Music Explorations

STAGE 2 - 2026

Music Explorations

Year 12
Length

Full year (20 SACE credits) 

Pre-requisite/
Preferred

Completion of at least 10 credits of Stage I Music
OR 2 years experience on an instrument or voice
OR Involvement in college ensembles
OR private lessons on an instrument 

Additional Costs

Students are encouraged to take private lessons on their instrument. 

Instrument hire (depending on instrument of choice) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Performing skills

  • Creating music (songwriting, beat-making, DJing, composing) 

  • Studying artists and genres 

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Musical Literacy (30%)

  • Melody Composition (10%)  

  • Comparative Analysis (10%)  

  • Critical Review (10%)  

Assessment Type 2: Creative Portfolio (40%)

  • Develop skills in chosen instrument  

OR  

  • Composition style and demonstrate these through a collection of performances or skills demonstrations. 

Assessment Type 3: Creative Connections (30%)

  • Capstone performance or original composition.

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Driven
  2. Disciplined 
  3. Curious 

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