If you dream of a career as a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Session Musician, or if you want to work as a Music Director, Composer, Music Teacher or Music Arranger, this course is for you.
The Music Performance degree balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting.
Working closely with our ARIA award-winning teaching staff plus a wide range of industry professionals, you will extensively develop your ability in solo and collaborative music performance, music analysis, songwriting and technical musicianship.
Music Performance students choose one area of specialisation: vocal, instrumental or songwriting. All students are mentored in this specialisation by industry experts and also receive a one-on-one weekly lesson in their main instrument. You will also work alongside students from other courses to gain a well-rounded understanding of processes involved in the music industry.
Collarts offers students a variety of real-life industry experiences so that they are career-ready when they graduate. Through our industry partnerships, students have opportunities to partake in a variety of real-world business experiences, gaining access to industry connections.
Students will graduate with a well-rounded understanding of music performance and songwriting, both in Australia and overseas.
→ Gain an in-depth understanding of music performance, analysis, and songwriting
→ Craft and produce original songs
→ Understand and develop performance at a professional level
→ Work on industry-focused projects
→ Get real life experience through regular performances and recordings
→ Develop analytical skills in relation to music and music performance
→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses
→ Record your own music in our studios
→ Record an EP or take part in Industry Placement
→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees)
Singer-songwriter Riley Catherall is a crooning, velvet voice in Melbourne's exciting alt-country scene, bringing visions of bush, grass, and roads to the bustling inner-city. But the groundwork of his career was first laid in the studios and classrooms of a Collarts campus in the Music Performance course.
When Damielou Shavelle began creating YouTube videos in her bedroom, she never anticipated the joy it would bring people. From performing on The Voice Australia with Jessie J to going viral on TikTok, here's how Collarts empowered Damielou to pursue her passion for music and performance.
When was the last time you had an honest conversation with yourself? For Music Performance student Nicolas Duquemin, it was self-reflection that sparked a decision to follow his intuition and focus on becoming the artist he always wanted to be.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to collaborate with artists, producers and experts at an international level and pitch your music? For Music Performance students Nicolas Duquemin and Madelyn Petch, along with Music Production students Annabel Kilpatrick and Arvan Mohtaji, their recent exchange was a whirlwind of new experiences that had them thinking global.
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The Bachelor of Arts (Music) balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting.
The Bachelor degree can be completed in six trimesters (2 years) of full-time study or part-time equivalent.
→ Gain an in-depth understanding of music performance, analysis, and songwriting
→ Craft and produce original songs
→ Understand and develop performance at a professional level
→ Work on industry-focused projects
→ Get real life experience through regular performances and recordings
→ Develop analytical skills in relation to music and music performance
→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses
→ Record your own music in our studios
→ Record an EP or take part in Industry Placement
→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here
The Bachelor, Diploma, and Double Degree of Arts (Music) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code: 084558M,088017G & 096472G.
The Diploma of Arts (Music) balances creative, technical and industry-related skills, with a focus on contemporary music performance and songwriting.
The diploma can be completed in two trimesters (8 months) of full-time study or part-time equivalent, where you will have the opportunity to progress into the Bachelor Degree or Double Degree (subject to academic performance).
→ Gain a fundamental understanding of music performance, analysis, and songwriting
→ Craft and produce original songs
→ Understand and develop performance at a professional level
→ Work on industry-focused projects
→ Get real life experience through regular performances and recordings
→ Develop fundamental analytical skills in relation to music and music performance
→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses
→ Record your own music in our studios
→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your bachelor degree in two years instead of the standard three
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here
The Bachelor, Diploma, and Double Degree of Arts (Music) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code: 084558M,088017G & 096472G.
If you dream of a career as a Songwriter, Recording Artist, Music Director, Artist Manager, Tour Manager, Event Manager, Festival Organiser, Booker or Venue Manager, this course is for you.
The Double Degree: Bachelor of Arts (Music) & Bachelor of Applied Business (Entertainment Management) course is perfect for people who want to develop their ability in solo and collaborative music performance, music analysis, songwriting, technical musicianship, whilst also learning about the recording, business,
The Double degree can be completed in three years full-time study or part-time equivalent.
→ Gain an in-depth understanding of music performance, analysis, and songwriting
→ Craft and produce original songs
→ Understand and develop performance at a professional level
→ Work on industry-focused projects
→ Get real life experience through regular performances and recordings
→ Develop analytical skills in relation to music and music performance
→ Learn from industry experts and collaborate with students from other creative courses
→ Record your own music in our studios
→ Record an EP or take part in Industry Placement
→ Manage, promote and produce live events
→ Gain knowledge and experience in artist and tour management
→ Develop an in-depth understanding of publicity, marketing and the media
→ Collaborate on industry projects with students from other courses
→ Get valuable insight into the entertainment industry from experienced teachers, and access career pathways through our industry partnerships, events and placements
→ Study on-campus, online, or blended, with access to all of Collarts’ campus facilities
→ No ATAR requirement and no individual subject or score requirements
→ Complete your two bachelor degrees in three years full-time or part-time equivalent
→ FEE-HELP available to eligible students (no upfront fees), to learn more click here
Your first and second year of study will follow the Music Performance course matrix. In your third year, you will have the opportunity to select and tailor the following Entertainment Management study streams: Management, Marketing, or Applied Entrepreneurship. Click here to view the Entertainment Management course matrix.
The Bachelor, Diploma, and Double Degree of Arts (Music) are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework, accredited through CRICOS; CRICOS Code: 084558M,088017G & 096472G.
→ Applicants will need to audition with two contrasting, contemporary pieces or 2 original songs
→ Applicants will need to take part in a written music theory evaluation
→ Applicants will need to attend an admissions interview. You will be asked questions about your experience, background, and interest in the course and/or industry
→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCAL, VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent. If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age
→ The Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor degree
→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements
→ Applicants are required to successfully complete VCE, IB, or state/international Year 12 equivalent
→ VCAL students are not eligible for the Bachelor until they have successfully completed the diploma
→ If students have not completed the year 12 requirements, they must be at least 20 years of age
→ There are no ATAR minimum or subject requirements
→ If none of the above qualifications have successfully been completed, applicants must be 20 years of age or older with 2 years of work experience to apply
→ Non-Year 12 applicants may apply directly on the website, and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview
→ Year 12 applicants must apply through VTAC. VTAC opens in August each year. Place the appropriate Collarts course into one of your preferences and a Future Student Advisor will be in touch to arrange an interview
FIRST YEAR | TECHNIQUES & STYLES | ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE | MUSIC HISTORY & ANALYSIS | HARMONY & AURAL STUDIES | INDUSTRY AWARENESS |
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Trimester 1 | Introduction to Music Technology* | Foundations 1 | The Materials of Music | Chart Writing | Critical Thinking |
Trimester 2 | Songwriting Skills* | Foundations 2 | Western Music | Harmony | Critical Survey |
Trimester 3 | Improvisation* | Music Direction 1 | Popular Music 1850 - 1950 | Counterpoint | Entertainment Industry Practices + Elective 1 |
SECOND YEAR | TECHNIQUES & STYLES | ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE | MUSIC HISTORY & ANALYSIS | HARMONY & AURAL STUDIES | INDUSTRY AWARENESS |
Trimester 1 | Music Styles* | Music Direction 2 | Contemporary Music 1950 - Present | Arranging for Ensembles | Audio Production Concepts + Elective 2 |
Trimester 2 | Pre-Production* | Professional Presentation 1 | Global Music | Studio Arranging | Group Project + Elective 3 |
Trimester 3 | Self Directed Project* | Professional Presentation 2 | Australian Music | Writing for the Screen | Professional Portfolio or Industry Placement |
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