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© S. Wilkins 9 April, 2005

Course Information

The Music Technology Course (at Ashfield Boys' High School) is a school developed course which has been endorsed and certified by the NSW Board of Studies. The course is highly significant as it was written especially for Stage 5 students at Ashfield Boys High School to commence in 2002. It is a 2 year course offered in Years 9 and 10, and is unique to Ashfield Boys High School.

Course Outline

In Year 9 students will:

  • Develop a knowledge and understanding of ways technology is used to create music
  • Use a range of software packages to create original music
  • Learn to use the internet as an effective music tool and resource, and create basic websites
  • Compose, record and mix songs using a computer
  • Produce a CD of original songs

In Year 10 Students will:

  • Continue to create music using a range of software packages
  • Continue to use the internet as an effective music tool and resource, and create basic websites
  • Create basic websites, libraries and digital portfolios
  • Explore possibilities in digital audio manipulation. Eg. sampling, sound design, hard disk recording
  • Explore the multimedia applications of technology and create multimedia works
  • Produce a CD of original songs and multimedia works

Assessment

DATE DESCRIPTION WEIGHTING
Term 1 Week 10  Influence of Technology on Music Presentation
 7.5%
Term 2 Week 7

Portfolio Assessment
Half Yearly Exam
20%
7.5%
Term 3 Week 10 Major Project – Practical Component
Major Project – Research Component
25%
7.5%
Term 4 Week 4 Portfolio Assessment
Yearly Exam
25%
7.5%
 
Practical:
Theory:
TOTAL:
70%
30%
100%