新西兰南方理工学院

• The Bachelor of Contemporary Music offers an industry-focused programme designed to prepare students for a professional career in contemporary music.

  Students learn a variety of practical skills including performance, composition, arranging, songwriting, as well as learning industry standard recording and production software.

  Students are further prepared for a professional career through classes in music and audio industry studies, music education, tour planning and concert promotion. Students also have access to world-class recording equipment and studios at SIT sound in collaboration with audio production students.

  SIT also offers students the opportunity to complete a double degree in the Bachelor of Audio Production and Bachelor of Contemporary Music after four years' full-time study. Graduates from this pathway of study will be well rounded musicians and sound engineers. They will be well versed in high quality studio recording and live sound work, as well as having skills to pursue a career as performers, composers, or specialised instrumental teachers.

  Features of the programme include:

• Access to high quality instruments, equipment, studios and two performance theatres (both equipped with state-of-the-art audio equipment)
• Strong music theory and practical components, with a broad base of industry studies
• Students are provided with weekly performance opportunities to hone skills and develop stage presence
• Complete a double degree in Audio Production and Contemporary Music in just four years

Career opportunities:

Students will be equipped with skills to embark on a career as a performer, songwriter, composer for film, television, and theatre, and music arranger. Students will also have the necessary skills for a career as a music educator or music writer, and also pursue further study in music therapy, music education, and music research.

The qualification aims to produce graduates who have a wide range of professional skills and are industry-ready.

Satisfactory Completion

In order to be awarded the Bachelor of Contemporary Music, the student will have been credited with all required papers and electives as specified in the schedule of papers (360 credits). The student completing the Bachelor of Contemporary Music will normally be expected to complete the three year programme (full time equivalent) within five years. The Head of Faculty with the approval and recommendation of the Board of Studies, may allow a student a longer period to complete the programme.