Hagley Community College

School of Music (12HSM)

12HSM Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Nanako Sato.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements 

Application, Interview and Audition

Student must have L1 numeracy.

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Course Overview

Term 1
The focus of term 1 is music literacy.
Student will;
- learn to create instrumentation from a piano score to an ensemble
- 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:
2.8 Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble - 4 credits
2.4 Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the first composition)
US32302 Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing - 3 credits
US32303 Apply knowledge of a music notation application - 3 credits

Potential Assessments:
2.1 Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 credits (the first performance)

Term 2
The focus of term 2 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
2.4 Compose substantial pieces of music - 6 credits (the second composition)
US27657 v3 Demonstrate knowledge of the development of music technology equipment and techniques - 4 credits

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 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
- learn to discuss musicology knowledge in writing

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
US27703 v6 - SOND 2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound control and enhancement process required for a performance context - 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:
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

Learning Areas:

Performing Arts, Pre Professional Courses

Detailed Course Outline Assessment Information

Credits
Level 2 Music
30+ Internal available
14 External available
Level 2 Media Studies/ English/History
24 Internal available

Qualification
- National Certificate in Music Level 2
- NCEA Level 2
- Numeracy & UE Literacy