Creative Arts - Music (Elective) - Stage 1

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

Students have opportunities for a specialised study within or across this arts discipline. They actively participate in the development and presentation of creative arts products. These may take the form of, for example, a concert, recording, projects, music video clips, musical production, performances, musicals and song writing.

Students analyse and evaluate creative arts products in different contexts and from various perspectives and gain an understanding and appreciation of the ways in which creative arts contribute to and shape the intellectual, social, and cultural life of individuals and communities.

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Creative Arts:

• Assessment Type 1: Product

          Students present one arts presentation (eg performance, CD, recording etc) material which demonstrates their investigation, skill development and reflection

• Assessment Type 2: Practical Skills

          Students present one folio which includes a musical skills record and a reflection

• Assessment Type 3: Inquiry

          Students investigate the work of Creative Arts Practitioners

The study of Creative Arts is worth 10 credits.