Prerequisites
You must successfully:
perform an audition either in person or by submitting audition materials
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have completed Australian Year 12, or equivalent qualification.
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How to apply
Apply for this course using the international student application form (PDF file, 297.2 KB). Please submit your supporting documents and audition videos (via YouTube links) with your application. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications submitted after November 30 may not be assessed in time to start study in Semester 1 of the following year.
Supporting documentation and audition videos
You must provide:
a printed CV (curriculum vitae) of no more than 2 pages which includes your formal and informal learning and experiences in the field of music.
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You will also be required to record two audition videos and one personal statement video. These videos should be uploaded to YouTube, and URL links provided with your application.
Application preparation
Music application preparation (PDF file, 1.1 MB)
Your personal statement video should commence with an explanation of your role in the creation of your audition videos, including how you created them and your aims in creating them.
Audition feedback
Due to the large number of applications
received, we can't provide feedback to applicants.
I need more information
Contact the Creative Industries Faculty for more information on our audition process. You can get in touch by emailing [email protected] or calling 3138 8114.
When do I find out my audition outcome?
International Admissions will notify you of your outcome by email from mid- November.
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When do I find out my audition outcome?
International Admissions will notify you of your outcome by email from mid- November.
Minimum English requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Domestic Course structure Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
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Music major – 168 credit points
● Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
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Year 1
Contemporary developments in music, sound and musicianship skills.
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Develop skills in music technology and software.
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Intensive music studio experience.
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Presentation, music and sound
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performance.
Identify your creative direction.
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Year 2
Develop unique crossover musical skills.
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Creative performance and/or music and sound production.
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Intensive project-based program.
● Develop your focus as an artist or creative producer.
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Be mentored by staff and industry professionals.
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Electives available across other disciplines.
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Year 3
Public performances and creative production industry showcases
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Learn to promote yourself and organise events
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Collaborate on projects with other creative artists, producers and industry organisations
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Music industry structure and current issues
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Engage in real-world learning projects
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Personalise your studies through elective units.
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Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility.
International Course structure
Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
●
Music major – 168 credit points
●
Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
●
Year 1
Contemporary developments in music, sound and musicianship skills.
●
Develop skills in music technology and software.
●
Intensive music studio experience.
● Presentation, music and sound
●
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music)
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performance.
Identify your creative direction.
●
Year 2
Develop unique crossover musical skills.
●
Creative performance and/or music and sound production.
●
Intensive project-based program.
● Develop your focus as an artist or creative producer.
●
Be mentored by staff and industry professionals.
●
Electives available across other disciplines.
●
Year 3
Public performances and creative production industry showcases
●
Learn to promote yourself and organise events
●
Collaborate on projects with other creative artists, producers and industry organisations
●
Music industry structure and current issues
●
Engage in real-world learning projects
●
Personalise your studies through elective units.
●
Study overseas
Study overseas while earning credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners.
Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility.
Sample Structure
Semesters
Year 1, Semester 1
● Year 1, Semester 2
● Year 2, Semester 1
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Year 2, Semester 2
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Year 3, Semester 1
● Year 3, Semester 2
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Code Title Year 1, Semester 1
KYB101 Understanding Creative Practice
KMB118 Musicianship 1 KMB119 Music Production 1 KYB103 The Creative Body Year 1, Semester 2
KYB102 Pathways to a Creative Career
KMB109 Creative Practice in Music KMB128 Musicianship 2
KMB129 Music Production 2 Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
Year 2, Semester 1 KMB217 Music Creation 1 KMB218 Musicianship 3 KMB223 Music and Media A Complementary Studies unit Year 2, Semester 2
KMB222 Music and Culture KMB227 Music Creation 2 KMB228 Musicianship 4 A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 1
KMB317 Music Creation 3 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 2
KMB327 Music Creation 4 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit
The Situated Creative Practice Extension (KKFAEXT-SITCRPR) provides you with industry-connected real world project opportunities. It is made up of:
24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project Options list, plus
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24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning Options list.
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You can complete these units in any order as long as you meet the prerequisite requirements. They are intended to be undertaken in your final year of study.
Choose 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB301, KYB302 and KYB303 are 24 credit point units.
KYB301 Situated Creative Practice Project
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
Choose 24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB302 and KYB303 are both 24 credit point units.
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice
Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
KKB341 Work Integrated Learning 1 KKB342 Work Integrated Learning 2 KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1 KKB346 Creative Industries Project 2 KKB350 Creative Industries Study Tour A maximum of one 12-credit-point unit from the university-wide (elective) unit option list.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production)
Year 2020
QUT code KK34
CRICOS 056185A
Duration (full-time)
3 years
OP 10
Rank 79
Offer Guarantee Yes
Campus Kelvin Grove
Domestic fee (indicative)
2020 CSP $6,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
International fee (indicative)
2020: $31,200 per year full-time (96 credit points) Total credit
points
288
Credit points full-time sem.
48
Start months February Int. Start Months February
Deferment You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.
Course Coordinator
Program Director, School of Creative Practice Discipline
Coordinator
Carly O'Neill +61 7 3138 2000 [email protected]
Domestic Assumed knowledge
Before you start this course we assume you have sound knowledge in these areas
English, or Literature, or English and Literature Extension, or English as an Additional Language (Units 3
& 4, C)
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Before you start this course, we assume you have sound knowledge of the subject/s listed below. If you don't have the subject knowledge, you can still apply for the course but we encourage you to undertake bridging studies to gain the knowledge:
Minimum English requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Overall 6.5
Listening 6.0
Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Additional Costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course.
Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.
Pathways to Further Study
On successful completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours), provided you have met entry requirements.
Domestic Course structure Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
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Technical Production major – 168 credit points
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Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
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Year 1
develop an understanding of the disciplines involved in live production
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study technical lighting, sound and multimedia production, and practicalities of set, props and costume
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explore stage management for different genres–dance, music, orchestras, circus, opera, musical theatre
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apply your knowledge on real QUT productions
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progress from introductory to more senior roles
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scenography—history, techniques and applications of theatre design
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Year 2
explore advanced production concepts and technologies
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investigate and apply design skills for lighting, sound, multimedia and all aspects of production
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advance your knowledge in management
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learn about live productions and performance industries—production and tour management, festival site and logistics management, and technical direction
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develop further experience across four QUT productions
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apply your skills in the technical, management and design areas
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Year 3
work on several QUT productions
● gain senior experience as
production stage manager, designer or head of department in sound, set, vision or lighting
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lead first and second-year students as your production crew
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option to focus on one particular
● area
work alongside industry professionals
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industry placements are available
● apply previous learning in professional contexts
●
lay the foundations for transition into the profession
●
Study overseas
Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production)
This information is correct as at 30/11/2020. For the most up-to-date course information, visit
International Course structure
Your course
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
●
Technical Production major – 168 credit points
●
Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives).
●
Year 1
develop an understanding of the disciplines involved in live production
●
study technical lighting, sound and multimedia production, and practicalities of set, props and costume
●
explore stage management for different genres–dance, music, orchestras, circus, opera, musical theatre
●
apply your knowledge on real QUT productions
●
progress from introductory to more senior roles
●
scenography—history, techniques and applications of theatre design
●
explore advanced production concepts and technologies
●
investigate and apply design skills for lighting, sound, multimedia and all aspects of production
●
advance your knowledge in management
●
learn about live productions and performance industries—production and tour management, festival site and logistics management, and technical direction
●
develop further experience across four QUT productions
●
apply your skills in the technical, management and design areas
●
work on several QUT productions
● gain senior experience as
production stage manager, designer or head of department in sound, set, vision or lighting
●
lead first and second-year students as your production crew
●
option to focus on one particular
● area
work alongside industry professionals
●
industry placements are available
●
apply previous learning in professional contexts
●
lay the foundations for transition into the profession
●
Study overseas
Study overseas while gaining credit towards your QUT creative industries degree with one of our worldwide exchange partners. Overseas study can be for one or two semesters (or during the semester break) and the units you take can be in a creative or non-creative discipline area, depending on how they match with your QUT course. Saving your electives for exchange will allow you the most flexibility. Find out more about studying on exchange.
Sample Structure
To meet the course requirements of the Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production), you must complete the following:
Two common units (KYB101 and KYB102) – 24 credit points
●
Technical Production major – 168 credit points
●
Complementary studies – 48 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension plus 48 credit points chosen from a minor or unit options (electives). The Situated Creative Practice Extension provides you with industry-connected real world project opportunities.
●
Semesters
Year 1, Semester 1
● Year 1, Semester 2
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Year 2, Semester 1
●
Year 2, Semester 2
● Year 3, Semester 1
● Year 3, Semester 2
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Code Title Year 1, Semester 1
KYB101 Understanding Creative Practice
KRB111 Stage Management 1 KRB115 Production Practice 1:
Fundamentals of Performance Production
KRB120 Scenography 1: Introducing Performance Design Year 1, Semester 2
KYB102 Pathways to a Creative Career
KRB112 Stage Management 2 KRB116 Production Practice 2:
Approaches to Performance Production Technologies KRB121 Scenography 2: Creating
Worlds for Theatre Note: Students considering studying overseas in Year 2 Semester 2 must apply by 1 November.
Year 2, Semester 1
KRB217 Production Practice 3: Design in Performance Production KRB220 Scenography 3: Into the 21st
Century
A Complementary Studies unit Year 2, Semester 2
KRB218 Production Practice 4:
Management in Performance Production
KRB221 Scenography 4: Intermedial Theatre
A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 1
KRB307 Production Practice 5:
Professional Practice in Performance Production 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit Year 3, Semester 2
KRB308 Production Practice 6: The Future of Performance Production
24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Extension A Complementary Studies unit
The Situated Creative Practice Extension (KKFAEXT-SITCRPR) provides you with industry-connected real world project opportunities. It is made up of:
24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project Options list, plus
●
24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning Options list.
●
You can complete these units in any order as long as you meet the prerequisite requirements. They are intended to be undertaken in your final year of study.
Choose 24 credit points from the Situated Creative Practice Project unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB301, KYB302 and KYB303 are 24 credit point units.
KYB301 Situated Creative Practice Project
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
Choose 24 credit points from the Work Integrated Learning unit options:
Code Title
Note: KYB302 and KYB303 are both 24 credit point units.
KYB302 Situated Creative Practice
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Technical Production)
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Industry Project 1
KYB303 Situated Creative Practice Industry Project 2
KKB341 Work Integrated Learning 1 KKB342 Work Integrated Learning 2 KKB345 Creative Industries Project 1 KKB346 Creative Industries Project 2 KKB350 Creative Industries Study Tour A maximum of one 12-credit-point unit from the university-wide (elective) unit option list.
This information is correct as at 30/11/2020. For the most up-to-date course information, visit