Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition)
Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition)
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance. The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Music provides advanced training across a variety of musical disciplines. Students major in Composition, Interactive Composition, Jazz & Improvisation, Musicology & Ethnomusicology, Music Studies, or Performance.
The program develops technically advanced and experienced musicians through an immersive and practical curriculum with music core studies, music electives and complementary breadth subjects. The Interactive Composition major is an intensive, commercially led, collaborative music program giving you the skills required to create music and sound for a range of contemporary media contexts and platforms. You will: develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the practical, theoretical and conceptual aspects of music; broaden their musical knowledge across a range of styles and repertoire; develop advanced critical thinking and creative problem-solving through regular practical activities and theoretical studies; participate in performance and academic activities; opportunities for solo and ensemble performances; have access to a wide range of invaluable career experiences at a local or international context.
Where will this take me? Whichever major you choose to pursue in the Bachelor of Music, you will enjoy a wide range of employment options in a range of different industries. Explore some of the careers our graduates have moved into after graduating below. Careers in: Interactive Composition: With broad learning and expert skills gained across this major, you’ll be prepared for a number of careers, from composer and producer through to educator or reviewer. The Interactive Composition major is your pathway to a range of employment options, including: Composer for: film, television and animation, concert and commercial release, theatre and dance, advertising, locations and events, bands and soloists, websites and video games. Contemporary music arranger; Contemporary music critic or reviewer; Contemporary music; educator; PA or recording technician; Project curator; Record producer or music director; Sound and music producer; DJ/remixer for studio and performance; Music teacher; Music director; Sound designer; Music journalist; Multimedia designer; Studio engineer.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
