13MUSM

Level 3 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson.

In their third year of NCEA Music, students choose to specialise in either performance or composition - some standards are optional, and each student will have an individualised programme of learning depending on their specialisation. 

As in Level 1 and 2; aural, score reading and music analysis is developed further with harmony and tonal procedures also introduced in preparation for tertiary education. 


The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department. 

Standards are assigned to students depending on their strengths and capabilities in consultation with the class teacher.


Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Music Academy

9

Entry at HoD discretion. Students are required to apply and meet the course requirements. Proficiency in a musical instrument is a requirement for this course.

9 Music Core

9

Open entry.

10 Music

10

Year 9 Music Academy, Year 9 Music Core or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 1 Music 

1

Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 1 Music Contemporary

1

Year 10 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Music

2

Level 1 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Music Contemporary

2

Level 1 Music, Level 1 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD. 

Level 3 Music

3

Level 2 Music or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Music Contemporary

3

Level 2 Music, Level 2 Music Contemporary or at the discretion of the HoD.




Assessment Information

In addition to the compulsory standards, students can select their individualised programmes from the following:

Performance Standards:

AS91416: Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist. (8 Credits)
AS91418: Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group. (4 Credits)
AS91417: Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. (4 Credits)

Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.

Composition Standards:

AS91419: Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music. (8 Credits)
AS91424: Create two arrangements for an ensemble. (4 Credits)

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91420 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91421 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91422 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths