L2 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. Roberts.
NCEA Level 2 Music (2MUS)
This is a live performance course. Students with a passion for performing and writing their own music should take this class. Where possible, the content focus is centered on the student’s musical interests. This allows the student to explore and develop their music-related interests and career aspirations. Students in this course will perform in school events or other performances and events throughout the year.
The level two Performance Music course is significantly more complex with music-specific knowledge and skills than the level one program.
Through a Pedagogy of Guidance + Action + Experimentation - students who learn in the Arts Faculty will:
- Have opportunities to engage and experiment with a wide range of arts-related technical disciplines in a safe supportive environment.
- Develop a love of the arts with a leisure activity that supports wellbeing.
- Develop the skills and attitudes needed to gain access to further education and/or employment in the creative industries.
- Understand the role of the arts in the world as a tool for making diverse people/cultures visible and as a tool for social justice.
The course provides a comprehensive platform for those students wishing to continue with Level 3 Performance Music. This course is suited to those interested in a career or tertiary study in music performance, or the extensive performing arts sector.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students must play an instrument (voice is included as an instrument) and be receiving weekly lessons with a private tutor or itinerant music teacher.
Pathway
Careers using Music, Drama, and Performing Arts include:
Musician (solo, band, orchestra), Music or Drama Teacher, Songwriter, Conductor, Actor (working in film, Television and Theatre), Theatre Technician, Stage Manager, Prop Builder, Arts Administrator, Barrister, Broadcaster, Choreographer, Cinematographer, Playwright, Copywriter.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music
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Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group
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Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial and contrasting music works
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Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music
Pathway Tags
Musician, Teacher, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Lighting Technician, Model, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
IMPORTANT: Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers, and timetable clashes may occur. Entry into a course may depend on prior performance in the subject area at the Dean and/or Head of Faculty's discretion. In any of the above listed situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the course confirmation process.