L1MUS

NCEA Level 1 Music

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Lea.


Music is an enriching subject and leads to a lifelong enjoyment and appreciation of music. It has been discovered through research, that music develops mental and physical abilities and also develops cooperative and self - expression skills. The activity of working creatively and analytically develops the brain’s capacity to be flexible, to think laterally and to problem-solve.
 

This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Music 

Vocational Pathways: The study of Music equips students with transferable skills, valuable in many areas of employment and leads to a diverse range of career pathways:

  • Performing and creating
  • Research and analysis
  • Problem solving
  • Organisational skills


Art

Recommended Prior Learning

You are able to play an approved instrument (voice, guitar, violin, trumpet, etc)

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91090 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.1 - Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91091 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.2 - Demonstrate ensemble skills through performing a piece of music as a member of a group
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91093 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.4 - Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91095 v3
NZQA Info
Music 1.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of two music works from contrasting contexts
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0