Level 3 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. McHugh.
This course is composed of internal Music Achievement Standards. There are 18 core credits in research, music theory and either composition and/or performance. An additional 24 credits can be gained in group performance, second instrument performance and song writting.
The entry criteria are based on a student’s Year 12 Music results and teacher recommendations. Four years formal tuition on an instrument places students well to start Music at Year 13. Formal tuition on a chosen instrument is required throughout the year.
End of course assessment criteria:
•Performance is assessed at four years formal tuition.
•Music writing is assessed at four years in classroom Music (Years 10 to 13).
Year 13 Music pathway:
•Provides opportunity for developing music skills including performance and music writing,
•Is a significant phase of music education through the NCEA journey,
•Provides a deeper understanding and appreciation of music for life beyond school and into the community, and
•Prepares students for prerequisites into further and tertiary education.
Course Overview
Term 1
Research a music topic
Begin preparing songs/pieces for performances
Term 2
Present a programme of music as a featured soloist
Perform two pieces as a member of a group
Term 3
Present a second programme of music as a featured soloist
Optional - perform a programme of music on a second instrument
Term 4
Performance techniques and development
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Music or similar, or four years formal tuition on an instrument that is on going. If a student is interested in taking Year 13 Music and has not done Music previously then they may possibly be approved after a discussion with the TiC Music.
Assessment Information
Some standards are optional.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 42
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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