Pukekohe High School
Year 10 Music - Semester
Course Description
Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr S. Granshaw.
10MUS (Semester) is a practical music making course that will develop or enhance your performance skills on acoustic guitar and rock band instruments including bass, drums and vocals. You will create compositions using live instruments and industry-standard software such as ProTool, and Soundtrap. The practical aspects of this course will be underpinned by the study of music theory and compositional techniques including song writing.
You will learn more challenging pieces to help you develop as a musician. You will participate in regular live performances, as part of a group and individually as a solo musician. You will gradually increase your confidence and expertise as a musician and performer.
10MUS (Semester) runs for two terms only. If you know that you will not take music at NCEA level 1, but would like to develop your musical ability, this 10 Music Semester course could be an option for you. I is a good option to follow on from the 9MUS course if you are unable to, or do not wish to take a full Year 10 course in Music.. Please note that the full year Music courses provide the best foundation for Year 11. Please discuss with a Music Teacher if you are uncertain.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of the 9MUS or 9MUB courses. Also ideal for students who have developed/have been developing instrumental or vocal skills inside and outside of school. Experience and skill in Music other than Year 9 Music courses will also provide a great foundation for this course.
Pathway
Students have a choice to select either 10 MUS or 10 MUB. If you are uncertain about which course is best for you, please talk to Ms Kikuno or Mr Granshaw. Many Pukekohe High School graduates have gone on to study Music at tertiary level, training to become professional musicians, tutors, or sound and studio technicians. Many others have continued to pursue life-long active enjoyment of music in their personal lives.
Studying Music at school is not just for students who wish to follow a career path in Music. Skills and key competencies learnt in this subject are transferable to a wide range of careers. Research has shown that students who take Music develop more self-confidence, are conditioned to work hard for results, are more creative, are better at problem-solving and analysing patterns (Mathematics), can work better in a group, and connect with others better.
Assessment Information
You will be assessed in a range of ways from live performance work, composition assignments and theory tests. Performance, Composition and Musical Theory are assessed. Some assessments will be as part of a group, and others will be as a solo musician.Pathway Tags
Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Film and Video Editor, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Television Presenter, Actor, Entertainer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Musician, Artistic Director, Sound Technician, Event Manager,
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