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This 34-week project based programme studies popular music with an emphasis on

advanced performance practice, composition and audio engineering. The practical

component will be underpinned by a sound theoretical knowledge of contemporary music.

Graduates of this programme are able to:l Demonstrateproficiencyontheirspecialistinstrument.

l Perform within an instrumental ensemble to an industry standard commensurate

with paid performance work at small to medium-sized venues as are commonly

foundintheNewZealandmusicindustry. 

l Developskillsintheuseofmusictheory,analysisandtechnologytoeffectively

communicate musical ideas.

l Studentswilldeveloptheabilitytoinvestigateandimplementmusicalprojects. 

l Have knowledge of the music industry and the business of being a musician.

l Have the skills and knowledge to be able to participate successfully in the music

industry as full-time or part-time professional performers and composers of original

music and/or to move on to further training in the areas of audio engineering, music

event management or other careers in the creative sector.

Youarewelcometomakeanappointmenttodiscussyourstudyoptionswithourstaff

and to view our facilities. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at

ideaschool@eit.ac.nz or 06 974 8000 ext 5019.

Diploma in Contemporary Music 2018 subject to approval For International applicants

Qualification

Programme level:

Length:

Start dates:

Study options:

Fees:

NZ Diploma in Music

Level 5

One year

19 February

Full-time

$22,100

Course related costs are included in the programme fee.

Total no of credits: 120

Class times: Classes are scheduled Monday to Friday

between 9.00am and 3.00pm

Class teaching time: 20 hours per week

Individual study hours: 7.5 hours per week

Location: Taradale Campus

Programme Secretary: Victoria Nicolle

Phone: 06 974 8000 ext 5019

Email: ideaschool@eit.ac.nz

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Study pathways TheCertificateinContemporaryMusicPerformance

can lead onto further study in:

l (EIT)NZDiplomainMusicLevel6(subject to approval)

l (EIT)BachelorsofCreativePracticeLevel6-7

(subject to approval)

l (EIT)NZDiplomainScreenProduction-Level6 

l (Massey)BachelorsofCommercialMusic

Programme dates 2018

Semester one Programme starts: 19 February 2018

Easter: 30 March 3 April 2018

Holidays: 16 April 27 April 2018

Term 2 starts: 30 April 2018

Queens Birthday: 4 June 2018

Semester one ends: 29 June 2018

Mid-year holidays: 2 July - 20 July 2018

Semester twoTerm 3 starts: 23 July 2018

Holidays: 1 Oct - 12 Oct 2018

Term 4 starts: 15 Oct 2018

HB Anniversary Day: 19 Oct 2018

Labour Day: 22 Oct 2018

Programme ends: 30 November 2018

This exciting new programme focusses on various elements of working in the music industry including:l IncorporatingAbletonLiveandothersoftwareintoperformance

l Advancedperformanceandrecordingmethodsspecifictoyourinstrument

l Multi-trackingandLiverecordinginaprofessionalstudioenvironment

l Audio engineering and editing in ProTools and other software

l Writing and arranging music for small to large bands

l Finding out which funding bodies apply to you and creating usable grant/scholarship

applications

l The ins and outs of writing music professionally

l Utilisingsocialmediaandotheronlineplatformstoboostyourprofessionalprofile

and market your events

l Collaboration with the Screen Production, Fashion and Visual Arts students

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Entry requirementsSelection process 

Applicantsmustbeabletoplayamusicalinstrumentand/orsingconfidentlyand

competentlyinfrontofothers. Ashortwrittenquestionnairewilldeterminecomputer

literacy at the time of the audition. Preference may be given to candidates who have

some notation reading and compositional ability.

English language entry requirementInternational students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English

languagefluency. Thismaybedemonstratedinavarietyofways,includingsuccessful

studyinEnglish,completionofaNewZealandCertificateinEnglishLanguage(Level

3),approvedscoresonIELTStests(5.5Academicwithnobandscorelowerthan5.5),

completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke’s Bay

assessment.

Academic staffThe Programme Coordinator is Tom Pierard.

Tom Pierard MMus (Composition)

Tom’s career as a professional percussionist has seen

him perform and tour extensively both nationally

and internationally. He has given master classes and

run workshops throughout the world, and has twice

participated and performed at the prestigious Taiwan

International Percussion Convention invitational.

Primarily a drumset specialist and educator, the last

few years have seen him work as a session player in

Wellington - you can hear his work with such names

as Rhian Sheehan, Strike Percussion, The Family

Cactus and many more.

Matiu Whiting BMus (Hons)

MatiuWhitingstudiedJazzandClassicalatthe

NewZealandSchoolofMusicwhereheattainedan

honoursdegreeinMusicPerformance.Hehasspent

time playing with various Orchestras around the

country as well as various theatre productions and

with numerous smaller groups playing genres and

stylesasdisparateasLatinamerica,Rock,Gipsy,Jazz

and Hip Hop to name a few.

Sarah Terry BMus (Sonic Arts)

AfterstudyingattheNelsonschoolofMusic,Sarah

completed a degree in Sonic Arts with Victoria

University. Since then she has produced two studio

albums, and performs regularly around NZ as a

versatile singer/songwriter.

Part Time LecturersDanFulton(BMus),WinstonPittandNickBlow.

Guestlecturersfromthemusicindustrywillalsomake

presentations (2-3 per year).

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DisclaimerInformation contained in this publication is correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to change. While all reasonableeffortswillbemadetoensurelistedprogrammes/coursesareofferedandregulationsarecurrent,theInstitutereserves the right to change content or method of delivery, to withdraw any programme or course of study, or to impose limitations on enrolment, should circumstances require this. Some programmes/courses mentioned in EIT publications are offeredsubjecttofinalapprovalandaccreditationorsufficientenrolments being received. For the latest information visit our website.

For more information phone EIT Info Line

0800 22 55 348

Facilitiesideaschool’smusicdepartmentofferstwobandsizedrehearsalroomswhichcanbeconverted

intoliverecordingstudios,alongwithanisolatedvocalrecordingbooth. Recordedprojectscan

thenbemixedandeditedinthesuiteusingstateoftheartsoftware(ProTools,AbletonLive)

withprofessionalmonitoringsystemsandhardware. Soundinsulatedroomsmeanstudents

canrehearseandpracticeunderfullperformanceconditions. 

AssessmentsTheory components will be assessed by written/multiple choice assessments.

Practical assessments will be given throughout the year and on-going assessments are

done during practical exercises.

Job opportunitiesl MusicPerformer

l MusicProducer

l SessionMusician

l Specialist Instrument Tutor

l Assistant Recording Engineer

l Assistant Performance Engineer

01 Complete and sign our international student application form

02 Attach certified copies translated into English of your:

l Passportorbirthcertificatel Proof of name change (if applicable)l EvidenceofyourEnglishlanguageproficiencyie.IELTSorequivalentl Academictranscriptsandqualificationcertificates

Please note that some programmes may require you to submit additional

documentation such as your Curriculum Vitae, portfolio or references.

Pleasecheckourwebsiteforanyprogrammespecificdocumentationrequired.

03 Send your application to us

The easiest way is to send it by email to international@eit.ac.nz

We’d also be happy to accept it by post. You can also now apply online at

www.eit.ac.nz/students/international-students.

04 We will assess your application and let you know the outcome as soon as possible

IfyouareacceptedwewillsendyouanOfferofPlacealongwithdetailsofthefeespayable.

IfyoudonotmeetalloftheentrycriteriawemayissueyouwithaConditionalOfferofPlace.

YouwillneedtomeetalloftheconditionsassetoutonyourOfferofPlacebeforeyoucan

apply for your Student Visa.

05 Pay your fees and apply for your Student Visa

Onceyouhaveacceptedyouroffertostudywithusandpaidyourfees,wewillsendyoua

receipt that you will need to submit when applying for your visa. Details on applying for your

Student Visa are available on the Immigration New Zealand website

www.immigration.govt.nz.

06 Let us know your arrival details

Onceyourvisahasbeenapprovedyoucanthenbookyourflights.Pleaseletusknowyour

arrival details whether you’ll be living in EIT accommodation or not. If you are staying in EIT

accommodation, we will arrange for you to be collected from the Napier airport for FREE.

Please note that you must be 18 years of age or older when you begin your studies at EIT.

International Application Process