Music (National 5)

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parentforumscot DEC 2017 For more detailed course information: SQA: Music National 5: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/45717.html Education Scotland: www.education.gov.scot/nationalqualifications Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile: www.education.gov.scot/parentzone/Documents/CfEFactfileOverview.pdf NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland National 5 Summary Music EXPRESSIVE ARTS National 5 progresses onto Higher Music WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE DURING THE COURSE? • Active and independent learning through self and peer evaluations, responding to feedback • A blend of classroom approaches including practical and experiential learning; using music technology such as audio recordings, computer music programmes • Collaborative learning: with others in multi- instrument groups; shared listening experiences; whole class discussion and exploration; group improvisation; curricular links with the expressive arts and languages • Space for personalisation and choice: in research methodology, choice of pieces, composition style • Applying learning • Embedding literacy and numeracy skills: researching and presenting information; evaluating; communicating.

ASSESSMENT • The course is assessed through a question paper (exam), an assignment and a performance, and will be graded A to D. The question paper and assignment will be marked by SQA and the performance will be marked by the school or college. • The question paper is worth 40 marks and makes up 35% of the total assessment mark. Learners are played excerpts of music in different styles and then answer questions. • The assignment is worth 30 marks and makes up 15% of the total assessment mark. It has two parts: composing a piece of music and reviewing the composing process. • The performance is worth 60 marks and makes up 50% of the total assessment mark. Learners perform two pieces of music and each piece must be performed on a different instrument. They can use two instruments or one instrument and voice (singing). Each performance can be solo or in a group setting. What skills will my child develop? • Sufficiently accurate performing skills in solo and/or group settings on two selected instruments or on one instrument and voice • The ability to create original music using compositional methods and music concepts and music concepts when composing, arranging or improvising • Deeper knowledge and understanding of the social and cultural factors influencing music • Deeper knowledge and understanding of music and musical literacy by listening to music • Identifying level-specific annotated music signs, symbols, concepts and styles • Understanding the creative process and expressing him or herself through music • Personal creativity and applying music concepts to personal practice • Critical and analytical listening skills and evaluation for improvement NATIONAL 5