Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

Year 9 Music

9MUS
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Buick.

This course offers a range of musical experiences, designed to explore musicality and build confidence as a performer.  While students may have minimal practical experience, this course will help students think about the building blocks of music, while building on any previous experience with theory.  Students should expect to play, listen to, discuss and experiment with music across a range of genres.

Students will be encouraged to learn an instrument and are prioritised in the Itinerant Music Scheme.

Year 9 Music begins with a study of the use of Music in Film, then moves into some basic Ukulele skills and rounds out with a focus on Songwriting.


The development of skills over time is valuable in many industries, and while being a musician may not be your career goal, having passion and long term drive to succeed at a goal makes Music a subject that is sought after in a wide range of professional careers.



Learning Areas:

Group A, Performing Arts


Assessment Information

Three major units provide the focus for assessment in this course:
• Film Music
• Ukulele Skills
• Songwriting

Pathway

Year 10 Music

Career Pathways

Diversional and Recreational Therapist, Actor, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Sound Technician, Entertainer, Film/Television Camera Operator, Musician, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Early Childhood Teacher, Media Producer, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Model, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor



			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										
Stationery:

• 1 x 1B8 Exercise Book

• 1 x Manuscript Pad or Book

• 1 x Refill Pad

• 1 x 4GB(+) USB Stick

										

								


				





    

        
Disclaimer

        
Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:
These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.
Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.