Level Two Music
Level
NCEA Level 2 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
Open to all students who took music at Level 1, but also open to musicians studying it for the first time at a senior level. It is strongly advised that students be able to sing or play an instrument upon starting the course.
Cost
Nil
Course Outline
Students will learn to perform, compose, research and analyse music from different styles, and develop their theory knowledge and aural skills.
Students will choose a combination of 20-24 credits based on individual strengths.
Performances are in front of an audience. These can be outside of school. For example, Gold Guitars, Competitions etc.
Assessment
Internals
AS 91270 - Perform as a soloist 6 credits
AS 91274 - Perform as a soloist on a second instrument 3 credits
AS 91272 - Perform as an ensemble 4 credits
AS 91271 - Compose music 6 credits
AS 91273 - Create an instrumentation 4 credits
AS 91278 - Investigate an aspect of NZ Music 4 Credits
Externals
AS 91275 - Aural skills 4 credits
AS 91276 - Score reading 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
University and Polytechnic programmes