This certificate provides an entry-level qualification for students interested in developing practical and creative skills for the music and performing arts industry. Students focus on music performance, stagecraft, improvisation and industry knowledge while building confidence and professionalism in live performance settings.
Students will develop skills in ensemble and solo performance, improvisation, stagecraft and music production. Students are required to perform live as part of the course and may choose to specialise in group performance or solo performance pathways.
Aims
- Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects within the music and performing arts industry.
- Gives students an introductory overview of music performance, improvisation, stagecraft and music industry practices.
- Provides a strong base for future music, audio production and entertainment industry related studies and career pathways.
Further Studies in the Field
Students develop technical and creative performance skills while gaining experience in live music performance, collaboration and music production practices.
Possible Pathways for Further Study
Students will gain foundation knowledge and practical skills that may support pathways into further study and higher qualifications, including:
- Certificate IV in Music (Sound Production)
- Diploma in Music (Sound Production)
- Bachelor of Music (Performance, Composition, Jazz and Improvisation, Practical or Honours)
- Bachelor of Music Production
- Master of Music Therapy
Career Pathway
These are potential careers you can pursue through further study at university or TAFE, or by entering the workforce directly.
Assessment
Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET program Unit 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.
VCE VET is based on applied learning, combining theory with practical experience relevant to real workplaces. Students develop industry-specific skills that prepare them to be job-ready from day one.
- Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in one or more instruments and are required to participate in regular instrumental music lessons outside of the certificate.
- Students may be required to complete an audition as part of the selection process for entry into this certificate.
- Classes may be scheduled outside normal school hours and may include offsite practical assessments and/or industry-based activities.
- Some courses require students to purchase and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for practical classes. Students who do not attend in the correct PPE may be removed from class due to workplace safety requirements.
- Students are required to bring a fully charged laptop to every VET class.
- Students enrolled in a VCE VET program must successfully complete the LLN (Literacy and Numeracy) assessment to participate in the course.
- Successful completion of all units of competency is required to achieve the full certificate qualification.
- Students must successfully complete all Year One units before progressing to the second year of the program.
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