Napier Girls’ High School Napier Girls’ High School

Year 11 Music (MUO)

11MUO
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Purdy.

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Y10 Music or be able to perform competently on a musical instrument


Year 11 Music (MUO)

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

To explore the musical histories of their whakapapa
• be able to discuss diverse music contexts
• understand how diverse contexts inform creative musical output
• understand how music contexts are expressed through combinations of music concepts
• understand how music is a waka to explore diverse worldviews
• explore tikanga and reo features of Māori music
• explore what ihi, wehi, and wana mean in a Māori music context
• explore how music ideas can be communicated with intent
• use music concepts to create an intended effect
• develop awareness of musical performance within contrasting contexts
• participate in music-making
• start to identify pathways in music
• gain experience in performing music for an audience
• experience the process of creating original music
• understand that every music context has its own structures


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

4 Level 1 Achievement Standards

2 internally assessed standards make up 10 credits

2 externally assessed standards make up 10 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Purdy & Mr Atkinson


Learning Areas:

Arts


Pathway

Year 12 Music (MUO)

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 courses in Music
Level 3 courses in Music
Level 1 is preferred but not always necessary prior to the Level 2 or Level 3 course

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, 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, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Nil