1MUS

1MUS - Level 1 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Mackenzie.

The music course will examine a wide range of music.  It will explore musical contexts (historical, social etc) and how this influences our responses as listeners, composers and performers.  Students might study genres of music such as film music, Maori music, traditional orchestral music, jazz or musical theater and use the knowledge gained to enhance the quality of their solo and group performance, composition and analysis.  

Students from all musical backgrounds are encouraged to take this course.

Recommended Prior Learning

At least one year's tuition on an instrument is preferred and ongoing tuition (which can be arranged in school) is essential. Participation in a co-curricular ensemble is encouraged and expected.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

External instrumental/theory exams (if applicable).

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: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91948 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
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. 91950 v3
NZQA Info

Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0