Music Extension (Performance) is an extension of the Music General senior syllabus. It provides an opportunity for students with specific abilities in music to extend their expertise. Students select one specialisation only, and follow an individual program of study designed to continue the development of refined musicianship skills. Music Extension encourages students to investigate music concepts and ideas relevant to their specialisation.
In the Performance specialisation (making), students realise music works, demonstrating technical skills and understanding. They make decisions about music, interpret music elements and concepts, and express music ideas to realise their performances.
A course of study in Music Extension can establish a basis for further education and employment in the fields of arts administration, communication, education, creative industries, public relations and science and technology.
By the conclusion of the course of study, students will:
Summative Internal Assessment 1: Investigation 1
20
Summative Internal Assessment 2: Investigation 2
20
Summative Internal Assessment 3: Performance project
35
Summative External Assessment: Examination — Extended response
25
Dr Cade Bonar
cbonar@mfac.edu.au
