Kaipara College Kaipara College

L1 Music

1MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Brown.

NCEA Level 1 Music (1MUS)

Students with a passion for performing and writing their own music should take this class. 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 artistic expressions and genres in a safe supportive environment.  
  • Develop a love of the arts as a form of self expression and 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.

Music is a rich part of the diverse cultures of Aotearoa New Zealand. It is a vital part of life for many communities and is an art form that can be used to express histories, knowledge bases, local contexts, language, and aspirations. Through music, ākonga (learners) can develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and explore different contexts and kaupapa. Music can be a waka for ākonga to connect with their whakapapa and engage with contexts, spirituality, emotions, and the ideas of others. They can build confidence as artists by bringing their own experiences and cultures to their music making. 

In Music, it is anticipated that ākonga ways of being in the world are harnessed to shape teaching, learning, and assessment. The experiences, knowledges, values, and worldviews of ākonga within te ao Māori and the Pacific region are integral to musical understanding and engagement in this subject. This means that a wide and inclusive range of musical concepts will be visible and drawn upon within teaching and learning programmes. Ākonga can learn about music as a language, with its own structures, elements, and symbols. They will build an understanding of how music forms and musical engagement within te ao Māori are guided by tikanga. Similarly, music forms and musical engagement by Pacific peoples are informed by Pacific worldviews and values. They will also learn to express and interpret ideas within diverse creative, technological, and cultural frameworks. This can include exploring music concepts related to various music contexts. In this subject, ākonga can develop confidence in their ability to express themselves creatively and emotionally through making original music and performing to an audience. Ākonga may work both independently and collaboratively as they continually develop their craft through feedback, reflection, and dedication.

Participating in music enhances personal and collective wellbeing. An aspiration for music educators is to encourage ākonga to be active participants in music, rather than passive consumers of it. Ākonga can start to understand how learning music can contribute to future study and work pathways across a wide range of areas, including the arts and media, business, community services, education, social sciences, and technology.

https://ncea.education.govt.nz/arts/music?view=learning


Learning Areas:

2024 NCEA Level 1 Courses, Arts


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Pathway

L2 Music

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.


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. Students will need a clearfile and headphones. Students must also play an instrument (voice is included as an instrument) and be receiving weekly lessons with a private tutor or itinerant music teacher if they wish to take NCEA Level One Music.


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.