 About The Course
The new Certificate in Arts
and Media (Contemporary Music) enables students to pursue their
skills in contemporary music,
both individually and in a band, within a programme that
broadens their arts and media education.
The programme teaches a broad set of skills focusing on the music industry
including performance, audio/video engineering and multimedia development.
Because of the new integration into the Arts and Media school
at NMIT, students will also be rubbing shoulders with future web
designers, sculptors and creative writers.
THE TEACHING FACULTY
The tutors for the Certificate in Arts
and Media (Contemporary Music) are leading professional musicians with wide experience in the industry.
Guest tutors from New Zealand and overseas will be included from time to time in special workshops.
FACILITIES
The Contemporary Music programme uses shared facilities at
both NSOM and NMIT.
Classes will be held at the NMIT in "V" Bock (Broadcast
Media) and "A" Block (Computer suite) with performance classes
being held at NSOM.
Band rehearsals take place in "Rainey House" (a villa next to
the School of Music) where each practice room is outfitted with
a P.A. system, CD/DVD player, drum-kit, piano, bass rig and two
guitar amps.
Entry Criteria
Applications are expected to have a reasonable level of proficiency on their principal instrument.
There are no academic prerequisites for this course although applicants are expected to have a basic musical knowledge.
The most important requirement is that applicants have a positive attitude and are prepared to make a commitment to learning and participating in the programme.
Applicants are required to provide details of their personal and musical background. Entry is by audition or audition DVD/video.
Applicants whose first language is not
English are required to demonstrate an IELTS academic
score of 5.5 or equivalent. |
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