NCEA Level 2 Music Performance Technology 201
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Cameron.
This Practical Music Performance /Music Technology course offers students the opportunity to select a course which can be suited to their strengths. This course focuses on Performance, Composition, Live Sound, Recording and Digital Music Systems. Students can also research an aspect of New Zealand music of their choosing as well.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students work in an individualistic manner, choosing which standards they will undertake in their course. Students pick one Major (Solo Performance or Composition), and two Minors (any of the smaller credit standards). Term 1 will see students focussing on their first Minor.
Term 2
A student's Major focus will be undertaken in Term 2, and Term 3 will see a student completing their course with their second Minor. Students can pick up additional work & standards as they choose, however this is only after the completion of their Major & two Minors.
Term 3
Students keep working on their major and second minor standards, and many start an additional standard.
Term 4
Students ensure all work towards the standards they want to enter is completed.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is helpful if students can play a musical instrument (including voice) to a level the =y would expected to be at after of three years of tuition.
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.
External
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Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound design for an entertainment and event context
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Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music