NCEA Level 3 Music
Course Description
In this course, we will build on skills gained in Level 2 Music in performance, creative work, and musical research.
The Level 3 course will differentiate to meet the needs and skills of each student individually.
Students can bring up to two areas together i.e. performance and composition, OR, composition and research, OR, research and performance.
Performance students will prepare a repertoire for solo and group performances which will take place in front of an audience.
Students focusing on composition or songwriting will prepare a portfolio of original and imaginative work using genre-appropriate musical conventions to capture and represent substantial creative ideas.
Students focusing on musicology will explore in-depth, contextual and analytical concepts about one substantial piece of music to complete one internal and one external standard.
NOTE: Assessment Standards shown below include optional choices:
(91416 OR 91425), (91418 OR 91422), (91419 OR 91849) and 91423.
Recommended Prior Learning
You must have taken Level 2 Music and gained at least 12 credits.
You must be actively learning an instrument or having voice lessons, either through itinerant music lessons at school, or in regular private music lessons.
The expectation is that you will attend at least one instrumental or vocal lesson once a week.
Contributions and Equipment/ Stationary - Costs are applicable for Adult students only
Individual Software Licensing $20
Pathway
Singer
DJ
Music Producer
Songwriter
Lyricist
Performer
Composer
Sound Design for theatre/film
Social research
Communications
Arts and culture administration
Events management
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
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
Costs may change and credits will differ!
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