Level 1 Music
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Clyde Clemett.
AIM
To foster musical achievement through the analysis, description, transcription, creation, and performance of music, providing students with a balanced and fulfilling course that will prepare them for tertiary studies and a life-long love of music.
OBJECTIVES:
On completing this course students will be able to:
•analyse and describe set works using specific musical terminology;
•perform and interpret contrasting pieces of music using presentation skills;
•compose and record music using computer programmes;
•describe and transcribe rhythms, melodies and chord progressions;
•identify, describe and analyse musical scores.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 9 and 10 Music or have a great interest in Music.
Learning an instrument (or had voice lessons) either in school or out of school.
Pathway
Students who study Music, whether performance, composition or music studies, not only have well developed technical skills and knowledge but also unique transferable skills that are sought by employers. These include the ability to closely analyse, critique their own and others’ work, manage events, manage complex projects, and present and perform confidently.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
Music: Promoter, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Singer/Musician, Teaching, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound engineer, Radio Announcer, Music Performer, Production Assistant (Film/Television/,