Contemporary Music - Level 1
CMU1 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: 5737055
Design a project centered around composing and recording two original pieces of music.
Write, perform and record 2 songs to submit for RockQuest, Chamber Music Contest or Jazz Festival
Write, perform and record 2 songs to release on Spotify or YouTube
Utilise DAWs, music notation software and MIDI sequencing to realise projects
Course Overview
Term 1
Use notation software to notate melodic parts from your compositions.
Term 2
Set up a multitrack recording session for your groups two original compositions.
Term 3
Compose two original pieces.
Term 4
Perform one piece as a member of a group.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 26687 v4 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| U.S. 27656 v2 Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91091 v3 Music 1.2 - Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group | 1 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91092 v3 Music 1.3 - Compose two original pieces of music | 1 |
I |
6 |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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