3MUS

3 Music

Course Description

Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Millar.

Learners who can play an instrument will enjoy the practical aspect of this course by participating in the Solo and group performance standards. There is also an opportunity to conduct research into a music topic of their choice and to compose music of their own on either a music notation programme or a D.A.W. 


Skills/content you will cover in this course 

  • Performance etiquette

  • Performing to an audience

  • Learning about the research process  

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


Skills you need to be successful in this course - at least five years experience playing an instrument. Composition, computer and research skills. 

This course is useful for or will lead to - those who would like to study music or sound tech at a tertiary level. Those who would like to keep developing the right side of their brain. 


*Note - there are three compulsory Achievement Standards in this course and then learners will choose one further standard based on their experience and area of expertise *

Recommended Prior Learning

Successfully completed Level 2 Music and have at least 5 years of music tuition on 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 any extra curricular Performing Arts activities may incur an optional additional cost of between $50 - 100.

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 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. 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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.

Disclaimer

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