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NZ Diploma in Music [Level 5]
Do you want a career in the music industry?
During this diploma you will be developing your practical skills in performance, composition, songwriting and audio production.
Individual and group projects will prepare you for a diverse and exciting career in the music industry.
With your diploma completed successfully you can continue on to the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Practice.
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Outline
This 34-week project based programme studies popular music with an emphasis on advanced performance practice, composition and audio engineering. The practical component will be underpinned by a sound theoretical knowledge of contemporary music.
What you will learn:
- 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.
- The ins and outs of writing music professionally.
- Utilising social media and other online platforms to boost your professional profile and market your events.
- Collaboration with Screen Production, Fashion and Visual Arts students.
Your Future Career & Study Opportunities
You will gain a broad introduction and understanding of the different aspects of the industry which will prepare you for employment or to go on to further study at diploma or degree level. Possible jobs and career opportunities can include:
- Music performer
- Music producer
- Commercial composer
- Session musician
- Specialist instrument tutor
- Assistant recording engineer
- Assistant performance engineer
- Continue your study pathway with the Bachelor of Creative Practice followed by Honours or Masters degree
Dates
There is one entry date per year:
- February
Entry
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement
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 the Head of School, 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. A short written questionnaire will determine computer literacy at the time of the audition.
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 | Te Pūkenga 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 Sarah Terry on 06 830 1497.
International Entry Requirements
Selection Process
Applicants must be able to play a musical instrument and/or sing confidently and competently in front of others. A short written questionnaire will determine computer literacy at the time of the audition.
Standard Entry
Applicants must attend an audition interview. Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate musical ability and have NCEA Level 2 or equivalent, or a work history indicating reliability and motivation. Applicants should have studied music or have performance experience. Strictly limited places.
Non-standard Entry
If you are over 20 and do not meet the criteria above, you may still apply but your acceptance on the programme will be at the discretion of the Programme Coordinator, who will be looking at evidence of ability to succeed, e.g. maturity, life and work experience, succeed in other study.
Applicants
Please complete your enrolment form and a witnessed copy of your Passport or Birth Certificate (i.e. photocopies must be signed by a JP or an EIT Faculty/Registry administration staff member stating that the original Certified Birth Certificate / Passport has been sighted).
English Language Entry Requirements
All applicants must demonstrate an acceptable level of English Language fluency prior to acceptance in the programme. English Language fluency can be verified by achievement of one of the following within the last two years:
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 4 (Any endorsement)
- IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5.0
- PTE (Academic) score of 42 with no band score lower than 36
- International equivalents to IELTS accepted by NZQA or successful study of a programme in which English was the language of instruction (conditions apply)
Entry with Credit
For information and enquiries about Recognition of Prior Learning and Cross Credit please contact Sarah Terry on 06 830 1497.
Academic Learning Services
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Scholarships
EIT | Te Pūkenga offers a variety of scholarships across various subjects and programme levels. Some scholarships are based on your age, some are specific to the subject you want to study. Not all scholarships are based on your academic ability and anyone wanting to study should investigate what scholarships are available to them.
You can find a list of EIT | Te Pūkenga scholarships here however there are many more scholarships offered nationally. Information about these is on an database called “givME”. givME is accessible at EIT | Te Pūkenga or at some public libraries. If you would like to come to EIT | Te Pūkenga to look through the giveME database don’t hesitate to contact scholarships@eit.ac.nz or call in for a chat.