Year 12 7MUS – Music (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs A. Price.
Why this course:
Music is a strong source of communication, creativity and wellbeing. It 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 and complements the extra-curricular activities offered both at WHS and in the community. Students will study a core of achievement standards but there will be the opportunity to choose areas that best suit their interests and skills.
Course information:
This course further develops students' skills in the key areas of performance, composition, music context/genres, and sound engineering.
Course options include development of skills in at least one instrument/vocals for performance situations, the ability to create, structure and present student’s ideas using a variety of approaches and contexts, the understanding of music elements and features to analyse specific pieces of music and the use of sound technology in recording situations.
This course leads to:
Level 3 Music (8MUS) which builds on the skills learned at Level 2. Students can focus on specific areas of interest such as music technology, composition, performance, music history analysis/context and skills related to aural and musicianship.
Prerequisites
It expected that students will have completed Level 1 (6MUS) with a minimum of 10 credits or have entry into this course in consultation with Mrs Price. Three to four years of instrumental/vocal experience is recommended and an understanding of some music theory is necessary for achievement in this course.
Pathway
Level 3 Music (8MUS) which builds on the skills learned at Level 2. Students can focus on specific areas of interest such as music technology, composition, performance, music history analysis/ context and skills related to aural and musicianship.
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.
External
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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