Level 2 Music Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Norman.
Music Studies
This course is designed for students who wish to follow a more traditional pathway. The Music Studies class will cover solo performance, theory, composition and provide a concentrated study for the learners who intend to sit Externals. Students will explore different musical genres and styles of notation through practical-based portfolio work including Orchestral and Concert Band projects. This is a critical pathway for students who wish to study Classical Music at University.
Students are able to choose from the following standards to design a course that suits their needs.
For a course endorsement, students must complete one external achievement standard.
Standards covered in this course:
Solo Performance
Group Performance
Composition
Second Instrument
Instrumentation
External: Score Analysis exam
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are expected to have a minimum of 4 years of performance experience/tuition on an instrument to undertake the required Solo and Group Performance assessments.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 27 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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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
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.
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.