Subject Code: 1MUE1
Length of course: Semester 1
Credit points: 10 points

Recommended Background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Music (or its equivalent) and at least 2 full years of tuition on their chosen instrument.

Other Advice: It is a requirement that the students undertake instrumental tuition, with either the Instrumental Music Service or a private teacher. In order to take full advantage of the learning in this subject students are It is recommended to also enrol in Music Exploration 2 (in Semester 2)

Provides Pathways: to Stage 2 music subjects

Course Outline:
New in 2018 - SACE Music Advanced subject. It is designed to extend students’ existing musical understanding and skills in creating and responding to music. Students develop and extend their musical literacy and understanding through the exploration of song writing and Music Technology and contemporary musical idioms, and apply it in the creation of their own music. They identify and analyse musical elements, structure, and stylistic features of the music of others. Students reflect on their understanding and develop the ability to appraise and refine their creative works in response to their musical understanding, skills, and techniques. Music Exploration has a focus on Musical Styles, Historical Contexts, and Sound Technology

Topics: Analysis, Musical Styles and Contexts, Composition, Music Technology, and Performance

Assessment:
  • Creative works: Performance and Composition/Arrangement
  • Musical Literacy: Analysis, Musicianship, Reflection

Additional Costs:
Nil