Level 3 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Norman.
Level Three Music
Students will design an individual program that aligns with their strengths and interests. After careful consideration and consultation with the teacher, students will work on a project-based study from the following areas of learning:
- Performance: Two Solo Programmes presented to a live audience.
- Composition and/or Songwriting: Three original pieces scored traditionally or recorded with sequencing software.
- Arrangement: Using musical knowledge to rework an existing piece of music.
- Mixing Live and Digital Music: Demonstrate sequencing and mixing skills with live and recorded music.
- Research: Study a substantial Music work. Internal and External assessments are available.
- Score Reading: Analysis and theory for External assessments.
Along with mastering practical skills, the course will refine important dispositions that instil holistic musicianship.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have at least 4 to 5 years of performance experience/tuition on an instrument to undertake the required Solo and Group Performance assessments.
Pathway
With the experience and standards gained at Level 3, students will be able to apply to study Music Performance, Composition, Musical Theatre, or Sound Engineering at University or Polytech providers.
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
Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation application(s)
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Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 32
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Recording Artist, Songwriter/Composer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Sound Technician, Music Teacher, Music Producer, Music Therapy, Events Management, Music Management, Roadie, Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Web Development and Marketing, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage) Actor -Musical Theatre, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Meeting any course entry requirements
Minimum class sizes.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course structure and activities are subject to change.
Availability of teaching staff and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Department.