NCEA Level 2 Music
L2MUS Subject DescriptionTeacher 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 3 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
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91270 v2 Making Music 2.1 - Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist | 2 |
I |
6 |
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| A.S. 91272 v2 Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91273 v2 Music Studies 2.8 - Devise an instrumentation for an ensemble | 2 |
I |
4 |
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| A.S. 91276 v3 Music Studies 2.6 - Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music scores | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.