13 Music (13MUS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Rachael Schonberger, Nanako Sato.
13 Music
This course extends the skills learned at Level 2 with a wide range of options available in performance and written music, where a student will be able to tailor the selection of standards to their individual strengths.
Course Components
- Research an area of interest
- Develop knowledge of music theory and aural
- Create compositions/songs and use digital technology
- Prepare and present performances
Course Overview
Term 1
The focus of term 1 is music literacy.
Student will;
- learn to or re-learn to use MuseScore
- learn to use DAWs to create sequence
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music
Compulsory Assessments:
3.7 Analyse a substantial music work - 4 credits
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the first composition)
US32304 Analyse a substantial music work - 4 credits
US32305 Operate a music notation application - 4 credits
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the first performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 2
The focus of term 2 is music performance and music creation.
Student will;
- learn to audiate music notation
- learn to perform solo and group pieces
- learn to compose and record a piece of music
- learn to research and discuss musicology
Compulsory Assessments:
3.10 Research a music a music topic - 4 credits
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the second composition)
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the second performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 3
The focus of term 3 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
- Learn to analyse the compositional devices
Compulsory Assessments:
3.4 Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music - 8 credits (the third composition)
US32374 Develop a sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context - 5 credits (internal assessment)
US 32375 Realise the sound design for a given work in an entertainment and event context - 4 credits
Potential Assessments:
3.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 8 credits (the third performance)
3.2 Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 4 credits
3.3 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group - 4 credits
Term 4
The focus of term 4 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 revise for external exams
Potential Assessments:
91420 Integrate aural skills into written representation - 4 credits
91421 Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music of music scores - 4 credits
91423 Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work - 4 credits
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Students must be able to play an instrument and/or read music.
Interview and audition is required.
Gained Level 2 or equivalent
Assessment Information
Possible Credits are selected by teacher and student to allow for the best learning outcomes from the unit standards and achievement standards available at the level.External - 8 credits
Internal - 26 credits
UE Approved
Scholarship Subject
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
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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 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 58
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.