Music and Technology, Contemporary - Advanced Diploma

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.