Diploma in Music (Curr 2)
This programme is designed for students who do have prior learning in music, but who do not qualify for entry to degree studies, or who, in the opinion of the head of department, do not yet meet the practical and theoretical entrance requirements for the BMus degree. It comprises compulsory modules in main instrument, music theory, aural development, music history, and music teaching methodologies, in addition to which it offers a wide variety of elective modules, including second instrument, choral music studies, orchestration, music technology, and many more.
Admission requirements:
Matric requirements: Minimum NSC statutory requirements for diploma entry must be met. An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematics or Technical Mathematics requires a minimum Applicant Score of 290.
An applicant with NSC Grade 12 Mathematical Literacy requires a minimum Applicant Score of 305. NSC achievement rating of at least 30% for Mathematics or Technical Mathematics or 50% for Mathematical Literacy.
Music requirements: A minimum practical music standard of grade 2/3 of the external examining bodies (Unisa, ABRSM, Trinity)is required for instrumental studies, or successful completion of an audition for studies in voice. No prior formal learning in music theory is required.
Duration of studies: 3 years full-time and only offered at the South Campus.
Careers: Music teacher, performer, composer, programme compiler, music journalist, arts administrator, music librarian or archivist, researcher.
Core modules include:
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Theory of Music and Aural Development
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Practical Music: Main Instrument (including voice)
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Music in History and Society
Elective modules include:
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Music Technology
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Choral Conducting
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Creative Movement
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Practical Jazz
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Jazz Theory
A selection of methodology modules may be chosen from Music Education, Methods for Main Instrument, Teaching-Learning Strategies for Music Theory, and Aural Development.