12MUS

Level 2 Music

Course Description

Contact Person: B. Banks.

This course challenges students to perform, compose and understand more complex aspects of music. Students will broaden their academic knowledge by looking at how instruments work together and will start making meaningful links between the practical side of music and its written form. Students will develop their creativity in composition by using a range of music technologies, as well as developing their ability to perform in front of others. Students are able to choose which standards they take, leading to a course that will suit their particular interest and pathway in music. this course is suitable for students who are passionate about music, regardless of what genre they are interested in! There are many opportunities for students to perform publicly throughout the year.


Entry Requirements

11MUS or grade 4+ on a musical instrument

Contributions and Equipment

All students enrolled in this course are eligible for music lessons.
Photocopying of resources: $15.00

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 35
Internal Assessed Credits: 27
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 3
Term: 3, Week: 7

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: 3, Week: 7

A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7

A.S. 91273 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91274 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7

A.S. 91275 v3
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91276 v3
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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: 3, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 35
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses are based on student choice, so some courses may not run.