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Performing Arts Degrees (Popular Music)

Perform to Your Potential

Commercial success in the music industry isn't just about talent. It's about creativity, technical proficiency, playing to your strengths and working the industry to your benefit.

JMC Academy's performing arts courses immerse you in all the skills you need to succeed as a performer. Gain in-depth experience in professional-calibre recording studios while learning the production and business skills that will truly set you apart.

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Quick Course Guide
Qualification Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree Start dates Two intakes per year - contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates.
Course length 2 years (Associate)
3 years (Bachelor)
Pre-requisites Year 12 or equivalent
Delivery method On campus Delivered by JMC Academy
Financial support FEE-HELP and Austudy Recognition Nationally recognised

Make it Big and Make it Last

Longevity in music requires the complete package. Beyond artistic skill, this means the ability to recognise and adapt to new opportunities. It requires a familiarity with the latest in technologies and music software, and an awareness of music's important role in entertainment arenas such as media, movies and advertising.

Both the Bachelor of Entertainment (Popular Music and Performance) and the Associate Degree of Popular Music and Performance provide you with skills in:

  • Your chosen instrument
  • Songwriting
  • Musical arrangement
  • Improvisation
  • Performance for stage, screen & studio
  • Solo & band sessions
  • Performance training
  • Movement classes
  • Multimedia
  • Communication studies
  • The application of the Internet in the music industry

As a performing arts student at JMC Academy, you'll be encouraged to explore your own creativity and performance limits. And you'll enjoy numerous opportunities to apply your skills in a variety of practical situations, including working professionally in an ensemble fashion throughout the course, four performance evenings each semester, and an awards/showcase performance night at the end of each year.

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Popular Music and Performance Course Modules

  • A History of Pop Music
  • Introductory Composition
  • Music Technology I
  • Stagecraft I
  • Instrument I (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective
  • Instrument I (Drums) - Elective
  • Instrument I (Vocals) - Elective
  • Introductory Arranging
  • Music Technology II
  • Screen Music I
  • Stagecraft II
  • Instrument II (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective
  • Instrument II (Drums) - Elective
  • Instrument II (Vocals) - Elective
  • Tour Planning and Marketing
  • Intermediate Composition
  • Music Performance and Production Analysis
  • Stagecraft III
  • Instrument III (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective
  • Instrument III (Drums) - Elective
  • Instrument III (Vocals) - Elective
  • Effective Professional Practice
  • Intermediate Arranging
  • Publishing and Copyright Law
  • Stagecraft IV
  • Instrument IV (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective
  • Instrument IV (Drums) - Elective
  • Instrument IV (Vocals) - Elective
  • Music Genre Seminars*
  • Tutoring Techniques*
  • Advanced Arranging*
  • Stagecraft V*
  • Instrument V (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective*
  • Instrument V (Drums) - Elective*
  • Instrument V (Vocals) - Elective*
  • Advanced Composition*
  • Screen Music II*
  • Music Technology III*
  • Stagecraft VI*
  • Instrument VI (Guitar, Bass, Keyboards) - Elective*
  • Instrument VI (Drums) - Elective*
  • Instrument VI (Vocals) - Elective*
Course modules

* Bachelor Degree only


Train in Professional-grade Studios with State-of-the-art Equipment

Through JMC Academy, you gain priority access to superior equipment and professional facilities to enhance your learning experience:

  • Professional recording studios
  • Digital mixing and sound studios
  • Post-production and editing suites
  • Digital media and animation labs
  • Professional fully-fitted rehearsal studios
  • Digital television studios
  • Green screen studios for digital film and television
  • Digital television editing suites
  • Professional HD and mini DV cameras and lighting
Real-world Experience

I have been lucky enough to work while studying, with bands like the Whitlams, the Cruel Sea, and with Disney's production of Toy Story on Ice. It's pretty full-on but excellent fun.

Gareth Stuckey

All facilities are open from 8 am to midnight, 6 days a week.

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Not Ready for a Full Degree Program?

If you are not yet ready to start a full degree program in popular music and performance or performing arts, you can choose to start your studies in the Diploma of Popular Music and Performance . Also eligible for FEE-HELP and Austudy, the Diploma of Popular Music and Performance program leads directly in to the Associate and Bachelor degree programs - so you can choose to continue your studies at degree level.


Locations & Start Dates

JMC Academy has three campuses:

Each campus has professional facilities and is centrally located, providing easy access. All JMC Academy campuses are situated in creative arts precincts, close to major recording studios and film and television production studios.

There are two intakes every year for the performing arts courses. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant for upcoming start dates.

Places are limited, so enrol now to book your spot.

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About JMC Academy

JMC Academy is Australia's leading provider of entertainment technology education. With over 25 years' experience, the Academy thoroughly understands the needs of the audio engineering industry, and is committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen career.

All JMC Academy courses are nationally recognised and are eligible for FEE-HELP and Austudy.

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