13MUS - Music - NCEA Level 3
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. McNabb.
13 Music -NCEA Level 3
Course Statement: | Students who take music will develop the ability to think creatively, work cooperatively, problem solve effectively and to enhance their higher brain function. They will see and experience the direct correlation between effort and the quality of a result and discover and continuously develop their individual skills as musicians, building confidence in themselves and encouraging their peers to do the same. This is a course for students who want to broaden their understanding of music in our world, develop their own musicianship skills and investigate music works more deeply. Students will continue to develop their musicianship and technique through extended performance and/or composition, explore the impact of context on a significant music work and research music topics and present significant findings. This course is an ‘approved subject’ for University Entrance. Standards marked R may be used towards the Reading credits for Literacy. |
Topics Covered: | Students will develop a high level of musical knowledge, skill and technique in their chosen areas of interest. This could include live performance, composition and songwriting, analysis, music history and research. |
Assessment Information
Achievement Standards: in consultation with their teacher, students will choose 3 - 5 elective standards total (including at least one external) which suit their experience level and skill-set. Their chosen course must comprise at least 20 credits in total.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
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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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
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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: 46
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.
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