Level 3 Music
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms E. Steedman.
At this level, students will have the opportunity to create an individual programme.
There are two main pathways:
MAKING MUSIC - a more practical/hands on approach. Students will work with our tutors on continual develop of an instrument or singing. They will also work with a group - and band or ensemble. Other optional standards might include song writing, a second instrument, technology or a project on an aspect of music which they are interested in. Students following this pathway do not need to read music or work on music theory. This pathway usually includes 18 - 24 credits.
MUSIC STUDIES - this pathway has the same performance standards available as MAKING MUSIC but instead of the music technology focus it includes musical analysis, history/context of different pieces, and traditional composition or arranging. This pathway also includes researching an aspect of music which they are interested in. Some students may choose not to have solo performance as their focus on in this option, as they may be more interested in composition or musicology. This pathway usually includes 18 - 24 credits.
Both pathways can be interchangeable and students will select a programme with HOLA Music which works towards their strengths and allows for development as a musician.
Music offers a range of rich learning opportunities which provide students will future focused skills. Confidence and working with others are key, along with resilience, perseverance, presentation skills, creativity, technology, analysis and research.
Recommended Prior Learning
If you did not take Y12 Music please come and see Miss Steedman so that you can get an idea of what standards would work for you in 13Music.
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.
Total Credits Available: 42 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 38 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 42
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.
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.