Year 13 Music
13MUS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms H. Sinclair.
Recommended Prior LearningStudy of NCEA Music Level 2 or at least three years of instrumental or vocal tuition is recommended (or with prior approval of the Head of Learning Area).
Course Description: At Level 3 students decide whether they want a practical course, a more theoretical course or a combination of both. Students will choose from standards that cover performance, composition and the study of music theory and context, music and sound technology.
Topics include:
Making Music: Solo Performance on a main instrument, Solo performance on a second instrument, Group performance, Composition, Songwriting (Internal Assessments)
Making Music: Aural Skills (Exam)
Music Studies: Arranging, Examine the influence of context on a music work, Research a music topic (Internal Assessments)
Music Studies: Understand harmonic and tonal conventions in scores. Analyse a substantial music work (Exams)
Performing Arts Unit Standards: Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation application(s); Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context (Internal Assessments)
Assessment:
Making Music | 4 Internal Achievement Standards & 1 External Achievement Standards |
Music Studies | 3 Internal Achievement Standards & 2 External Achievement Standards |
Performing Arts | 2 Internal Unit Standards |
Prerequisites: Study of NCEA Music Level 2 or at least three years of instrumental or vocal tuition is recommended (or with prior approval of the Head of Learning Area).
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