N4/5 Music
DURATION
1 Year / 160 Hours
COURSEWORK
N4: Unit Assessments
N5: Performance - 50%
EXAM
N4: No Exam
N5: Question Paper - 50%
COST
No Cost
What will you learn?
The three units we will study are:
Music: Performing Skills; In this unit the learner will:
Perform at Grade III standard (minimum) on two instruments. Candidates must show ability to perform in a range of styles; develop musical and technical skills and self-reflect on the quality and accuracy of their performing. Candidates must record and reflect on at least two sections of pieces on each instrument throughout the year, plus maintain a regular practice diary.
Music: Composing Skills; In this unit the learner will:
Create original music by showing an understanding of how a range of musical methods and concepts are used by composers; experiment in creative ways to produce a folio of pieces using the musical concepts studied; develop musical ideas and self-reflect on their creative choices and decisions.
Understanding Music; In this unit the learner will:
Recognise and identify level-specific music concepts; identify and analyse the social and cultural influences which have influenced the distinctive sounds and structure of specific music styles and identify and show understanding of the meaning of music signs, symbols and terms.
Why do this course?
The course will provide pupils with the opportunity to develop creative skills, problem solving, experimenting, reflecting, researching, evaluating, organisation, planning, working independently and with others.
There will be opportunities to use and develop skills in ICT.
What will you experience?
A wide range of learning and teaching strategies will be used such as whole class, paired and/or group work. Work in class will be supported by classroom arrangements, ICT and specific web sites. Pupils will be involved in setting their own targets and evaluating their own as well as others progress. Pupils will be expected to take responsibility for their learning.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
Homework
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, Performing Arts. However, as a guide:
A pass a the previous NQ level. i.e. for National 5, a pass at National 4.
A recommendation on completion of BGE S3 Course
Assessment
Performance 60 Marks Weighting 50%
The performance should be at Grade III standard (minimum) on both instruments and candidates must perform for a minimum duration of eight minutes in total (times can be flexible, provided at least two minutes on one instrument). The final Added Value Performance will take place in February/March each year to an SQA Visiting Assessor.
Question Paper 40 Marks Weighting 35%
This will test learners’ knowledge and understanding of musical concepts and music literacy. Learners will demonstrate conceptual knowledge and understanding of music by responding to questions that relate to musical excerpts, music concepts and styles. This will take place in May/June in a formal SQA examination.
Assignment 30 Marks Weighting 15%
Progression and Employment
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
Progression
National 4- National 5 - Higher - Advanced Higher
Employment
