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Unit 1&2


VTMU
   

Unit 3&4


VTMU

The aims of the VCE VET Music Industry program are to provide participants with knowledge and skill development for the achievement of competence to enhance employment prospects within the music industry.

In 2007 two streams of the Certificate III in Music Industry will be offered subject to sufficient numbers. Certificate III in Music is designed for students interested in: learning to work in a band or ensemble; writing/ composing material as an individual or in a group; learning to arrange music for different styles; rehearsing and performing in a band; improvisation; performing in a recording studio; managing the business; marketing and negotiation for an individual or band in the music industry. It could also be of interest for people who would like to compose music for the popular market or Film and TV and or work in popular music fields.

Certificate III in Music Industry is the program which has been running for several years and is for students interested in: working with live sound PA/DJ/Raves; working in the recording industry; learning to use computers for recording; learning to mix sound for music or film.

Students undertaking Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production) or Certificate III in Music are eligible for up to five VCE VET units on their VCE Statement of Results: three at Unit 1-2 level and a Unit 3-4 sequence. Students who complete assessment tasks in the 3-4 sequence of VCE VET Music Industry will be eligible for a study score which contributes towards the students ENTER. Upon completion of the VET VCE Music Industry program, students will have achieved CUS30101 Certificate III in Music or CUS30201 Certificate III in Music Industry (Technical Production).

   

Program structure

VTMU 1&2     VTMU 3&4
Units of competence
  • Develop and update music industry knowledge
  • Establish and maintain work and contractual relationships
  • Follow health, safety and security procedures in the music industry
  • Lay sound tracks
  • Install, align and test sound equipment
  • Operate audiovisual equipment
  • Repair and maintain sound equipment
  • Set-up, operate and de-rig portable sound recording equipment
    Units of competence
  • Edit sound using digital systems
  • Operate sound mixing console
  • Operate sound reinforcement system
  • Mix sound sources
Certificate III in Music Industry Skills Program
Semester VCE Units / VET Modules    Highly Recommended Units
1 VTMU1 ENEN1 Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice

Business Management 1 & 2

Music History & Styles 1,2,3 & 4

Music Performance 3 & 4

Students must choose at least two 'Group B' units.
2 VTMU2 ENEN2 Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
3 VTMU3 ENEN3 Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
4 VTMU4 ENEN4 Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice
Free
Choice

Students should note that a contribution of $300 is required from those taking this course. Payments are made via the booklist and help the College to provide specialist and sessional trainers, module books and course materials. This program must be entered onto your enrolment form including all units as shown. The 'free choice' units can be selected from the whole range of VCE studies; however the 'highly recommended units' should be considered as they complement the program. Refer to learning area sections for details of units and unit codes.



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