NCEA Subject Detail

Music NCEA Level 2

12MUS

UE:

This subject leads to an approved UE course of study.

Background:

Students taking this course should have at least three years experience playing a musical instrument or singing. Confident knowledge of music theory is helpful but not essential to begin this course. Students taking this course will be expected to have individual or small group tuition on their chosen instrument. This is available through the itinerant music programme if needed. Note: Students who did not complete NCEA Level 1 Music may still take this course if they meet the above requirements. Note: Students who did not complete NCEA Level 1 Music may still take this course if they meet the above requirements.

Course Description:

The course develops a wide range of musical skill and knowledge. There are opportunities for creative musicianship through composition and performance. The musical knowledge component challenges students to analyse a variety of musical works and utilise advanced music theory skills. Note: Students complete Making Music either 2.1 or 2.4 but may complete both with approval from the HOD Music Curriculum. Students have a choice of 7 Optional Internal assessments

Topics:

Score-reading and Aural Skills	Composition & Instrumentation
Musical Knowledge & Analysis	Performance (Solo & Group)

Achievement Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
2	91276	Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores	4	External	Compulsory
2	91277	Music Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of two substantial contrasting music works	6	External	Compulsory
2	27657	Demonstrate knowledge of the development and usage of music technology equipment and techniques	4	Internal	Optional
2	27658	Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation	4	Internal	Optional
2	91270	Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist	6	Internal	Optional
2	91271	Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music	6	Internal	Optional
2	91272	Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group	4	Internal	Optional
2	91273	Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble	4	Internal	Optional
2	91274	Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument	3	Internal	Optional
2	91278	Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music	4	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
2	Achievement	External	Compulsory	2	10
2	Achievement	Internal	Compulsory	1	4
2	Achievement	Internal	Optional	7	31