Year 12

NCEA LEVEL:  2

Curriculum Level: 6/7

Course Length: One Year

Total Credits: 

            14 (Achievement and Unit Standards)

Special Costs:  $20.00 (Music Scores)

Entry Requirements:

-This course may be taken by a student who has successfully taken music in Year 11 and gained ‘achieved’ grades.

OR  who has passed Grade 4 on an instrument. 

Course Outline:

Students will further develop their performance, composition and general musicianship skills.

This Year 4 Achievement Standards worth 14 credits total are compulsory, then students may choose the rest of their course from the list of options below up to a maximum credit value of 14.

There is more of a focus on music technology this year with opportunities for students to record, mix and record their own CD’s using the schools recording studio.

Assessment Outline:

Achievement Standards:

Level 2:

                        14 credits internal assessment (IA) compulsory

                        5 credits internal assessment (IA) optional

                        5 credits external assessment (EA) optional

Unit Standards:

Level 2:

                    14 credits internal assessment (IA) optional

Students should note that it is likely this course will run as a composite class with Year 13.

Out of Class Expectations and Commitments

It is expected that students studying music should:

            1.be learning an instrument and practicing it at home

            2.be involved in music groups at school

            3.attend field trips and rehearsals when required

Where Does it Lead?

Music education develops literacy and numeracy skills.  It also develops cognitive, presentation and communication skills.  These are applicable to all areas of employment.  Music can be studied as a tertiary subject.

For Further Information See:

Mr Buchanan