Music - Level 3
MUS3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: A. Wright
The study of music involves learning to perform, compose and understand music within a broad range of styles.
UE Literacy Credits (Research) // Solo performances // Extended compositions // Arrangements
Musical knowledge // Research assignment // Aural Skills // Music Analysis
Students design their own course of 14 - 20 credits in consultation with their teacher
See below for an example of how a possible course could be constructed.
Senior students taking performance assessment standards are expected to be taking regular instrumental or vocal tuition – this can be at school OR privately.
Course Overview
Term 1
An example of a possible course:
-Weekly external exam preparation: aural and/ or score reading
-Solo Performance Preparation
-Composition: students use recording and notation software to compose three original pieces
Term 2
An example of a possible course:
-Weekly external exam preparation: aural and/ or score reading
-Solo Performance Preparation: First Program Assessment
-Composition: students use recording and notation software to compose three original pieces
Term 3
An example of a possible course:
-Weekly external exam preparation: aural and/ or score reading
-Solo Performance Preparation: Second Program Assessment
-Composition: students use recording and notation software to compose three original pieces
Term 4
External Exam Preparation
If you did not take the course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 14 credits in that course, you will need HOD approval
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91423 v2 Music Studies 3.8 - Examine the influence of context on a substantial music work | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91419 v2 Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music | 3 |
I |
8 |
* |
||
| A.S. 91416 v2 Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist | 3 |
I |
8 |
* |
||
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
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