12 Music (12MUS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Nanako Sato.
12 Music
This course extends the skills learned at Level 1 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music.
Course Components
- Research and create digital music
- Develop knowledge of music theory and aural
- Create compositions
- Prepare and present performances
- Research an area of interest within the New Zealand music industry
Course Overview
Term 1
The focus of this term is music literacy.
Student will;
- learn to create instrumentation from a piano score to an ensemble
- learn to use MuseScore
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music
Compulsory Assessments:
2.8 Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble - 4 credits
Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the first composition)
Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the first performance)
Term 2
The focus of this term is music performance and music creation.
Student will;
- learn to investigate NZ Music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music
Compulsory Assessments:
2.9 Investigate an aspects of New Zealand music - 4 credits
Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the second composition)
Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 3
The focus of this term is music performance and musicology.
Student will;
- learn to analyse a score reading, chord function,
- learn to identify the elements of music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose a piece of music
Compulsory Assessments:
Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the second composition)
Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 4
The focus of this term is music performance and musicology.
Student will;
- learn to analyse a score
- learn to identify the elements of music
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose a piece of music
Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the second performance)
2.2 Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 credits
2.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Semester 1
N/A
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements:
Students must be able to play an instrument and/or sing.
Music literacy skills can be optional.
Interview and audition as required.
Gained Level 1 or equivalent
Pathway
If student is a beginner, they need to organise an interview with Music teacher.
Assessment Information
Possible CreditsExternal - 10 credits
Internal 24 credits
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
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
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Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Pathway Tags
Musician, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor,