Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition) creative application requirements

The Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition) has additional requirements used as part of the selection process. Find out everything you need to know about the creative tasks and audition process.

To be considered for selection into the Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition), you need to submit a course application and prepare a folio, a set creative task and an audition.

If you're applying for multiple majors or instruments, you must submit more than one audition/folio – check the requirements for each major, as they do differ.

AMEB examinations are not a prerequisite for entry to the Bachelor of Music, but multi-year attainment in the AMEB system of repertoire, technical work (scales, arpeggios, etc.), and theory provides strong preparation for our program.

You must read the How to Apply information on the course page, as well as these audition requirements.

Start year intake 2027 timeline

Before August 2026

Review the entry requirements and how to apply information on the Bachelor of Music (Interactive Composition) course page.

3 August 2026

Applications open.

28 September 2026

Applications close.

By 28 September 2026

Domestic students and international students studying in Australia, submit your course application through VTAC.


International students studying outside Australia, submit your course application direct to The University of Melbourne or via an authorised education agent.


All applicants, prepare and upload your folio, set creative task and audition via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom).

What to prepare

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their creative skills as interactive composers.

  • You should prepare and submit 3–4 original audio and/or audio-visual recordings of compositions, as either full works or sections of works, no more than 8 minutes in total.
  • You must include at least one example of music work for other media, such as music for film, animation, gaming, interactive media, theatre, dance, visual art, and lighting design.
  • You may include original music from any source, such as pop songs, concert music, band music, film music, laptop performance, electronic performance (such as EDM or hip-hop genres), music theatre, music for dance, or other media such as games, advertising, and web use.
  • Your folio should contain a notated music score of at least one of your original works.

Imagine you have been commissioned to create an original music and sound installation for the large ambient foyer entrance to one of the 4 settings below.

  • First nations awareness centre
  • Pandemic research library
  • European Union peace action institute
  • Pacific Nations department for climate change research

Please choose an option, and upload a 3-minute video with your verbal response to these questions:

  • What would be your concept for the installation?
  • What would this work sound like and why?
  • How would you set up the work in the location and why?
  • How would you incorporate other media elements?

You should prepare and submit:

  • One video recording of you performing one of your own works (no edits), with a duration of 2–3 minutes.

Your work may be instrumental, vocal, and/or electronic, such as an EDM interface/laptop performance.

It is not expected that you access or purchase additional recording equipment beyond a basic smartphone, iPad, or laptop/desktop. For smartphones, many recent models already have very good microphones built in.

Inclusivity and accessibility

The University of Melbourne and the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants, regardless of their physical, sensory, cognitive, or psychological abilities. Contact the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music if you require assistance.

How to submit your selection tasks

Your folio, set creative task and audition must be uploaded and submitted via the Creative Application Platform (SlideRoom). There is a small fee associated with submitting your tasks, which must be paid at the time of application unless you're eligible for a waiver. We recommend allowing plenty of time to prepare and submit your creative tasks. Applications received after the published closing day cannot be accepted.

How you'll be assessed

All applicants will be ranked according to the outlined criteria, up to the capacity of places in the course.

The folio will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • The level of music and sound craft, creativity and technique within an interactive composition context.

The set creative task will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated ability to find creative music and sound solutions with other media.

The audition will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

  • Demonstrated ability as a performer of original music
  • Practical understanding of contemporary performance
  • Level of ability as a performer.