Year 10 IB Diploma Preparation Course Guide 2023

MUSIC

Year 10 IB Diploma Preparation Course

SUBJECT OUTLINE This course is taught in conjunction with MYP Music class. The focus of the course is on the music elements and their associated concepts. The elements of music area identified as:

PATHWAYS A course of study in Music can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of music performance, composition, music research, pedagogy, sound technology, music theatre, Arts administration, Music Therapy and emerging creative industries. Many universities and TAFEs offer courses with a strong music focus or in disciplines that build on the knowledge, understanding and skills which students develop in Music. The study of music can be undertaken as part of undergraduate and graduate studies in Music, and the Creative and Performing Arts, either in combined qualifications or as a creative link in interdisciplinary studies, e.g. Music and Law, and Music and Medicine. AIMS FOR MUSIC The aims of the teaching of Music are to enable students to:  explore the diversity of the arts across time, cultures and contexts  develop as imaginative and skilled creators and collaborators  express ideas creatively and with competence in forms appropriate to the artistic discipline  critically reflect on the process of creating and experiencing the arts  develop as informed, perceptive and analytical practitioners  enjoy lifelong engagement with the arts  explore a range of musical contexts and make links to, and between, different musical practices, conventions, and forms of expression  acquire, develop, and experiment with musical skills through a range of musical conventions, practices, and forms of expression, both individually and in collaboration with others  evaluate and develop critical perspective on their own music and work of others

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Expressive devices

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Timbre These elements are studied in relation to selected repertoire. The repertoire is selected from across a variety of contexts, styles and genres and units of study are created around this repertoire. Units will be studied through the following lenses of inquiry:  Music for sociocultural and political expression  Music for listening and performance  Music for dramatic impact, movement, and entertainment  Music technology in the electronic and digital age Throughout the course of study, students focus on three major areas: Experimenting with music – Students experiment with sounds, instruments, styles, new media and methods of documenting sound, to create music works. They improvise, trial and refine their music ideas, working with sound in innovative ways to develop their work. Students are encouraged to become adept in using various music related technologies and applying their broad music knowledge, skills and insights to express themselves in a rapidly changing music-making environment.  Exploring music in context – Students explore and engage with a variety of music contexts, styles, genres and practices. They identify and investigate characteristics of the music they experience and communicate music ideas. • Presenting Music – Students sing, play, conduct and direct music. They develop practical music skills through exploring, applying and refining solo and/or ensemble performances and apply theoretical understanding, aural awareness and music technology skills when creating or re-creating music works. 

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