In Style - Level 6 Sample Unit
Introduction
In In style students prepare and present a contemporary style music performance. Student instrumentalists focus on preparing for a performance. Students who are not instrumentalists participate in the design and production aspect of the performance.
Students work in groups to research a particular genre of music and to find advice on writing lyrics. They then compose their own original song and prepare for performing their piece to the class. Students undertake regular reflective activities in relation to team work.
Suggested duration: 10 hours over 5 weeks (approximately)
For further information see the Teaching, learning and assessment activities section.
Assessment
This unit provides opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of elements of Level 6 standards in The Arts (Music), Interpersonal Development and Communication.
It will also help teachers identify ways in which the Level 6 standards support students to develop facets of employability skills.
For further information see the VELS and employability skills section.
The activities associated with this assessment task include:
- working as a group to plan and present a music performance
- creating music works (songs or instrumental pieces)
- designing and making production elements for a music performance
- keeping a session summary journal.
Students are assessed on their ability to:
- design and present a performance
- use music language and terminology appropriately
- work effectively in a team.
For further information see the Assessment section.
Acknowledgements
The VCAA acknowledges teachers from Dromana Secondary College, Melbourne High School and Ballarat High School who contributed ideas or materials that helped shape this unit.
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