Music
Music
LEVEL ONE
Code: L1MUS
Course description
The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces.
At NCEA Level 1, you will be able to select 19-20 credits from the list below.
Assessment
Unit Standards
26687 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)
A combination of Internal and External Achievement Standards (20 credits):
Composition/Songwriting
Performance
Music Analysis
Music Concepts
Costs
Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.
Entry Criteria
Year 10 Music is highly recommended as it is a foundation course for Level 1. Students who did not take Music in Year 10 may take this course, but only with approval from Mr. Love.
As music is a practical, performance-based subject, it is expected that you will have already been learning an instrument for at least two years. Performing in front of an audience is a compulsory aspect of this subject.
LEVEL TWO
Code: L2MUS
Course description
The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces. This course will build on the skills developed in Level 1.
At NCEA Level 2, you will be able to select 16-20 credits from the list below.
Assessment
Unit Standards
27703 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)
Internal Achievement Standards
2.1: Solo performance (6 credits)
2.2: Second instrument (3 credits)
2.3: Group performance (4 credits)
2.4: Composition (6 credits)
2.8: Instrumentation for an ensemble (4 credits)
2.9: NZ Music Investigation (4 credits)
External Achievement Standards
2.6: Score Reading (4 credits)
2.7: Music Works (6 credits) (L)
Costs
Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.
Entry criteria
It is expected that you will have been successful with Level 1 Music. Students who did not take music at Level 1 may take this course, but only with approval from Mr. Love.
LEVEL THREE
Code: L3MUS
Course Description
The music course will focus on preparing students for whatever pathway they choose to pursue in music. The themes covered in this course will include: performance, analysing musical contexts, sound engineering, developing aural skills, music production, developing knowledge of musical conventions, instrumentation, arrangement, and composing instrumental/vocal pieces. This course will build on the skills developed in Levels 1 and 2
At NCEA Level 3, you will be able to select 16-20 credits from the list below.
Assessment
Unit Standards
27703 PA & Recording Systems (4 credits)
Internal Achievement Standards:
3.1: Solo performance (8 credits)
3.2: Second instrument (4 credits)
3.3: Group performance (4 credits)
3.4: Composition (8 credits)
3.9: Arrangements (4 credits)
3.10: Research a music topic (6 credits)
3.11: Songwriting (8 credits)
Costs
Individual instrument tuition and/or hire.
Entry criteria
It is expected that you will have been successful with Level 2 Music.
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