The Preparatory Certificate provides students with the foundation in music theory, skills development, and performance needed to successfully enter the AV资源Music Diploma program.
What you will learn
- Reading and writing standard music notation
- Understanding of melody, rhythm and harmony
- Ear-training and sight-singing
- Performance
- Program writing
- Transcription and dictation
- Awareness of many musical cultures
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
8 months (September to April). Maximum time for completion: 2 years
- Supportive, lively community of musicians working collaboratively on music skills
- Participation in classes, ensembles and one-on-one lessons
- Instruction to develop musical capabilities in preparation for college-level music study.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent
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Note: Applicants who have not graduated from high school may still be considered, with permission from the Music Department Leader.
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English 12 or Communications 12 with a pass, or equivalent.
MUSIC REQUIREMENTS
- Successful audition in major performance area. See the AV资源Music Application and Audition Requirements for details.
- Submit the Supplemental Application form.
General
- Seats are offered to applicants who have met all admission requirements, on a first-qualified, first-served basis.
- International applicants must be 17 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school. (Some exceptions may apply.)
- Applicants must submit official transcripts and educational documents as required by their course or program.
- All AV资源applicants are required to function successfully in an English-speaking classroom. English requirements vary by program. For details, visit AV资源International - English Requirements.
Recommended Characteristics
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Demonstrates potential in area of specialization听
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Strong motivation and commitment to music听
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Basic computer facility听
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
PLAR is available for the following courses:
- MUSC 1011 Preparatory Musicianship 1
- MUSC 1013 Preparatory Theory 1
- MUSC 1041 Preparatory Performance Techniques 1
- MUSC 1054 Preparatory Class Piano 1
- MUSC 1064 Preparatory Class Piano 2
Prior learning is assessed in the following ways:
- Pass a written examination with a minimum grade of 80%, and/or
- Complete a Performance Assessment, and
- Complete a successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other music faculty member
Please contact the Department for details. See Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition听policy for more information.
Term One | Credits | |
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MUSC听1011 | Preparatory Musicianship 1 | 2 |
MUSC听1013 | Preparatory Music Theory 1 | 2 |
MUSC听1041 | Preparatory Performance Techniques 1 | 1 |
MUSC听1050 | Preparatory Music Individual Instruction 1 | 1.5 |
MUSC听1054 | Preparatory Class Piano 1 | 1 |
MUSC听2490 | Performance Ensemble 1 | 1.5 |
听 | Credits | 9 |
Term Two | ||
MUSC听1031 | Preparatory Musicianship 2 | 2 |
MUSC听1033 | Preparatory Music Theory 2 | 2 |
MUSC听1042 | Preparatory Performance Techniques 2 | 1 |
MUSC听1060 | Preparatory Music Individual Instruction 2 | 1.5 |
MUSC听1064 | Preparatory Class Piano 2 | 1 |
MUSC听2490 | Performance Ensemble 1 | 1.5 |
听 | Credits | 9 |
听 | Total Credits | 18 |
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听鈥漃erformance Ensemble鈥 is repeatable for credit. Students require 4 terms (6 cr.) of 鈥淧erformance Ensemble鈥 to graduate. Students may participate in any AV资源ensemble (or community ensemble as approved by the Department Head), subject to audition and/or entrance requirements.听
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
Fees and other costs *
Tuition deposits are payable usually within three weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit: 10000 (10000 non-refundable).
Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued.
Tuition Deposit |
10000 (10000 non-refundable) Tution deposits are payable usually within two (2) weeks after a Letter of Offer is issued. |
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Fee description | Fee Amount | Notes |
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Application fee | 145 | |
Tuition Tuition | 11233 |
Breakdown
Tuition Breakdown
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Student union | 128 | |
College initiative | 53 | |
Materials | 0 | not including textbooks |
Campus resource | 112 | |
Laundry | 0 | |
Tools (deposit) | 0 | |
Coverall (deposit) | 0 | |
Uniform (deposit) | 0 | |
275 | ||
Temporary Medical Insurance | 0 | |
U-PASS | 354 | |
Graduation | 45 | |
Program-specific extra fees | 1661 | |
Total |
* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable.
Fees listed are for international students. For domestic programs, visit vcc.ca.
Any refunds are issued according to VCC's international refund policy.
Apply now
STATUS INFORMATION
- Apply Now: Qualified applicants may receive offers of admission if seats are available, or placed on waitlists if seats are full.
- Closed: Applications are not accepted.
- For details about application availability based on study permit status and recommendations if the application status is closed, visit the Availability Status page.
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