1MUSC

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.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32300 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of MIDI sequencing


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32301 v1
NZQA Info

Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of a music notation application


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91094 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.5 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91095 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91949 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91951 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.