Year 12
Music NCEA L2
In year 12 Music you are to focus on what type of musician you want to be and choose a course that best suits you
All Rounder
2.1 Solo Performance (2 substantial pieces) - 6 Credits
2.3 Group Performance (1 substantial piece) - 4 Credits
2.9 Investigation into New Zealand Music - 4 credits
2.4 Composition (2 substantial pieces) - 6 Credits
Extras
32302 Midi Sequencing - 3 credits
2.7 Music Works (Exam) - 6 credits
Performer
2.1 Solo Performance (2 substantial pieces) - 6 Credits
2.3 Group Performance (1 substantial piece) - 4 Credits
2.9 Investigation into New Zealand Music - 4 credits
2.7 Music Works (Exam) - 6 credits
Extras
2.2 2nd instrument solo (1 substantial piece) - 3 credits
2.4 Composition (2 substantial pieces) - 6 Credits
Creator
2.4 Composition (2 substantial pieces) - 6 Credits
2.9 Investigation into New Zealand Music - 4 credits
2.3 Group Performance (1 substantial piece) - 4 Credits
2.7 Music Works (Exam) - 6 credits
Extras
32302 Midi Sequencing - 3 credits
27657 Music Technology Knowledge - 4 credits
Year 12 Music - Making Music
Course Description
This course is designed to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in creating, performing, and analyzing music. The course will cover the NCEA achievement standards in Making Music, with a focus on developing composition and performance skills.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Create original music compositions that demonstrate a range of musical elements and techniques.
Perform music confidently and competently, demonstrating an understanding of expressive and technical skills.
Analyze music from a range of styles and genres, using appropriate terminology and concepts.
Course Outline
Term 1:
Introduction to the course and assessment requirements.
Basic music theory and notation, including rhythm, melody, harmony, and form.
Introduction to music software and technology, including digital audio workstations (DAWs) and notation software.
Composition and arrangement techniques, including creating motifs and melodies, developing chord progressions, and using instrumentation and arrangement.
Term 2:
Advanced music theory and notation, including extended chord progressions, modulation, and advanced rhythmic concepts.
Performance techniques, including warm-up exercises, breathing and phrasing, and interpretation of notation.
Introduction to music analysis, including identifying musical elements and structures, and using appropriate terminology.
Term 3:
Composition and arrangement project, focusing on developing a complete composition in a chosen style or genre.
Performance preparation and rehearsal, including choosing appropriate repertoire and developing technical and expressive skills.
Analysis of music from a range of styles and genres, using appropriate terminology and concepts.
Term 4:
Performance assessment, including individual performance and group performance opportunities.
Composition and/or arrangement portfolio submission, including a reflective commentary on the creative process and the musical elements and techniques used.
Written exam preparation, including listening and analysis of music from a range of styles and genres.
Written exam assessment.