Westlake Boys High School Westlake Boys High School

Year 9 Music - Core

9TMU
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr W. Robinson.

Entry Criteria

This course is open entry for all students.

Core Music is Compulsory for all Year 9 students.



Year 9 Music - Core

Core Music is an introduction to the basics of music, including: aural (listening) skills, rhythm, composition, performing, computer and written notation, and music in the world we live in.


Assessment

Regular in-class assessment. These take the form of on-going in-class performance assessment. There are no formal examinations.



Learning Areas:

Music


Pathway

Year 10 Music - Institute, Year 10 Music - Option

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.


Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.


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.