New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) strand in Music and Music Technology
Course details
| NZQF Level | 2 |
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About the course
This qualification is designed for those eager to delve into music performance, theory, and technology at an introductory level. It equips students with the foundational knowledge needed to progress to a Certificate in Music (Level 4).
This qualification is for individuals who wish to explore the world of music performance, musical theory, and music technology from an introductory level.
It provides students with the foundational knowledge to continue into a Certificate in Music (Level 4).
Graduates can contribute to the cultural, social and economic life of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Learn to read and write music from entry level
- Students will be given weekly one on one tuition on their chosen instrument
- Contribute to music composition and arrangements
- Communicate effectively with peers, tutors and work cohesively within a band environment
- Organize and implement personal and group practice routine
- Perform music with confidence and ability for an audience
- Demonstrate rudimentary technical ability on a musical instrument(s)
- Use music creation and sound reinforcement technology safely and efficiently
- Apply a broad range of research skills to inform own music practice
- To log and reflect upon personal musical development
- Use a range of personal and interpersonal skills to work in the music industry
- Apply understanding of the music industry to develop own career plan
Entry requirements
Open Entry
Language Requirements
Formal English language entry criteria are not applicable for this Level 2 programme, however students should be proficient in the English language (both written and spoken).
*This course is not available to international students.
About the provider
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) provides quality tertiary education and training across a wide range of subjects and qualifications. From certificates to postgraduate studies, we offer NZQA programmes for students to learn at a level and pathway that suits them.
We are home to the Zero Fees Scheme and are the only tertiary provider in New Zealand to offer a no tuition cost education to domestic NZ students for every year of study, at all levels.
We offer SIT programmes at campuses in Invercargill, Queenstown, Gore, and online through SIT2LRN Distance Learning.
We also have a specialised faculty in rural education at Telford in Balclutha, South Otago.