Level 3 - Music Technology
Course Description
The Level 3 music technology course provides an opportunity for students to individualise their programme of study through the consideration of project work and developing appropriate strengths in music at this level. Students will have multiple opportunities to complete group performances as they further enhance and refine their instrumental skills in this context as well as the ability to work collaboratively within a group. The use of technology to record, mix, and master is an integral part of the course as well as building each student's ability to communicate their understanding and the role of the process. Students will also undertake songwriting activities, making the connection between lyrics and music and how to best represent these ideas to resonate with an audience. This course has a contemporary focus with an overview of how context leads to the music we recognise today.
Students who complete this course will:
- Enhance their instrumental and performance skills in a group format
- Write and refine lyrics and music to produce songs that capture themes or ideas succinctly
- Setup and operate multitrack recording sessions, mixing and producing hi-fidelity outcomes
- Communicate their understanding of how music is created, captured and released in both digital and analogue formats
Pre-requisites
Students enrolling in this course are expected to
- Have completed the Level 2 music technology course
- Be receiving individual instrumental tuition in their performance instrument
- Have gained the equivalent of Grade Five in performance instrument (or are working towards)
Other students may gain entry to the course at the discretion of the Head of Faculty: performing arts.
Students intending to take this course must be prepared to participate fully in the cultural life offered by St Peter’s.
Course Specific Costs
- Individual instrument lessons are available at the school to support student development on their chosen instrument at $45 per half-hour lesson.
- There is a $175 fee for co-curricular music groups which allows involvement in all musical groups in our performing arts program.
- Students are required to purchase their own pair of quality studio headphones — please see HOD Music for recommendations.
Pathway
Students who have successfully completed this course will have developed performing skills in both a solo and group capacity, enabling them to participate in musical activities in the wider community, have the knowledge and understanding to provide the basis on which tertiary study can be continued in this area and have a wide appreciation of music of different contemporary styles and genres.
Assessment Information
The NCEA Level 3 Music Technology course is in many respects an individualised programme of study. Students have the option of project-based work to further develop musical skills in technology and sound enhancement as well refining their performance skills. Students will have the opportunity to construct a course that provides the appropriate learning challenges to best reflect their chosen pathway.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
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Operate a music sequencing application
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Operate a music notation application
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Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist
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Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group
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Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music
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Music Studies 3.10 - Research a music topic
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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: 34
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.