NCEA Level 1 Music Studies 101
MSS101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: M. Cameron
Music 101
This course covers the aspects of performance as a soloist and as part of a group, composition, aural transcription, score analysis and musical knowledge. This course is suited to students who not only wish to perform and compose, but also study the rudiments of theory, and music in its historical context.
Pathway
NCEA Level 2 Music Performance Technology 201, NCEA Level 2 Music Studies 201
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery$11 to cover specialist classroom equipment. There are no days out of school but itinerant music lessons will be scheduled on a rotating timetable basis for those opting for these.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Music or HOD's discretion. Performance and theory ability at a Grade 3 level is recommended.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
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A.S. 91090 v3
Music 1.1 - Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
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1 |
I |
6 |
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A.S. 91091 v3
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
1 |
I |
4 |
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A.S. 91092 v3
Music 1.3 - Compose two original pieces of music
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1 |
I |
6 |
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A.S. 91093 v3
Music 1.4 - Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription
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1 |
E |
4 |
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A.S. 91094 v3
Music 1.5 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores
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1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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A.S. 91095 v3
Music 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts
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1 |
I |
6 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 22 credits.