Music Studies

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 12

Category

The Arts

Core or Elective

Elective

Pre-requisites

Students wishing to undertake this course should have successfully completed Stage 1 Music.

Subject Description

Students who enrol in Music Studies are expected to apply knowledge and understanding of musical elements by deconstructing, analysing and interpreting musical works and styles. Students will also apply musical skills and techniques in developing, refining and presenting creative works through manipulating musical elements, applying a range of musical literacy skills, including aural perception and notation. Students will synthesise their findings and express musical ideas. Reflection on musical influences on their own creative works is also vital to this course.

Students are expected to be performing on their instrument or voice at Grade 5 AMEB level or higher with Grade 4 AMEB theory. Students wishing to undertake this course should have successfully completed Stage 1 Music.

Content

Students will develop skills in:

  • Live performance to an audience
  • Theory and aural work
  • Composing and/or arranging
  • Research and analysis
  • Synthesis and reflection
Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Music Studies:

School-based Assessment (70%)
Assessment Type 1: Creative Works (40%)
Assessment Type 2: Musical Literacy (30%)

External Assessment (30%)
Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%)

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Marian - Year 12 - Music Studies