Music Auditions and Consultations are now open at the College of Creative Arts for entry into the Bachelor of Commercial Music 2021.
The Bachelor of Commercial Music degree is ideal for you if:
- You are interested in music and want to explore the various pathways in which a music career can lead to.
- You are going to be a school leaver or you’re starting a new career path.
- You want a full immersive experience in music with the best lecturers and industry contacts in the country
Key information
Duration: Three years full-time study.
Location: Wellington
MUSIC INDUSTRY Study artist development and management, label and distribution networks, music publishing, and the production of one-off and large-scale live events.
Learn about emerging business models that challenge traditional industry conventions.
Work together with other students, supported by staff with international music industry experience.
Open entry, but you should take part in a consultation to make sure the programme is right for you.
MUSIC PRACTICE Study musicianship and performance using your instrument or musical interface of choice.
Explore digital production and composition techniques.
Improve your song-writing and composition, and learn essential recording production methods. Work in groups in an environment that encourages creative risk-taking.
You’ll need to attend an audition and be successfully accepted into the Practice major. Auditions can be done online.
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Use world-class recording and production studios and custom-designed technology labs.
Collaborate with other music students and respond to industry needs.
Learn hardware and software development (including programming and electronics).
Explore the world of sound engineering. Operate industry-standard equipment and the latest recording and editing technologies.
Develop live light and sound skills so you’ve got all aspects of live events in venues covered.
Open entry, but you should take part in a consultation to make sure the programme is right for you.