Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts
Course details
| NZQF Level | 7 |
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About the course
Students will develop their musical and theatrical voices and grow their skills for a thriving life onstage, behind the curtain, in the recording studio, and in other creative spaces. Students will also develop the ability to think imaginatively and critically, to work as a productive and supportive team member, and to value the importance of creativity in any job or community context.
Music and performing arts students work both separately and together whilst learning technical, theoretical, and professional skills. As they progress through the degree, students will develop expertise in their chosen endorsement. Through elective modules and large-scale projects, students will have further opportunities to specialise in specific areas of their discipline, as well as explore how different and varied skills overlap and inform one another.
This degree has two endorsements, which cover the following broad topics:
- Music (audio production, songwriting, composition, arrangement, performance, music theory, musicianship)
- Performing arts (musical theatre performance, singing, acting, dancing, devising, theatre production)
Entry requirements
General academic admission
- Candidates are required to have:
- NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including: (1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects; and (2) Literacy (10 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above made up of 5 credits each in reading and writing); and (3) Numeracy (10 credits at NCEA Level 1 or above); or
- A relevant level 4 qualification; or
- Equivalent.
In exceptional cases, candidates with 60 credits at NCEA Level 2 across four subjects including 12 credits in a Language Rich subject, or equivalent, will be considered.
In addition, for admission into the BMusPA Composition and Audio Production endorsements, candidates will:
- Have gained grade three music theory, or sit a music theory test as determined by the School, and
- submit a portfolio of work as specified below, and
- If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition
- For admission into the BMusPA Performance endorsement, candidates will:
- Have gained grade 6 Practical Trinity College London, Royal School of Music London, Rock School London, or
- Attend an audition to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities in instrumental performance.
- In addition, for admission into the BMusPA theatre endorsement, candidates will:
- submit a portfolio of work, and
- If shortlisted, may be required to participate in an interview and/or audition
About the provider
Based in Hamilton, the Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), is one of the country’s largest institutes of technology. We deliver high-quality education across vocational (technical) and professional fields of study to approximately 13,000 students, across over 130 different courses.
At Wintec students are educated in a way that builds their confidence and gets them work-ready. We differ from other types of tertiary providers in the way students get the chance to put their theoretical learning into practice from the very start. You will get to work on real-life projects based on relevant topics and themes as if you were in the workplace. You will also get involved in work placements. This means that by the time you graduate, you will be confident in your skills and knowledge, and know-how to apply your learnings. Our academic staff have years of industry experience between them, which means they can guide you on your journey.
Wintec maintains collaborative relationships with local industry and iwi to identify the needs of the region and community. Fostering strong networks that our students and graduates benefit from is a high priority for us. Understanding the needs of local industry, what type of graduates they need now, and what they will need in the future is critical to assisting industry and our graduates.