Level 1 Music
Option Selection will be opened again in January 2024. Information is currently being updated and may change at any time.
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Holmes.
Students will:
- Learn how to use music technology equipment (used in music studios around the world).
- Build your musical theory knowledge.
- Create original songs/compositions in groups or individually.
- Prepare and present performances of music individually and collaboratively.
- Analyse a range of music in relation to historical, social, and cultural contexts.
Each student will be required to create a course that contains a minimum of 16 credits. This will be in consultation with the class teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Music or HOD approval.
Pathway
Music: Promoter, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Singer/Musician, Teaching, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound engineer, Radio Announcer, Music Performer, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Stage
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is eligible for course endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of MIDI sequencing
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Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of a music notation application
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Music 1.5 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores
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Music 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
Music: Promoter, Stage Manager, Events Manager, Singer/Musician, Teaching, Actor, Art Director (Film/Television/Stage), Artistic Director, Cinema Projectionist, Dancer, Director (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Entertainer, Film and Video Editor, Film/Television Camera Operator, Light Technician, Media Producer, Musician, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Radio/Stage), Radio Presenter, Sound Technician, Television Presenter, Primary School Teacher, Private Teacher/Tutor, Tertiary Lecturer, Diversional Therapist, Music Teacher, Sound engineer, Radio Announcer, Music Performer, Production Assistant (Film/Television/Stage),
Disclaimer
NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.