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 stakeholders
Apply entrepreneurial skills
Apply developing problem-solving skills
Outline the importance of professional and ethical behaviour
Explain terms, concepts, and practices relevant to the music industry
Use music industry-related technology proficiently
Function collaboratively in a modern music industry environment
Demonstrate 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 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.
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 the
following 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) English Language A (Higher level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C
(c) completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College English Language Program with a minimum of C+ (60%)average in core subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a C+grade
(d) submission of an Official TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), or TOEFL (IBT) score of 7980, or TOEFL (PBT) score of 550, or better,
(e) submission of an IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall with no band score less than 5.5