1MUS

Level 1 Music

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Woller.

This course is about applying music skills in the contexts of performance, composition, and analysis. Reading music notation is an important aspect of the course. Learning an instrument or singing is essential and can be undertaken through itinerant music lessons at school or privately. Each student will be assessed in approximately 20 credits from the menu of standards available.

Preferred Prior Learning

Open Entry but learning an instrument or singing is essential.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91270 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist

Only available by special invitation by the teacher for those who demonstrate performance skills far beyond Level 1.

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91272 v2
NZQA Info
Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group

Only offered to students who demonstrate performance skills far beyond Level 1.

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91948 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Use music skills in a music style
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91949 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate music performance skills
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91950 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of music in relation to contexts
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91951 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.4 - Shape music ideas to create an original composition
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 30
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0