Advanced Diploma in Music and Technology, Contemporary

The Advanced Diploma is a two-term program designed to take your skills to the next level. Tailored to address your unique needs, the flexible curriculum revolves around a Capstone project, offering a hands-on and personalized learning experience.Eligible candidates include graduates of the Selkirk College Contemporary Music & Technology Program or those with equivalent (2 years) music education credits from another post-secondary institution.Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:Communicate effectively in various formats to a variety of stakeholdersApply entrepreneurial skillsApply developing problem-solving skillsOutline the importance of professional and ethical behaviourExplain terms, concepts, and practices relevant to the music industryUse music industry-related technology proficientlyFunction collaboratively in a modern music industry environmentDemonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills

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:Selkirk College Graduatesa) 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 Graduatesa) 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.Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have received their primary education in a language other than English, are required to provide proof of English language proficiency in one of thefollowing ways: (a) completion of BC English 12 with a minimum final grade of C+ at an English curriculum secondary school where English is the primary language(b) completion of International Baccalaureate (IB)