Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Music

11MUSM
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. Carson.

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 prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 1 Music Contemporary

1

Year 10 Music or or prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Music

2

Level 1 Music or or prior instrumental learning at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 2 Music Contemporary

2

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

Level 3 Music

3

Level 2 Music or prior instrumental learning  at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Music Contemporary

3

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





This foundation course provides a platform for students to begin to experiment, develop and express their own artistic identity through music. It aligns with the new NCEA curriculum and students will gain credits in performance. Level 1 Music offers a broad curriculum that explores music from both classical and contemporary genres.  

The big ideas from the new curriculum are woven together in a programme of learning that encompasses composition, music technology, music theory, score analysis, aural skills, and collaboration with others through group work. These areas of learning are assessed through school-based CAT assessments throughout the year. The skills, experience and confidence gained through practical participation will enable students to achieve Level 2 standards in these creative domains in Year 12. 

Students who are working above Level 1 NCEA in performance, may be offered the opportunity to be assessed at Level 2 standard in Year 11, at the discretion of the HoD.  

To succeed in this course, students must be learning an instrument (voice is included) through either the itinerant music programme, or with a private teacher. 

Students are also expected to contribute to the co-curricular music programme of the school in either a choir or instrumental ensemble. 








Departments:

Music


Assessment Information

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

Pathway

Level 2 Music, Level 2 Music Contemporary



			


				

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