Level 3 Music
13MUSM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs F. Wilson
In their third year of study, 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
12MUSM or discretion of the HOD
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91416 v2 Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist | 3 |
I |
8 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91417 v2 Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91418 v2 Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91419 v2 Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music | 3 |
I |
8 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91420 v2 Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation | 3 |
E |
4 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91421 v3 Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores | 3 |
E |
4 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91423 v2 Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91424 v2 Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
||
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 40
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 40 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 28 credits.
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