Level 1 Music (Half Year)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Nansen.
Welcome to Music at Level One. This is an opportunity for students to develop their interest, skills and knowledge in music.
Specific skills learned
PERFORMANCE: You will develop skills on your chosen instrument, (through our itinerant programme and practical music sessions) in order to perform music as a soloist and as a member of a group.
COMPOSITION: You will explore compositional techniques to use in creating 2 pieces of original music.
AURAL PERCEPTION: You will develop aural skills through regular practice over the year, enabling you to transcribe music.
Course Overview
Semester 1
Music 1.2 Demonstrate music performance skills
Music 1.4 Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Semester 2
1.1 Use music skills in a music style
1.3 Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
Recommended Prior Learning
Ideally you would have successfully completed a junior music programme and play an instrument, or sing, competently. Students who did not complete junior music must work extra hard at the beginning of the year to learn the basic music skills needed to progress through this course.
Pathway
Level 2 Music
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
NZQA Info
Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Any information, costs or standards may change.