AMU4M
Music
University/college Preparation
This course enables students to enhance their musical literacy through the creation, appreciation, analysis, and performance of music. Students will perform traditional, commercial, and art music, and will respond with insight to live and recorded performances. Students will enhance their understanding of the function of music in society and the impact of music on themselves and various communities and cultures. Students will analyse how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers.
Prerequisite: Music, Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Type：University Preparation
Credit Value：1.0
Curriculum Policy：
A. CREATING AND PRESENTING
A1. The Creative Process: apply the stages of the creative process when performing notated and/or improvised music and composing and/or arranging music;
A2. The Elements of Music: apply the elements of music when performing notated and improvised music and composing and/or arranging music;
A3. Techniques and Technologies: use a range of techniques and technological tools in a variety of applications related to music.
B. REFLECTING, RESPONDING, AND ANALYSING
B1. The Critical Analysis Process: use the critical analysis process when responding to, analysing, reflecting on, and interpreting music;
B2. Music and Society: demonstrate an understanding of social and cultural influences on and effects and functions of traditional, commercial, and art music;
B3. Skills and Personal Growth: demonstrate an understanding of how performing, creating, and critically analysing music has affected their skills and personal development;
B4. Connections Beyond the Classroom: assess opportunities and requirements for continued engagement in music.
C. FOUNDATIONS
C1. Theory and Terminology: demonstrate an understanding of music theory with respect to concepts of notation and the elements and other components of music, and use appropriate terminology relating to them;
C2. Characteristics and Development of Musical Forms: demonstrate an understanding of the origins, development, and characteristics of various forms of music;
C3. Conventions and Responsible Practices: demonstrate an understanding of conventions and responsible practices relating to music.