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Course No: 11280 Year 11, 15290 Year 12
Course Description
Course Description
The curriculum structure is adaptable enough to meet the needs and interests of students with varying degrees of prior formal and informal learning in music and caters for students with less experience in Music.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
Preliminary Course
In the Preliminary course, students study the concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.
Students study three topics in the Preliminary course. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 topics which covers a broad range of styles, periods and genres.
HSC Course
In the HSC course, students study the concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.
Students study three topics in the HSC course which are different from those studied in the Preliminary course or two topics which are different from those studied in the Preliminary course and one topic from the Preliminary course in greater depth exploring new repertoire and including a comparative study. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 topics which covers a broad range of styles, periods and genres.
In addition to core studies in performance, composition, musicology and aural, students select three electives from any combination of performance, composition and musicology. These electives must represent each of the three topics studied in the course.
Who should I contact for more information?
Who should I contact for more information?
You can contact Mr Cartwright or Miss Morphett for more information.
Do I have to play an instrument or sing to do Music in Year 11 and 12?
Do I have to play an instrument or sing to do Music in Year 11 and 12?
Yes. You need to have sufficient ability singing or playing an instrument that means you are willing to be assessed on your performance skills. However, in the final HSC exam, you can choose to only do one performance in total (the mandatory Core Performance) if performance is not your strength.
Do I have to have studied Music in Year 9 and 10 to choose it for Year 11?
Do I have to have studied Music in Year 9 and 10 to choose it for Year 11?
No. The course is designed so that you can learn the necessary music theory for Year 11 and 12 without having to have done it in Years 9 and 10.
Do I need to be able to read Music?
Do I need to be able to read Music?
Although being able to read music will make things easier, you do not have to be able to read music to study Music in Years 11 and 12. You will learn the basics of reading music in Years 11 and 12.
How much of the course is theory and how much is practical?
How much of the course is theory and how much is practical?
The course is weighted slightly more towards practical than theory. With regard to theory, each week you will complete past HSC questions to help you prepare for the HSC Aural Exam, as well as working on Musicology tasks that allow you to study music from a topic that you have chosen.
How much time should I expect to put into this subject outside of school?
How much time should I expect to put into this subject outside of school?
Like your other subjects, you will have homework commitments for Music and need to set time aside to prepare for assessment task submission. You will also need to commit time outside of the classroom to consistently practise on your instrument/voice, particularly in preparation for your Core Performance and any Elective Performances that you undertake for your HSC. For your HSC, you will be assessed on your Core Performance as well as three Electives of your choice. Each Elective could be any one of the following: Performance, Composition or Viva Voce (a musicological discussion with the examiners). During Year 12, it is expected that you will carefully schedule your week so that you can consistently work on your Core Performance and your Electives both during class time and at home.
Student Testimonials
Student Testimonials
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Important NESA information
Important NESA information
2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12
Board Developed Course
Exclusions: Music 2 and Music Extension; Projects developed for assessment in one subject are not to be used either in full or in part for assessment in any other subject.
Course Description
Course Description
Year 11 Course
In the Year 11 course, students will study the concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.
Students study three topics in the Year 11 course. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 topics which covers a broad range of styles, periods and genres.
While the course builds on the Stages 4 and 5 Music course, Music 1 provides an alternative course of study to Music 2. The curriculum structure is adaptable enough to meet the needs and interests of students with varying degrees of prior formal and informal learning in music and caters for students with less experience in Music.
Year 12 Course
In the Year 12 course, students will study the concepts of music through the learning experiences of performance, composition, musicology and aural within the context of a range of styles, periods and genres.
Students study three topics in the Year 12 course which are different from those studied in the Year 11 course or two topics which are different from those studied in the Year 11 course and one topic from the Year 11 course in greater depth exploring new repertoire and including a comparative study. Topics are chosen from a list of 21 topics which covers a broad range of styles, periods and genres.
In addition to core studies in performance, composition, musicology and aural, students select three electives from any combination of performance, composition and musicology. These electives must represent each of the three topics studied in the course.
Particular Course Requirements
Particular Course Requirements
Year 12 course
Students selecting Music 1 are required to keep a portfolio of the development of each of the components Core Composition and Elective Composition.
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