L3MUO

Level 3 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Lynn Jamieson.

Internal Credits: 20+            External Credits: 4

 Music is a fundamental form of expression, both personal and cultural.

Students will choose up top 20 credits. They will choose a personalised program which will be a combination of the standards offered below.

Standards offered include Performance |Solo (8 Credits) , Group (4 Credits), 2nd Instrument (4 Credits), Composition (8 Credits), Songwriting (8 Credits), Arrangement (4 Credits), Research (6 Credits), Music Technology (4-8 credits), Analyse a Substantial Work (4 Credits), Examine the Context of a Substantial Work  (4 Credits), Harmonic and Tonal Analysis (4 Credits External)

Please note: All those undertaking the performance standards must do so in front of an approved audience.  All performance students must be having music lessons in the ITM scheme or with a private tutor. 

Entry to the course is at the discretion of the TIC.


Pre-requisites

Performance experience on an instrument of your choice (voice is an instrument) at a level consistent with four years prior study.  Lessons in the Itinerant scheme or a pre-approved private Music teacher must be taken for the duration of this course. Level 2 NCEA Music is required. All students must be members of a school Music performance group. 

Equipment/Stationery/Trips

$50 - Covers field trips / specialist tutors

Pathway

Music Producer, Recording/Audio Engineer, Private Tutor, Teacher, Performer, Radio Host, DJ, Recording Industry, Booking Agent, Events Coordinator, Roadie, Rockstar, Artist/Band Manager,
Session Musician, Tour Manager, Reviewer, Journalist, Publicist, Composer (Film/Television, Commercials, Commission, Video Games), Artist, Songwriter, Arranger, Director, Conductor, Booking Agent, Concert Hall/Theatre Manager, Promotor, Copyist, Cruise Ship Musician, Instrument Technician, Lyricist, Music Blogger, Promotor, Music Librarian, Music Producer, Music Photographer, Music Store Salesperson/Manager, Music Therapist, Piano Tuner

Assessment Information

To gain an Excellence endorsement, students must complete one external standard.

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.

Total Credits Available: 54 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 50 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32304 v1
NZQA Info
Operate a music sequencing application
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 32305 v1
NZQA Info
Operate a music notation application
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91416 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91417 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91418 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91419 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91421 v3
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91424 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91425 v2
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91849 v1
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 54
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 46

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

NB: All courses offered are subject to viable class numbers and staff availability.

Any Credits and Standards listed on courses are only a guideline.