NUMBER OF CREDITS: UP TO 18
Entry Recommendations:
Foundation Diploma music is recommended or entry in consultation with the Head of Faculty.
Course Outline:
This course focuses on a student’s creativity in the musical context. Students are given the flexibility to explore difference musical genres of their choice and are given the opportunity to work both collaboratively and individually. There are a wide range of components covered with an emphasis on performance, creativity, and music technology.
Skills developed in the course:
Performance
Composition
Demonstration of music by listening, identifying, describing and classifying
Music Technology
Course Costs:
Individual instrumental or voice lessons.
This course leads to:
NCEA Level 3 Music.
Assessment:
Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91270 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist - 6 Credits - Performance - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
AS91271 - Compose two substantial pieces of music - 6 Credits - Portfolio - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
AS91272 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group - 4 Credits - Performance - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
AS91273 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble - 4 Credits - Performance - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
AS91274 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument - 3 Credits - Performance - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
AS91278 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music - 4 Credits - Literacy - Investigation - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
US27703 - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound design for an entertainment and event context - 4 Credits - Practical - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
US32302 - Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing - 4 Credits - Portfolio - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
US32303 - Apply knowledge of music notation application - 4 Credits - Portfolio - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91276 - Demonstrate knowledge of concentions in a range of music scores - 4 Credits - Literacy - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91277 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works - 6 Credits - Literacy - Portfolio - Assessment Period - individual programme of assessment