NZ Diploma in Music (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
If music is your passion then this one year full-time Diploma will help you develop your practical skills in areas such as performance, songwriting and sound production. Individual and group projects will prepare you for a diverse and exciting career in the music industry.
Programme Outline
This one year programme uses project based learning. You will study popular music with an emphasis on performance practice and songwriting, as well as using DAWs and live instruments to create, record and release music.
What you will learn:
- The ins and outs of writing music professionally.
- Incorporating Ableton Live and other software into performance.
- Advanced performance and recording methods specific to your instrument.
- Multi-tracking and live recording in a professional studio environment.
- Audio engineering and editing in Pro Tools and other software.
- Writing and arranging music for small to large bands.
- Finding out which funding bodies apply to you and creating usable grant/scholarship applications.
- Utilising social media and other online platforms to boost your professional profile and market your events.
- Collaboration with Screen Production, Fashion, Visual Arts and Design students.
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
The academic entry requirement for the NZ Diploma in Music is either:
- University Entrance, as defined by the NZQA; or
- Evidence regarded as sufficient by the Discipline Leader of the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study; or
- At the discretion of EIT, where the applicant is over 20 years of age and demonstrates the capability to undertake and complete the programme of study.
All applicants will be required to attend an interview/audition with Discipline Leader. Applicants must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently in front of others. Applicants who have experience with music-making software will also be considered.
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme.
For international applicants, ways in which English language fluency may be demonstrated include the following:
- Successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (subject to the conditions in the EIT Database for English Language Proficiency (DELP)).
- Completion of a New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 4 with any endorsement).
- IELTS Academic score of 6, with no band score lower than 5.5, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment.
- Accepted international equivalents to the above IELTS scores, achieved in a single test within the two years preceding enrolment (see equivalency tables in the DELP).
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Svetlana Eliason, Discipline Leader, on 06 830 1183, [email protected].
About the provider
The Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) offers you over 160 qualifications from certificate and diploma, to degree and postgraduate level at campuses in Hawke's Bay, Tairāwhiti (Gisborne) and Auckland. Or learn at one of our Regional Learning Centres situated in Hastings, Maraenui, Ruatoria, Waipukurau and Wairoa. EIT Hawke's Bay is one of New Zealand's most attractive campuses with superb architecture and shaded outdoor areas for study on warm days. EIT Tairāwhiti two campuses are located in the heart of Gisborne, near the Taruheru River, and you can get more central than EIT Auckland location on Queen Street! When you choose to study at EIT you'll get the kind of experiences that will help you gain the knowledge and skills to get ahead, whether you want to break into your chosen career or change direction in life.