Level 1 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs D. McHugh.
This course is composed of internal and external Music Achievement Standards. Students will pursue performance, song writing, composition, theory and develop their aural skills. There will be 15 core credits available with the opportunity to gain a further 5 credits upon discussion with the teacher. The core credits will be in performance, composition and music theory and contexts. 5 more credits will be possible in aural recall.
The entry criteria are based on a student’s Year 10 Music results and teacher recommendations. If a student has not taken Year 10 Music but would like to join Year 11 then it is recommended they are playing an instrument if you have any questions email Mrs McHugh. To have received formal tuition for a full year is an advantage. Formal tuition on a chosen instrument is a requirement and must continue throughout the year.
End of course assessment criteria:
•Performance is assessed at three year’s formal tuition.
•Music writing is assessed at two years in classroom Music (Year 10 and 11).
Year 11 Music pathway:
•Provides opportunity for developing music skills including performance and writing
•Is the foundation 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
Music 1.1- Use Music skills in a Music Style
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate performance skills
Term 2
Music 1.1- Use Music skills in a Music Style
Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of Music in relation to contexts
Music 1.4- Shape Musical Ideas to create original composition
Term 3
Music 1.1- Use Music skills in a Music Style
Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of Music in relation to contexts
Music 1.4- Shape Musical Ideas to create original composition
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate performance skills
Term 4
Music 1.1- Use Music skills in a Music Style
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate performance skills
Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of Music in relation to contexts
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Music or similar, and two years formal tuition on an instrument. Or in consultation with TIC music.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
NZQA Info
Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
NZQA Info
Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
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