Music Explorations

STAGE 2 - 2027

Music Explorations

Year 12
Length

Full year (20 SACE credits) - ATAR Eligible: Yes

Required

Stage I Music
 

Preferred

Private Instrumental Lessons

Additional Information

You will be required to participate in an ensemble: 

  • Choir 
  • Rock Band 
  • String Ensemble 
  • Wind Ensemble 
  • Drum Line 

AND/OR 

Attend private Instrumental Lessons 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Concepts

  • Create music your way - perform, compose, arrange or produce using instruments, voice or music technology as you explore styles that matter to you 
  • Work with recording, production, sound design and live performance as you test ideas, take creative risks and refine your sound 
  • Analyse professional works and live performances to shape your own creative choices and musical identity 
  • Present original music to live audiences and submit a final creative piece that brings together your skills, influences and artistic voice 

School Assessment (70%) 

Assessment Type 1: Musical Literacy - (30%) 

  • Critical Review (10%) 

  • Comparative Analysis (10%) 

  • Melody Composition (10%) 

Assessment Type 2: Explorations - (40%) 

  • Portfolio  

 

External Assessment (30%) 

Assessment Type 3: Creative Connections (30%) 

  • Creative Work and Discussion 

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