Music and Technology, Contemporary – Advanced Diploma

Program Details

Credential Received

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - Composition Diploma

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - Performance Diploma

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - Production Diploma

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - Songwriting Diploma

Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology - General Diploma

Overview

Program Summary

This is the third-year option for the Music and Technology Program.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholders
2. Apply entrepreneurial skills
3. Apply developing problem-solving skills
4. Outline the importance of professional and ethical behaviour
5. Explain terms, concepts, and practices relevant to the music industry
6. Use music industry-related technology proficiently
7. Function collaboratively in a modern music industry environment
8. Demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, as outlined in Policy 8611 Admissions 5.1, applicants to the Advanced Diploma in Contemporary Music and Technology program must meet the following requirements to be considered fully qualified:

Additional Requirements

Selkirk College Graduates

a) Applicants must be graduates of the Selkirk College Contemporary Music and Technology Program or have comparable (2 years) music education credits from another institution.

Non-Selkirk College Graduates

a) For advanced technology courses (MUSC 235, 236, 245, 246, 260, 261, 288, 289, 270, 271, as well as Filmscoring I and II), students that have not attended the Selkirk College Music Program must demonstrate competency with digital audio software. The Music Program currently uses Pro Tools digital audio software.
b) For performance-based courses (MUSC 250, 251, 252, 253, 258, 259), students must demonstrate competency by supplying a recording or video that clearly demonstrates their ability on their instrument.

Completed applications (except for the audition) are recommended to be submitted to the Registrar’s Office up to a year in advance but as late as by April 30 prior to the start of the next intake of the program. Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair. Courses and private lessons have limited space available so preference will be given to those that apply early.

Private Lesson Eligibility
Students entering the Postgraduate Diploma may apply for one or more private lessons. These will be considered on an individual basis according to student need and the availability of department resources.

APPLICATION PROCESS (NON-SELKIRK STUDENTS)

Before the applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must be received:

a) a completed application form;

b) official transcripts from applicant’s previous (minimum) 2 years of post-secondary musical education.

c) completion of the College Readiness Tool assessment (CRT)

d) the applicant information questionnaire; and

e) proof of equivalency for non-Selkirk students intending to take technology and performance based courses. (see #3 above).

Completed applications (except for the audition) are recommended to be submitted to the Registrar’s office up to a year in advance but as late as by April 30th prior to the start of the next intake of the program. Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair. Courses and private lessons have limited space available so preference will be given to those that apply early.

Part Time Students - Students may not enrol in the Advanced Diploma Program on a part-time basis.

APPLICATION PROCESS (SELKIRK STUDENTS)

Before the applicant's file is considered to be complete, the following must be received:

a) a completed application form; and

b) the applicant information questionnaire.

Completed applications are recommended to be submitted to the Registrar’s office up to a year in advance but as late as April 30th prior to the start of the next intake of the program. Applications may be accepted after this date with permission of the school chair. Courses and private lessons have limited space available so preference will be given to those that apply early.

Part Time Students - Students may not enrol in the Advanced Diploma Program on a part-time basis.

Private Lesson Eligibility

Students entering the Advanced Diploma may apply for 1 or more Private Lessons. These will be considered on an individual basis according to student need and the availability of department resources.

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.

A. PROMOTION

1. In order to progress from one semester to the following, each semester must be completed with a GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) or better, and no more than one "F." Students cannot graduate with more than 2 "C-'s."

2. In order to progress from Semester I to Semester II, students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 ("C" average) or better

3. Students who have an Incomplete grade ("I") at the end of any term may be allowed to proceed into the following term on a probational basis. This probation status will normally be permitted to continue only for the specified period permitted for the conversion of "I" grades (within 30 days). The "I" grade must be converted to meet the terms in B.1.

Additional Program Policies