Year 13 8MUS – Music (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs A. Price.
Why this course:
Music is a strong source of communication, creativity and wellbeing that allows people to express themselves in many ways, both as an individual and as part of a group. Music develops self-confidence and enables people to share ideas and skills in a variety of contexts. This course provides an excellent foundation for further study at a tertiary level and strongly complements the extra-curricular activities offered at WHS and in the community.
Course information:
This course further develops students' skills in the key areas of performance, composition, music context/genres, and sound engineering.
Options or study include: development of skills in instrumental/vocals in preparation for extended performance situations; the ability to create, structure and present students' ideas in a portfolio of work using a variety of programmes and contexts; further develop the understanding of music elements and features to analyse specific pieces of music and use of sound technology in recording situations.
Prerequisites
It expected that students will have completed Level 2 (7MUS) with a minimum of 10 credits or have entry into this course in consultation with Mrs Price. Four to five years of instrumental/vocal experience is recommended and an understanding of music theory is necessary for achievement in this course.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.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
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Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context
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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.