12MUS

Year 12 Music

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Cooney.

A fun course of study is tailored to individual Ākonga strengths and interests in Music. Two strands are available:  Making Music and Music Studies where Ākonga can specialise in Performance, Composition and Musical Knowledge. Ākonga will continue to develop their skills in composition or instrumentation, musical in context and will extend their skills in critical listening.  In the Making Music strand, Ākonga have the opportunity to perform pieces they are preparing in their instrumental lessons to gain credits towards NCEA in Group and Solo Performance, including a second instrument. 

Ākonga will study areas of Composition, Critical listening, Music technology and Music in context, where they can build confidence in their value as musicians that bring their own experiences and culture to explore how music relates to their sense of identity.

Ākonga will work both independently and collaboratively to produce and perform music, expressing music through practical application. 

*Course Recommendation: 16 – 18 credits (combination of internal and external standards)*

Pathway

Music is a rich part of the culture of Aotearoa. It is a vital part of life for Māori and Pacific communities, as an art form that can be used to express histories, local contexts, language, aspirations, and mātauranga Māori and Pacific knowledges.

Being an active participant in music enhances personal wellbeing. In Music, ākonga can develop confidence in their ability to express themselves creatively and emotionally through the creation of original music.

Through studying music, ākonga can develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and explore different contexts and kaupapa. Music can be a waka, or vaka, for ākonga to connect with their whakapapa and engage with their own, and others’ contexts, spirituality, emotions, and ideas.

Learning about music enables ākonga to understand it is a sonic language born of context that communicates layered meaning in expressive musical works. They can learn to express and interpret ideas within diverse creative, technological, and cultural frameworks.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 35
Internal Assessed Credits: 27
External Assessed Credits: 8
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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91271 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91273 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91274 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.2 - Perform a substantial piece of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91275 v3
NZQA Info

Making Music 2.5 - Demonstrate aural understanding through written representation


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91276 v3
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91278 v2
NZQA Info

Music Studies 2.9 - Investigate an aspect of New Zealand music


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 35
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.