Creative Arts - Music - Stage 2

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

Students undertake a specialised study within or across one or more arts disciplines. They actively participate in the development and presentation of creative arts products. These may take the form of, for example, concerts, recording projects, music video clips, musical production, performances, musicals and song writing. Student analyse and evaluate creative arts products in different contexts and from various perspectives, an 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 2 Creative Arts:

• School based Assessment (70%)

Assessment Type 1: Product (50%) (performance, CD, recording etc) material which demonstrates their investigation, skill development and reflection

Assessment Type 2: Inquiry (20%) Students present two investigations into an area of arts practice of interest to them

• External Assessment (30%)

Assessment Type 3: Practical Skills (30%) Students conduct a focused exploration, application, and evaluation of a skill or skills appropriate to their preferred area of the creative arts

Notes

At Stage 2 students can study only one Creative Arts Subject.