About the course

Covering the essential tools for writing music to appeal to publishers, record labels and producers across genres and media channels, this course will help you to create your own music and lyrics, develop your instrumental skills, produce demos and perform your own songs.

　　The Bachelor degree is designed to help you create strong, focused songs that perfectly blend your lyrical ideas with powerful melodies. You will learn key concepts in form, structure, melodic development, harmony, top-lining, and writing for ensembles using acoustic and electronic instrumentation. Through weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions as part of your major ‘Directed Songwriting’ study, you will work on a substantial folio of original songs, and produce, record or perform them to showcase your writing talent. You will also complete a large project as part of your final folio, which can include a live recital alongside recorded work.

　　Master songwriting in the digital domain, refine your recording skills, explore music distribution and marketing strategies, and learn the importance of co-writing and collaboration. And while talent will get you far, to be successful it is vital to be ‘tech savvy' and skilled with industry-standard software – Pro Tools, Logic and Ableton Live for recording and producing, digital score-writing software Sibelius for arranging and notation, and Musition and Auralia for enhancing your understanding of Music Theory and Ear Training. The Bachelor degree also explores channels of music distribution, monetisation and copyright, and on graduation, you will have completed a rich portfolio of your own songs as a showcase of your talent. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Trimester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	Ultimo
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (February), 2024	South Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2024	Ultimo
Trimester 2 (June), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (June), 2024	South Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	South Brisbane
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	Ultimo
Trimester 3 (September), 2024	South Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	Ultimo
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (February), 2025	South Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2025	Ultimo
Trimester 2 (June), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (June), 2025	South Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	Ultimo
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	South Brisbane
Trimester 3 (September), 2025	South Melbourne
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	Ultimo
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 1 (February), 2026	South Melbourne
Trimester 2 (June), 2026	Ultimo
Trimester 2 (June), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 2 (June), 2026	South Melbourne
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	Ultimo
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	South Brisbane
Trimester 3 (September), 2026	South Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for JMC Academy

Proof of English proficiency: minimum IELTS 6.0 overall (with no single band score below 5.5) or equivalent.

　　Evidence of successful completion of a senior Secondary School certificate (transcripts and certificate must be translated and certified).

　　Attend an interview in person or over skype.

　　You must be at least 18 years of age on commencement of studies.

　　Contemporary Music applicants must undertake an audition. Audition videos/online links are accepted for applicants living overseas or interstate.

　　Songwriting applicants may undertake an audition OR submit a folio. The folio can consist of song lyrics, charts, recorded original songs or other relevant items as discussed with the admissions officer.

　　Animation, Games and Digital Design applicants are required to prepare a portfolio of sample work/drawings.

　　Applications will be accepted until 2 weeks before the course commences, but please note that visa applications can take considerably longer than two weeks to process. Please contact the Australian Embassy in your home country for recommended timeframes for processing your visa application.

　　IELTS:

　　An overall score of 6.0 with no single band score below 5.5

　　TOEFL:

　　iBT: 73 overall with a minimum writing score of 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 73.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at JMC Academy. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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