Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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Description
This course caters to meet a diverse range of
student musical interests and skills. A total of 48
credits is available to any of the following:
- Highly Competent Performer
Students present a portfolio of performances
which are worth 12 credits. Performance work
may be supplemented by submission of Level
5 unit standard and unit standard in Second
Instrument.
- Well Developed Composer
Students present a portfolio of compositions
which are worth 12 credits. Those who
are beyond Level 3 might consider a Level 5
unit standard in music composition may be
supplemented through Level 5 unit standard
and unit standard in composition.
- Well Developed Ear
Developskills inlisteningandinthenotationof
musical scores.
- Likes Studying Music Works
The examination of various musical styles with
detailed analysis of specific works.
- Enjoys Research
The student has the ability to undertake a
Level 3 research task that covers his field of
musical interest.
- Student with Recording and Sound Systems
knowledge.
Courses are available in unit standard for
Sound and Sound Production for interested
students.
- Students with a strong interest in rock/jazz/
contemporary music
All Music achievement standards cater for the
increasingly wide range of musical styles
available to students. Courses can be
supplemented/added to by various US
available in contemporary music.
Assessment
Internal assessment is carried out by the Music
staff in association with specialist instrumental
tutors. Samples of student work are moderated
through NZQA moderation. Students at this level
can elect to have any combination of internal and
external examinations provided they submit a
balanced programme of study.