13 Music Industry
Course Description
Students participate in an industry based music project where they compose, record, produce and market their own album of original music. Students will have the ability to choose from a large range of standards to meet their needs. The course focuses on music industry related skills with a primary focus on songwriting and composition. Alongside this, students also focus on further development of their performance skills as a soloist and a member of a group. This is a full year course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of NCEA Level 2 Music Performance and/or Songwriting is recommended for this course or at the discretion of the Curriculum Leader.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery cost only
Assessment Information
Students can choose which combination of standards they wish to complete to gain approximately 20 credits max.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Operate a music notation application
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Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.