ATAR Category A - 2 Units
Prerequisites:
Satisfactory completion of Stage 5 Music Proficient skills on a chosen instrument or voice
Exclusions: Music 1
Course Description:
Music Course 2 provides students with the opportunity to build on the knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes gained in Music 7-10 and encourage the desire to continue learning in formal and informal music settings after school. The course offers students opportunities to extend their musical knowledge with a focus on Western Art Music. It allows students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in a wide range of musical styles and contexts, and a structure in which they can pursue an area of specialisation.
External Assessment:
Written Examination – 1 1/2 hours
Practical Examination - Submitted Works
Main Topics Covered:
Year 11 Course:
Year 12 Course:
Music 1600-1900 (Mandatory)
Music of the last 25 years withan
One of the following topics:
Australian focus (Mandatory)
One of the following topics:
*Australian Music
*Music of a Culture
*Medieval Music
*Renaissance Music
*Baroque Music
*Classical Music
*Music 1900-1945
*Music in the nineteenth century
*Music 1945 to Music 25 years ago
Employment / University Opportunities:
This Music Course develops the necessary complex skills such as creative reasoning, independent decision- making and reflective judgment, to empower students to enter any chosen 21st century pathway.
CEO, Events Manager, Promotions Manager, Music Therapy, Performer, Composer and or Arranger, Sound and Audio Engineer, Record and Sound Producer, Music Theatre, Music/Instrumental Teacher, Conductor, Working in Radio, Film, TV and Multimedia.