12MUC

Level 2 Contemporary Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Level 2 Contemporary Music

Students who take this course will practise and further develop their skills in both solo and group performance. They will be required to perform substantial contemporary music in front of their peers and will be encouraged to perform externally (e.g. at RockQuest). They will write, perform and record their own music. Students will also learn to understand and operate key elements of music technology – in particular, music notation programs and sequencing software. They will continue to build on the aural skills they gained from Level 1 and sit an external standard which requires them to transcribe aspects of music aurally. 

Students are expected to be having lessons on their chosen instrument/voice and be able to perform at a standard that is reflective of around 4 years of lessons.


Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students.

Level 2 Contemporary Music is an open entry course. In most cases students will have completed either the 11MUS or 11MUC courses, however students with significant musical experience outside of school may apply for this course. Entry is at the discretion of the Course Leader, Miss Barker.

Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.

Pathway

An education in contemporary music can lead to many career pathways, making use of these skills either centrally or laterally. Consider careers in performance, audio technician, music studio production, live-sound production, songwriting, music editor, music/entertainment journalism, media liaison, communications, music education, tutor, etc.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 28 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27656 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 27657 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of the development and usage of music technology, techniques, and associated equipment
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91275 v3
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 28
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.