NCEA Level 1 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Wigram.
Students will have the opportunity to continue to learn more about reading and writing music for their performance instrument and appropriate to genre. They will learn through group performance and by looking at a variety of music styles which will provide the skills for individuals to read and write music according to their level of experience and knowledge. Students will enjoy the e-learning focus to assist both learning and assessment. Students will be supported to enter New Zealand secondary school initiatives such as Smokefree Rockquest, Play it Strange and NZ Chamber Music competitions.
As part of the performance requirements for assessment, students need to continue with a course of instrumental tuition in their performance instrument, throughout the year (either privately or via the college). Students must be prepared to take part in performance opportunities and be working with a tutor as they learn about music performance. Music technology is a new and exciting part of this course. Students can learn about setting up sound for performance and digital sequencing. At this level students also have the option of creating a music video and understanding behaviours in a music context. For the new NCEA in 2023, the course will further incorporate mātauranga Māori concepts of identity in music.
Special Conditions:
- Students must be prepared to take part in performance opportunities.
- It is expected that students will attend scheduled lessons with their tutor and non-attendance for unjustified reasons may result in the student losing this opportunity.
- Students who have lessons with an outside tutor may continue with their current teacher.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is preferable students took this subject in Year 10, or entry with teacher recommendation and audition. If students wish to pursue the Sound & Technology pathway, they do not need to take any practical instrumentation.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Take-home workbooks for each standard will be supplied in class (approx $25 total for all books)
A4 Refill (14B8), own headphones (optional but recommended)
Drummer – must have own drumsticks (which can be purchased for $12 through the music department)
Guitarist – guitar pick/capo/tuner
An iPad or MacBook is recommended for this course, particularly if the student is taking music technology
Pathway
Students can follow a practical music path which leads to a degree or doploma in Contemporary Music at a tertiary level. OR
Students can follow a practical and theoretical path which leads to a degree in Classical, Jazz or Composition at university. OR
Students can take music technology leading a career in Sound Engineering, Recording or Studio work.
Assessment Information
1.1 Assessment takes place in Term 3 when students are ready1.2 There are three assessment opportunities in Term 3
1.4 Students work towards this by creating a portfolio of music they have written. External work is submitted at the start of Term 4.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound for an entertainment and event context
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Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of MIDI sequencing
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Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
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Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
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Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
Pathway Tags
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),
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.