MU100

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91948 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91949 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91950 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91951 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0