Mountainview High School Mountainview High School

Level 3 Music

13MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Duncan.

Level 3 Music  MUS 301

This course is designed for students who enjoy music making and also for those looking to pursue Music at tertiary level. It will be based around learning to perform music and creating your own.

This course takes a 'hands on' practical approach to learning music. The assessments are built around music composition and performance. Students can select their assessment points based on their interests and strengths.

In composition students learn to create their own music - from songs to symphonies.

In performance students learn an instrument and perform in both solo and group situations.

Music history and theory are woven into the learning.

A genuine desire to create, re-create and appreciate music.  Students are encouraged to be learning an instrument or voice.  This course is designed to heighten musical awareness in students and sharpen musical skills with the emphasis on practical music making.

NOTE: Individual assessment programmes will be designed for each student at the beginning of the course to suit their strengths and focus - aiming for approximately 20 credit totals for each student

For further information see:  Mr Duncan



Subject Areas:

Arts


Assessment Policy & Procedures
Career Pathways

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, Television Presenter