Diploma of Performing Arts (Music), Leading to Bachelor of Music - Jazz Performance Navitas Group - Edith Cowan College - Mount Lawley Campus, Australia

An ECC Diploma is your direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree

A Diploma from ECC is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Edith Cowan University. Upon successful completion of your Diploma, you will be able to progress directly into the second year of your chosen Bachelor’s degree at ECU.

Diploma of Performing Arts (Music)

Diploma of Performing Arts (Music) is designed to prepare students for entry into the music profession. Your studies will include specialist performance classes, individual lessons and participation in ensembles – some classes will be integrated with ECU students.

Students who complete the ECC Diploma of Performing Arts (Music) (Year 2) will receive up to 8 units (120 credit points) advanced standing, the equivalent of the first year, in the respective Bachelor degree at ECU. A minimum of 50 percent pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.

Progress to the second year of your ECU degree

Bachelor of Music

This degree provides students with the skills to succeed in the music industry.

Students can pursue highly specialist training in areas both inside and outside of their chosen major. With a focus on practical skills in classical, contemporary, jazz, composition and music technology, the course is taught by world class practitioners whose expertise spans the breadth of the music world today.

Major: Jazz Performance

Recognised as one of the strongest jazz degrees in the southern hemisphere, this major has produced many nationally and internationally renowned jazz musicians since its inception over thirty years ago.

The strength of the course lies in the focus on live-performance outcomes that encourage creativity and individuality at every stage. Repertoire and improvisation skills are central, and are taught in a scaffolded manner alongside engaging academic units within each year of the degree. All students participate in a variety of ensembles; from big bands to jazz trios, and explore a diverse range of swing styles, modern grooves and everything in between. The jazz performance major has a global outlook; incorporating a visiting artist schedule of interactions and workshops that are second to none, international study tours and exchange opportunities, whilst priding itself on award-winning faculty staff, collectively holding immense professional knowledge that is on offer and available to students year-round.