Level 2 Music Contemporary
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson, Miss R. Carson.
This course is an extension of the new NCEA Level 1 curriculum, with a focus on contemporary song writing and production techniques.
Students will continue to learn and develop their musicianship through four strands of the new curriculum: performing music, creating original music through industry standard recording software, demonstrating understanding of music concepts and contexts. Students will be nationally assessed on standards of performance, composition and sound technology.
A requirement of this course is that students are continuing to learn an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher, and are actively contributing to the co-curricular music programme of the school.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Students who have not taken Music as a subject this year, will require approval from the Head of Department in the form of an audition.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
Assessment Information
Optional Performance Standard (at the discretion of the teacher):AS01271: Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument. (3 Credits)
Students must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the design and construction of entertainment and event props and scenic elements
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Apply knowledge of MIDI sequencing
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Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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