12MUS

12 Music

Course Description

Students will continue to develop their skills in using the school recording studio, in conjunction with developing songwriting, solo and group performance skills. Students will also contribute to the organising and running of one of our successful concerts. This course continues from the Level 1 performance music course with the focus on developing students’ skills in recording, songwriting and music performance.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery costs only.

Pathway

Career pathways in music include roles such as:
Performer (singer, instrumentalist), composer, music producer, sound engineer, music teacher, conductor, music therapist, arranger, and music director.

Additional opportunities are available in:
Music journalism, music licensing, event management, music marketing, artist management, and roles within the recording industry, such as A&R (Artists and Repertoire) and music publishing.

Assessment Information

US27705 v5 is optional.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 23 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27702 v5
NZQA Info
Describe and carry out tasks and responsibilities in a production role in an entertainment and event context
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32303 v1
NZQA Info
Apply knowledge of a music notation application
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0