13MUP

Level 3 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Bullot.

Course Overview:

This course offers a comprehensive program designed to further develop students into holistic musicians, building on their existing skills and expanding their musical expertise.

Key Features:

  • Personalized Learning: Students will choose from a selection of standards tailored to their individual skill sets and musical interests, allowing for a customized educational experience.

  • Performance Opportunities: Students will perform both solo and in group settings on their primary and secondary instruments (if applicable), enhancing their versatility as musicians. They will be encouraged to perform at events within the community and school events as well as infront of whānau and friends for their assessment concerts.

  • Technology and Composition: The course includes developing studio and music technology skills, creating and recording original music, and researching a music topic to deepen knowledge.

  • Music Theory and Analysis: Students will enhance their music theory skills through detailed analysis of music works.

  • Event Planning and Technology: Students will gain practical experience in event planning and the setup and use of sound technology.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Holistic Musical Development: Comprehensive growth in performance, composition, and music technology.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry is subject to approval by the Music Teacher and dependent on results from Year 12 music. Participation in Katikati College Performing Arts events is strongly recommended. All students must be learning a musical instrument or voice for the year either privately or through the school run Itinerant Music Programme.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Software and Equipment fees $20
Headphones
Students will have the opportunity to attend one concert during this course. This will offer students a chance to experience music from genres outside their normal listening parameters and through this extend their knowledge in composition. It is optional, transport and ticket costs to be advised.

Pathway

Tertiary Music Performance or Production Studies. The Armed Forces Bands. Tutoring or teaching.

Assessment Information

Students will select from a combination of standards suited to their skill set and preferred musical pathway.

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: 50
Internal Assessed Credits: 50
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 23730 v5
NZQA Info

Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation application(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27702 v5
NZQA Info

Describe and carry out tasks and responsibilities in a production role in an entertainment and event context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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. 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: 50
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: 38

Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.

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Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.