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
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.
External
NZQA Info
Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context
NZQA Info
Operate a music sequencing application
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
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