Level 2 Composing Music - Creative Sounds - Semester A
2MUCA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Bullot
Aim To develop composition skills and to create two pieces of music.
In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to compose music in varying styles and to arrange existing music. Through this you can develop your own individual compositional style. You will also develop skills in using different modes of technology to write and record your musical ideas. You can create music either individually or in groups with other students within the class. You will learn to critique through modeling others compositions and peer evaluation of your own compositions. It is expected that students will develop skills in all areas but will complete between 6 and 14 credits for assessment. Not all skills taught will be assessed
Pathway
Level 3 Composing Music - Creative Sounds - Semester A
Contributions and Equipment/StationerySoftware fees $5
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.
Recommended Prior Learning
Have achieved six level 1 music credits or by interview with the HOF. Students would benefit from having completed AS91092 "Composing two pieces of music"at Level 1.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 27658 v2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s) | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91271 v2 Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91273 v2 Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble | 2 |
I |
4 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
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