Horizon - Music
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr E. Edmonds.
This course has a strong emphasis on performance and composition, as well as covering music theory and music set works. The achievement and unit standards offered means that this course is flexible to catering to students’ individual strengths.
NCEA Level 3 Music aims to encourage music performance and music knowledge to continue through to higher level music and lay the foundation for working in all fields of music in the future.
Recommended Prior Learning
GULM, GUCR, Instrument /vocal lessons, SISTEMA, external music programmes
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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 3.11 - Compose three original songs that express imaginative thinking
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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 Possibilities
Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Dancer, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor,