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 - a great way to hone skills and develop stage presence Complete a double degree in Audio Production and Contemporary Music in just four years! The Bachelor of Contemporary Music has been designed to prepare you for a professional career within the contemporary music sector. Six practical studies papers are at the heart of the degree, and give you the option of specialising in any one of keyboards, electric guitar, bass guitar, voice, drums, trumpet, saxophone, songwriter or music education. These specialist papers are threaded through each year of the programme, supplemented by a number of other papers which give you insights into related areas of the contemporary music industry. These papers include world music perspectives, introduction to music technology, contemporary music theory, popular music since 1940, song writing, music education, music industry studies and contemporary style analysis. A feature of the third year is an extended project which enables you to undertake detailed investigation into a topic or area within the field of contemporary music. 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 or specialised instrumental teachers. Career opportunities: The Bachelor of Contemporary Music is designed for people wishing to pursue a career in the arts as a performer or specialised instrument teacher. It is also an excellent degree for those wishing to pursue further training as a primary or secondary teacher, and can also lead to further postgraduate study in music. The Bachelor of Contemporary Music 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.