12 Music 1
12MU1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Neil Watson.
PrerequisitesAt least 15 credits in Level 1 Music MCEA course (11MU1) with at least Achieved in the Term 4 MCEA exam.
Evidence of a musical background in both performance and theory will have to be shown. Students must continue to have lessons on their major instrument and be part of a school music group approved by the HoD.
OR HoD approval.
In Level 2 Music, students will learn solo and group performance skills. Through transforming a selected piece of music to an instrumentation, students will develop their knowledge of various chosen instruments. They will also compose two pieces of music to develop their composition skills and investigate and present an aspect of New Zealand music to describe musical features and context. During aural training and music materials sessions, students will also learn to identify, describe and transcribe music elements and fundamental materials of music. Success in this course will lead to Level 3 Music. This course contributes to Level 2 NCEA.
The credits listed below are the full list of Level 2 Music standards on offer - Students will not be entered for all of these standards.
Faculties:
Pathway Career Pathways
Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery*12MU1* - Supplementary costs: Nil