NCEA Level 2 Sound and Media

Prerequisite: Level 1 Music or by consultation with the HOD.

Watch this video for an introduction to the subject:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvHDiBVEXxo 

In this Level 2 course, students will gain proficiency in a range of music/performing arts technologies. The course seeks to equip and prepare students to work in the performing arts industry in the digital age. It emphasises the development of live sound, music video production and recording skills in practical settings. They will also develop highly desirable key competencies such as self-management, collaborative skills, thinking, problem solving, participating and contributing. Production, audio and visual components are taught using Logic and Premier Pro in the state-of-the-art Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre auditorium, Mac lab and recording studio. Students in this class are not required to be musicians, but all standards will be orientated towards the music industry.

Below is an example of a music video for a project:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEuEdVh_Ldk

Note: The course is comprised of a combination of achievement standards and unit standards. 18 credits will be selected from the following standards.