MU300

Level 3 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.

Music is a university-approved course which offers credits for UE literacy. Students continue can with solo and group performance, but can also make decisions of the make-up of their course and can choose standards that suit their strengths and future career paths (performance music, music studies, music technology). There is a focus on participation in extra-curricular activities and performing in the community. 

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:
The outcome of this course will be dependent on the standards the student selects. Outcomes could include:
•analyse and describe set works using specific musical terminology
•perform and interpret contrasting pieces of music using appropriate presentation skills
•compose a portfolio of sophisticated pieces of music
•create arrangements from a piano score or fake book
•describe and transcribe more complex rhythms, melodies and chord progressions
•identify, describe and analyse musical scores in depth

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 Music (NCEA Level 2)

Equipment/Stationery

1 x 1B5 Exercise book
2B pencil/ eraser/ruler
$30 per term hireage fee for woodwind, brass or string instruments (where applicable)
Students must be enrolled in instrumental/vocal lessons either at the college ($60 per term) 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.

Assessment Information

Students will select from the above standards depending on interest and experience within Music. Students will on average complete a course of 16 - 20 credits for the year.

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.

Total Credits Available: 54
Internal Assessed Credits: 46
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91416 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91417 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91418 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91419 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91421 v3
NZQA Info

Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91422 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91423 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91424 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91425 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91849 v1
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 54
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 54

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 the three subjects.

Pathway Tags

Music is not only a path to a career as a musician, but to many other careers; - Arts administrator/arts management (includes grant writing and fundraising, managing events, arts advocacy, programming, house manager) - Audio production (editing, audio engineering, audio development Composer (professional and school band/orchestra; film/TV/gaming; educational publishing; children’s music; religious music; musical theatre; commercials) - Educator - Electronic production and design (including audio engineering, mastering, mixing, music directing, producing, program directing, recording engineer, studio manager, MIDI technician) - Entertainment lawyer - Event production - Instrument repair and restoration - Lyricist - Marketing - Media development - Music app developer - Music critic, reviewer, blogger - Music publishing (online and print writing, copywriting, editing, managing, proofreading, publishing, researching) - Music therapist - Music web producer - Musicologist, Music: - Promoter - Stage Manager - Events Manager - Singer/Musician - Art Director (Film/Television/Stage) - Artistic Director - 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, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage),

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