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NCEA Level 1 Music
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Introduction
Introduction
NCEA Level 1 Music offers 4 achievement standards and 3-5 unit standards.
Course Outline
Course Outline
There are four Level 1 Achievement Standards. In completing the Achievement Standards, you will:
Which means "playing by ear" or "making a short cover of a track on Soundtrap, by ear"
Which is performance. Emphasis on your stage presence and how you perform. Only 1 performance is required for assessment but you will make a portfolio of your practice, preparation and warm-up performances too.
This is the only "written" standard. We do not do this standard every year, it is dependent on the strengths of the students in our class. This standard is Externally assessed.
This is composing, you can use instruments, sequencing or notation software. Any genre of music. This standard is externally assessed.
There are also some unit standards that you will do:
Demonstrate your knowledge using sequencing software
Demonstrate your knowledge using notation software
Demonstrate your team work skills.
There is also the option to perform new Māori music and develop your knowledge of sound production techniques.
Want to be good at Maths?....
Do music. The link between learning a musical instrument and success in maths has been proven time and time again.
Course Outline
Course Outline
Credits Available:
Internal - Up to 20 to choose from, most students will definitely complete 14
External - 10 optional, almost all students will complete 5 for composition
Total - 30 to choose from, most students will complete 19 credits.
Where this course can lead
Where this course can lead
By taking music in Year 11 you will be well equipped and feel confident to take music in Year 12.
Music at Year 13 is a University Entrance subject which means that you should definitely consider taking music if you want to go to university.
The skills you learn from studying music are useful in lots of careers besides just the music industry. For example, they can help you become a better
teacher,
doctor,
engineer
because music teaches you: discipline, creativity, and how to solve problems. These skills are also important in jobs like :
marketing,
law,
public service, and even in creative fields like
writing or
design.
Whether you're managing projects, helping people, or creating something new, the focus, teamwork, and cultural awareness you gain from music can help you succeed in many different careers.
Apart from a career directly relating to the music industry, why should students study music at a senior level?
Apart from a career directly relating to the music industry, why should students study music at a senior level?
Studying music at a senior level is more than just preparing for a music career; it helps you in many areas of life. Music improves your memory, focus, and even skills in subjects like maths and languages. It is a great way to express your feelings, work well with others, and understand different cultures. Learning music also builds discipline and teaches you how to manage your time. Plus, it can make you better at other school subjects and give you a skill you can enjoy for the rest of your life. Overall, music helps you grow as a person and think creatively.
Prerequisites & Equipment
Prerequisites & Equipment
Entry: Year 10 Music and/or by audition or invitation
All students taking NCEA Music are expected to attend weekly lessons on their instrument/s. Itinerant instrument lessons are offered, free of charge, to all option and NCEA Music students at Waitara High School.
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