Module Outline
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Music Studies A
Music Studies A
Module
National Code
State Code
63238
63238
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
34
Description
To develop the ability to read and
write music in relation to pitch and
rhythm.
To develop the ability to write major scales and understand scale degrees,
intervals and chords in relation to the scales concerned.
To be able to appreciate and understand
the main features and composers of the
Baroque and Classical periods.
write music in relation to pitch and
rhythm.
To develop the ability to write major scales and understand scale degrees,
intervals and chords in relation to the scales concerned.
To be able to appreciate and understand
the main features and composers of the
Baroque and Classical periods.
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%
Test 1:
Written test on pitch of notes and note
and rest values 10%
Test 2:
Written test on transposition of notes
an octave higher and lower.
Written test on ties, slurs,
staccato 10%
Test 3:
Written and aural test on simple duple,
triple and quadruple
time with and without an
anacrusis 10%
Test 4:
Written and aural test on sharps,
flats, naturals, tones
and semitones.
Test 5:
Major scales with and without key
signature, major scale
patterns and degrees (written).
Aural test on intervals within the
major scale 10%
Test 6:
Written test on Italian words, verse
analysis, form and
work covered in Music Studies A 10%
Assignment 1 Baroque musical styles
0%
Assignment 2 Baroque composers 10% Assignment 3 Classical musical
styles 10% Assignment 4 Classical
composers 10%
Test 1:
Written test on pitch of notes and note
and rest values 10%
Test 2:
Written test on transposition of notes
an octave higher and lower.
Written test on ties, slurs,
staccato 10%
Test 3:
Written and aural test on simple duple,
triple and quadruple
time with and without an
anacrusis 10%
Test 4:
Written and aural test on sharps,
flats, naturals, tones
and semitones.
Test 5:
Major scales with and without key
signature, major scale
patterns and degrees (written).
Aural test on intervals within the
major scale 10%
Test 6:
Written test on Italian words, verse
analysis, form and
work covered in Music Studies A 10%
Assignment 1 Baroque musical styles
0%
Assignment 2 Baroque composers 10% Assignment 3 Classical musical
styles 10% Assignment 4 Classical
composers 10%
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6900 | Cultural and Social Studies | Accredited course |