Published: 17th May 2022.
Written by Jodie Magrath
Turn your passion into a career with a course in music or dance. This field offers numerous career opportunities in performance, production, choreography and technical work. A qualification in this area will advance your knowledge in your chosen field and give you the skills to become a professional musician or dancer. If you’re not sure which qualification would be best for you, here are some of the most popular choices for further study in music and dance:
Certificate II in Music
A Certificate II in Music is a great introduction to the skills needed in a professional music career. You’ll develop your performance skills through topics such as developing song ideas, improving musical skills and developing a repertoire. You’ll also work on technical abilities such as audio skills and sound knowledge, basic lighting skills and setting up and taking down concert equipment. This course will prepare you for roles such as musician, performer
and stage technician.
Certificate II in Dance
The Certificate II in Dance is an ideal qualification if you’re planning a career as a professional dancer. You’ll look at a range of basic dance techniques and develop skills for artistic expression. You’ll learn to manage your physical fitness and be able to prepare for live performances. The Certificate II in Dance allows you specialise in an area of interest such as ballet, tap, street, Aboriginal and cultural dance or contemporary dance.
Certificate IV in Dance
If you want to further your skills as a professional dancer, a Certificate IV in Dance may be a good choice for you. This course allows you to advance your performance skills or develop the abilities required to become a dance teacher or choreographer. The Certificate IV in Dance has opportunities to specialise in a range of genres and become well prepared for careers such as ballet dancer, choreographer, contemporary dancer, dance teacher, jazz dancer or tap dancer.
Diploma of Music
A Diploma of Music is a great way to advance your musical career or specialise in an area that suits you. Whether you want to work as an audio or sound engineer, a composer, producer, music manager or publisher, this course will give you the skills you need to succeed. You’ll learn to compose, arrange, record and mix music and improve your performance skills. The Diploma of Music is great choice for singer songwriters, instrumentalists and sound technicians.