NCEA Level 2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Wigram
This course builds on the skills of performance and composition developed to a competent level from Level 1. Instrumentation and score reading, will be developed to a competent level. Students will be encouraged to perform at organised events such as the New Zealand Chamber Music Festival or the Rock Quest Competition.
Learning and assessment activities are based around the four strands from the Arts Curriculum document:
- Developing practical knowledge in music (theory, score reading).
- Developing ideas in music (composing music).
- Communicating and interpreting in music (listen to, read and play music).
- Understand music in context (developing knowledge and understanding of a variety of music styles both past and present).
Music technology is offered across 3 standards, which build on one another. An electronics standard where students create a guitar pedal is new at this level and encourages students to apply different forms of knowledge in a music context. Another new standard is the psychology of addiction and how it pertains to musicians in a performance context.
Please Note – While students have the opportunity to further their own interests in music, this course has a set programme of teaching and learning based on the curriculum. Each year a course is designed to allow all students in the class to access at least 14 credits and a subject endorsement through one external paper.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Ring Binder, A4 Refill (14B8), 14M5 refill (A4 manuscript paper) 2B pencil, workbook (handed out in class $15), own headphones (optional but recommended)
Drummer – drumsticks
Guitar – guitar pic/capo/tuner
As part of the performance requirements for assessment, students need to continue with their course of instrumental tuition on their performance instrument throughout the year (either privately or via the college). Extra charges may apply in some cases. It is recommended that lessons be on an individual basis.
Students must be prepared to take part in performance opportunities.
Recommended Prior Learning
The minimum of 14 credits across performance and composition, or auditions may be required for confirmation of entry requirements. Music literacy credits are required from Level 1 for some Level 2 standards. We encourage students to take 20 credits that work toward extending their strengths and building new pathways.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 60 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 50 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard inline with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard inline with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Performance 1 | 7 April |
Performance 2 | 30 June |
Performance 3 | 11 August |
Performance 4 | 21 September |
Performance 5 | 22 September |
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
Term: 1, Week: 10
Term: 2, Week: 9
Term: 3, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard inline with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 1
Term: 3, Week: 1
NZQA Info
There are two performance opportunities at school - 22, 23 June. In addition Chamber Music Competitions and Rockquest are able to be used. This standard is not assessed beyond Semester 1.
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard inline with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
Term: 1, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 3
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
Term: 3, Week: 10
Term: 4, Week: 1
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard inline with NZQA guidelines
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
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,
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.
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