Hagley School of Music
12HSM NCEA Level 2
The School of Music is a full time academic course that is self contained within Hagley Community College.
We offer practical and theoretical study in all aspects of music, as well as English and Mathematics related to music. Students may be able to take one other subject, depending on timetable.
The course of study is one or two years (see School of Music Level 3) and is designed to lead on to tertiary study at CPIT, MAINZ, Vision College or University. The Level 2 course will offer NCEA Level 2 as well as a National Certificate in Music at Level 2.
Major course components:
Understand music in context
Research and analyse music in a range of styles and contexts.
Develop practical knowledge
Apply knowledge and analyse music theory through aural, practical and written work.
Develop ideas
Create compositions and reflect on and evaluate the composition process.
Communicate and interpret music
Prepare, present and evaluate performances. Analyse your own and others’ performances.
Credits: 38 internal, 14 external English and Mathematics Level 1 or 2 depending on student level.
Entry requirements: Interview and audition. Some music theory knowledge
– a test will be given.
Materials fee: $200
Hagley School of Music
13HSM NCEA Level 3
The School of Music is an extended music course that runs for 12 hours a week. It is for musically motivated students who wish to major in this subject.
We offer practical and theoretical study in all aspects of music as well as regular public performances.
The course of study is designed to lead on to tertiary study at CPIT, MAINZ, Vision College or University.
The Level 3 course will offer NCEA Level 3 credits as well as a National Certificate in Music at Level 3. This subject taken in conjunction with two other UE approved subjects will allow you to also gain University Entrance.
Major course components:
Understand music in context
Research and analyse and evaluate music in a range of styles and contexts.
Develop practical knowledge
Analyse, apply and evaluate music theory through aural, practical and written work.
Develop ideas
Create, refine and represent compositions and reflect on and evaluate the composition process.
Communicate and interpret music
Prepare, present, refine and evaluate performances. Analyse your own and others’ performances.
Credits: 38 internal, 12 external
Entry requirements: Interview and audition. Some music theory knowledge
– a test will be given. Automatic entry if coming from School of Music Level 2
Materials Fee: $150