Year 12 Music

Course Description:  At Level 2 students decide whether they want a practical course, a more theoretical course or a combination of both. Students will choose from twelve standards that cover performance, composition, the study of music theory and context, music technology and sound and recording techniques.

 Topics include: 

Making Music: Solo Performance on a main instrument, Solo performance on a second instrument, Group performance, Composition (Internal Assessment)

Music Studies: Instrumentation, Investigating an aspect of New Zealand music (Internal Assessment)

Music Studies: Conventions used in musical scores, Understanding of two musical works (Exam)

Performing Arts Technology: Controlling Sound for a Performance Context (Internal Assessment)

Music Technology: Development of Music Technology, Apply Electronic music production and notation applications (Internal Assessment)

 Assessment:  Students choose a course of 20 credits from;

6 Internal Achievement Standards (31 Credits)

1 External Achievement Standard (4 Credits)

3 Unit Standards (8 Credits) 

Prerequisites: Study of NCEA Music Level 1 or at least three years of instrumental or vocal tuition is recommended.

 This course leads to: Level 3 Music