course is only…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Highlights
- Study current issues in music and sound practice.
- Develop practical skills in music and sound production.
- Gain experience and contacts in your industry through professional industry placements and projects.
- Choose independent study options where you can design and implement new creative work.
- Start online unavailable. This course is only available to you if you can attend classes on campus. It is not possible to start this course online.
You’ll be creating new music from your first year, followed by working with creative technologies, performing and recording new music, or composing for media. In addition to practical areas of music making, the course can lead you into music industry professions such as management or promotion, and social engagement.
Our music degree prepares aspiring musicians for the rapidly changing music industry. Students are encouraged to create works across musical boundaries and strike out in new directions.
In your final year you’ll work on transdisciplinary industry-connected projects with students from other study areas in the performing arts. You can also participate in music projects which focus on artist development and music-related research.
Why choose this course?
The music industry is riding a digital wave of change. These are exciting times for anyone who wants to strike out in new directions. And QUT’s music degree helps you to prepare for these evolving opportunities. This course offers an innovative learning environment that will help you develop your individual artistic identity and acquire the creative skills to realise your vision in the contemporary music scene.
A key element of the course is a series of regular workshops that address principles of performance, writing and arranging, production and the music industry.
You will experience both live and recording studio environments, and hone your skills in a professional setting. Our rehearsal and recording studios are state-of-the-art. You will also learn how to use technology to create music, record and distribute your works, and market your talent. You will be inspired by collaborating with like-minded people on various projects while finding new ways to develop your own artistic vision.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and creative styles via an audition.
Careers and outcomes
This course can lead you into music industry professions such as performing, recording, management or promotion, and social engagement. Graduates work in an eclectic range of live, recording and multimedia environments as performers, producers, composers, developers of music software and games, DJs and private instrumental music teachers.
Many find national and international success, including Ball Park Music, Cub Sport, The Belligerents, drummers Grant Collins and Pete Skelton, and film composer Michael Edwards.
You can also pursue a career as a qualified school music teacher (with completion of a double degree with secondary education or a Master of Teaching course).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.
