Level 1 Developing Music (MUS101)
MUS101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr M. Isaacs.
Recommended Prior Learning1. At least 2 years of prior tuition in voice or a musical instrument or equivalent skill level
2. A developing knowledge of how to read and write music or a basic understanding of music technology.
3. The student must attend voice or instrumental lessons all year, be committed to regular practice and participate in at least one school group eg String Orchestra, Choir, Jazz Band, Kapa Haka, Poly Club
This general course further develops the basic musical skill and knowledge learned in the junior school. The learning is suited to students who not only wish to perform, compose, and explore technology but also want to learn how to apply the essentials of theory, and explore music in its social context. Students will be offered the opportunity to build upon their foundational music skills by completing the following:
Solo or group performances - Students are encouraged to explore the fundamentals of different genre, start developing technique on their instrument and begin exploring expressive qualities required to communicate with an audience.
Composition portfolios - Students will develop their inner ear, aesthetic judgement and their ability to communicate simple narratives and emotions through music.
Analysis of a range of music styles - Students build a foundational understanding of musical literacy and identify the application of theoretical concepts in both written and aural contexts.
Explore the impact of context on pieces of music- Students will become aware of the influence of society on how and why music is made and will begin to identify basic theory concepts in contrasting pieces of music.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students are introduced to the standards, requirements and routines for the course.
Students develop an understanding of the key elements of music through completing an introductory unit on music foundations. This unit explores a range of musical and technological skills and ensures that all students are equipped with a basic set of skills to use throughout the course. The students will then learn how to identify and describe key features within different musical styles and will also start to develop a basic understanding of how to apply these using the music software Ableton. This work will support the students towards completing AS 1.1 Use music skills in a music style and AS 1.4 Shape music ideas to create an original composition later in the year.
Term 2
Throughout this term students will work towards completing AS 1.1 'Use music skills in a music style' as they undertake focused listening of different styles, develop their production skills on music software, and investigate how music theory can help them to interpret musical scores. Part way through this unit the students will select a specific style to focus on and will prepare a formative solo performance to deliver to the class, setting them up for their summative assessment in Term 3. Towards the end of term 2 the students will choose to either recreate a song of their choice, transcribe an instrumental solo, or conduct an ensemble for their AS 1.1 assessment.
Term 3
Students will be offered either solo or group performance opportunities to develop their performance skills as a part of the SHC Musical Roadshow - a performing arts concert which tours around local kura. This will support them towards presenting their group or solo performance as a part of the SHC Performing Arts Assessment Evenings later in Term 3. This performance will be used for the assessment of AS 1.2 Demonstrate performance skills.
Students will also complete the learning of the unit: Composing - what to do with original ideas. This unit will involve broad listening, workshops, songwriting composing exercises, instrumental activities and exploring forms and expressive tools to allow the students to create an original piece of music. The students will be required to work either individually or collaboratively to create a digital portfolio using Ableton for the assessment AS 1.4 Shape music ideas to create an original composition.
Term 4
If required, students will have the opportunity to select an area to further their knowledge in the following:
- Recording
- Live sound
- Arrangement
- Composition
- Score analysis
Level 1 optional courses, Performing Arts
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Please note that only A.S. 91951 is marked externally and this submission will be before October 25.
Level 2 Understanding Music (MUS202), Level 2,3 Music Recording & Electronic Production (REP23)
You can take Level 2 Music and/or Level 2,3 Recording and Electronic production which can lead to a variety of pathways in Music performance, production or composition. Please see the link below for more information: https://ncea.education.govt.nz/arts/music?view=learning#field_subject_learning_pathway
Career PathwaysArt Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Tertiary Lecturer, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Private Teacher/Tutor
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery1 x Ringbinder, 1 x 14B8 lined refill, 1 x 14M5 Music Loose Leaf Refill Pad, 2 x 2B pencils, 1x Flash Drive/USB. A $10 course contribution.