3MPJ

Level 3 Music Projects

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr G. McLarin.

This course is for students who are interested in furthering their skills in:

  • Rehearsing and performing music in a group
  • Composing music and/or song writing
  • Using music technology

Course Overview

Term 1
Songwriting and Group Composition/performance

Term 2
Group performance and Solo Performance

Term 3
Solo Performance and composition portfolio

Who would be interested in this course?

Students whop have previously demonstrated some achievement in 2MST or 2MPJ or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Sufficient skills on an instrument to contribute to a group.

Basic music theory knowledge is recommended.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A clear file folder and basic stationery will be useful

Assessment Information

Up to 20 credits will be selected from the above standards. Solo performance is optional, however encouraged as part of students instrumental development.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 24
Internal Assessed Credits: 24
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32304 v1
NZQA Info

Operate a music sequencing application


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91416 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.1 - Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91418 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial pieces of music as a member of a group


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91419 v2
NZQA Info

Making Music 3.4 - Communicate musical intention by composing three original pieces of music


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 8
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.