2MUS

2 Music

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.

This course has a healthy performance aspect to it. Learners will need to have developed their skills on an instrument enough to be able to perform in both a solo and a group setting to an audience. They will also learn about the research process in having to research a New Zealand music topic and present it back to their pairs. There will also be an opportunity for them to compose their own music.


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Performance etiquette

  • Performing to an audience

  • Learning about the research process  

  • Learning to use programmes such as Noteflight and Soundtrap to compose original music.


Skills you need to be successful in this course - Skills playing an instrument. Composition skills. Computer skills. Research skills. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - Level 3 Music and onto tertiary studies.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Music and a minimum of 4 years of music tuition in their chosen instrument.

Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery

The College has a variety of well-maintained Instruments for Hire at an extra cost of $20 per term. Usually instruments are hired by learners taking a Music course or instrument tuition; however, it may be possible for other College learners to hire instruments if they are wishing to use them in one of our performance groups.

Please note that any extra curricular Performing Arts activities may incur an optional cost of between $50-$100 approx.

Pathway

Assessment Information

The following standards will be discussed with learners and offered based on their ability level: AS91273, AS32302, and AS 32303.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91278 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.