The Diploma of Arts provides you with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods. Your studies will explore today’s big questions. You'll learn how to support the social and economic development of the human race andor to be immersed in creativity, performance and innovation. This award is designed to allow you to choose your path: it can be the first year of your Bachelor of Arts study, or you may enrol in this degree to pursue your passion and undertake one of the majors in the Bachelor of Arts, or if you decide you would like to extend your curiosity and try units from a number of disciplines. The Diploma of Arts gives you the flexibility to choose from a wide range of subjects with over twenty named majors and minors, you can select subjects to build your knowledge, and electives to enhance your skills.Music played an important role in the earliest of human civilizations as a key element of ritual, religion, healing, cultural expression and entertainment. The development of musical styles and genres has been shaped by political and societal change, reflecting the individual and collaborative outputs of those who create music, as well as the influences from patrons, audiences and the commercial music industry. Throughout this major you will learn about the characteristics and evolution of a wide variety of musical styles and significant works; assess the potential impact of recording and sound production on musicians and audiences; compare and reflect on the perspectives of creators, performers, critics and listeners; and develop a rich and interdisciplinary understanding of the role and function of music and music-making in communities past and present.