NCEA Level 3 Music Studies 301
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Cameron.
This Achievement Standards course offers a range of standards from both the Music Studies and Practical Music domains. There are 50 credits available and students will be advised on constructing a course comprising approximately 20 credits.
This is an University Entrance Approved Subject
Course Overview
Term 1
Students are introduced to the range of standards on offer.
The students will pick one 8 credit standard and one 4 or 6 credit standard to work on.
Students also are given the opportunity to develop their skills in the 3 external standards so they can choose how many they would like to enter.
If students are studying composition or song writing their first piece is due at the end of the term.
Term 2
Students confirm the standards they would like to enter and in consultation with the teacher devise a course of study to ensure all work is completed by the end of the year.
Students studying solo performance present their first recital.
Students studying composition or song writing: their second piece is due at the end of the term
Term 3
Students continue to work on the standards they are entered for
Students studying composition or song writing: their third piece is due at the end of the term.
There is an increasing focus on the external standards as the term progresses.
Term 4
Students focus on the external exams and continue working on any standards they are yet to complete.
Students studying solo performance present their second recital.
Recommended Prior Learning
Compulsory: A minimum of 12 Music Level 2 credits
Preferable: Performance and theory ability to at least Grade 4
Pathway
Careers in the music industry: performing, songwriting, composing, live music entertainment, music education, music production, artist management, marketing and PR, music journalism, recording engineering, music arranging.
The unique skills of the musician are becoming increasingly marketable in a world where communication, confidence, creativity and innovation give graduates an edge. Music plays a central part in the games we play, our social media and our real-life gathering places.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 58 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 46 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 5
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
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Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 10
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 58
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor,