13MUSC

Level 3 Music Contemporary

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson, Mr J. Howan.

Students continue to develop skills from Level 2 Music Contemporary. Standards in songwriting, editing, sequencing and mixing of original recordings are introduced. Thorough analysis of a contemporary music work, selected by the student, will complement the practical aspects.

In addition to this, students will be assessed in solo and group performance, and therefore must be learning an instrument through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher.

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.


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

If students require a subject endorsement, they can opt to be entered into an external examination instead of the internal context standard. 

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 standards listed below, students will also be required to enter 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)

Optional Performance Standard (at the discretion of the teacher):
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.

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: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28007 v6
NZQA Info

Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32304 v1
NZQA Info

Operate a music sequencing application


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
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
A.S. 91849 v1
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
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