Year 13 Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge:
A specialised course of study is tailored to individual Ākonga strengths. Two strands are available: Making Music and Music Studies. Internal assessments cover areas of Performance, Composition and researching music works in context including analysis. Ākonga will continue to develop their skills in composition or arranging or songwriting, music works in context and will extend their skills in critical listening 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. 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, also including a second instrument.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is preferable if students have previously studied Year 12 Music and/or are learning an instrument.
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.
Assessment Information
*Course Recommendation: 16 – 18 credits (combination of internal and external standards)*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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.2 - Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second instrument
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.5 - Integrate aural skills into written representation
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.7 - Analyse a substantial music work
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.9 - Create two arrangements for an ensemble
NZQA Info
Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 54
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.
Pathway Tags
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film), Game Developer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Television Presenter,
Useful Links
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.