13MUS - Music - NCEA Level 3
13MUS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. McNabb.
Course prerequisites13 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. |
Faculties:
1 - NCEA Courses Level 2 and 3, Performing Arts Courses
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.