Does this subject contribute to an ATAR? No (Applied Subject)
How many credits does this subject contribute towards QCE? 2
What is Music in Practice?
What makes a student suited to Music in Practice?
Students who achieve success in Music are those who:
What prerequisites must students meet in order to take this subject?
What materials or equipment do I need for this subject?
- Compulsory BYOD with composition software from year 10
What do students study in this subject and how are they assessed?
| | | Unit Overviews | Assessment |
| Year 10 | Semester 1 | Music of the 20th Century | Summative internal assessment 1: 20%
• Performance
Summative internal assessment 2: 20%
• Composition |
| | Semester 2 | Film Music
Through inquiry learning, the following is explored: How do musicians manipulate music elements to communicate narrative when performing, composing and responding to music? | Summative internal assessment 3: 35%
• Integrated project
Summative internal assessment 4: 25%
• Examination |
| Year 11 | Unit 1 | Designs
Through inquiry learning, the following is explored: How does the treatment and combination of different music elements enable musicians to design music that communicates meaning through performance and composition? | Formative internal assessment 1: 20%
• Performance
Formative internal assessment 2: 20%
• Composition |
| | Unit 2 | Identities
Through inquiry learning, the following is explored: How do musicians use their understanding of music elements, concepts and practices to communicate cultural, political, social and personal identities when performing, composing and responding to music? | Formative internal assessment 3: 35%
• Integrated project
Formative internal assessment 4: 25%
• Examination |
| Year 12 | Unit 3 | Innovations
Through inquiry learning, the following is explored: How do musicians incorporate innovative music practices to communicate meaning when performing and composing? | Summative internal assessment 1 (IA1): 20%
• Performance
Summative internal assessment 2 (IA2): 20%
• Composition |
| | Unit 4 | Narratives
Through inquiry learning, the following is explored: How do musicians manipulate music elements to communicate narrative when performing, composing and responding to music? | Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): 35%
• Integrated project
Summative external assessment (EA): 25%
• Examination
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