REP23

Level 2,3 Music Recording & Electronic Production (REP23)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Isaacs.

This course provides students with the skills and understanding to be able to record, mix and create music using both live and electronic sound sources. Students will be required to capture and manipulate sound to compose and record music for a range of contexts e.g. film, dance, games, or theatre. The course will be both practical and written and can be taken concurrently with Level 1, 2 or 3 Music. It is designed to provide a pathway into the music industry. Assessment will use a combination of Achievement and Unit Standards at the appropriate NCEA Level of the student.

Course Overview

Term 1
L1 students are introduced to recording software and explore how this can be used to replicate existing music and create a simple sequence.

L2 refresh music production software skills and complete the research of a NZ musician and present to class.

L3 build upon music production software skills and complete in-depth research into a music technology topic of their choosing and design.

Any L2 or 3 students wishing to study composition will work towards this throughout the term. L3 first composition due.

Term 2
L1 students begin work on first composition using music production software. This is due at the end of the term.

L2 students first composition due

L2 students work to complete US32302 to create a musical cover using music production software of artist they research in term 1.

L3 work through and complete US32305 - operating a music sequencing application

L3 students second composition due at the end of the term

Term 3
L1 students complete their second composition using music production software.

L1 & 2 complete US27703 to demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound control and enhancement processes required for a performance context.

L3 students demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of recorded sound through completing US28007 to select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context.

L2 second composition due at the end of the term.

Term 4
L3 students third composition due at end of week 1.

Students continue working on any standards they are yet to complete.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open entry 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x headphones, 1x Flash Drive/USB. Must have: BYOD (not a Chromebook)

Pathway

Careers in the music industry: performing, songwriting, composing, live music entertainment, music education, music production, artist management, marketing and PR, music journalism, recording engineering, music arranging.

The unique skills of the musician are becoming increasingly marketable in a world where communication, confidence, creativity and innovation give graduates an edge. Music plays a central part in the games we play, our social media and our real-life gathering places.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 60 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 60 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 26687 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound for an entertainment and event context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

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

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

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

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

U.S. 27658 v3
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s)
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

U.S. 27703 v6
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound design for an entertainment and event context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

U.S. 28007 v5
NZQA Info
Select and apply a range of processes to enhance sound in a performance context
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

U.S. 32304 v1
NZQA Info
Operate a music sequencing application
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91092 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.3 - Compose two original pieces of music
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

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

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

A.S. 91278 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

A.S. 91419 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

A.S. 91425 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2022-07-22, Week: 2022-07-22

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 60
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 14

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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