• Units
• Assessment objectives

Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit B351: Integrated Tasks

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
A performance, a composition and a commentary, all related to Area of Study 1.	Controlled assessment	30%

Unit B352: Practical Portfolio

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
A second performance or realisation, a second composition and a log.	Controlled assessment	30%

Unit B353: Creative Task

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
A practical examination drawing on understanding gained from all areas of study, in which candidates develop a short piece, based on a stimulus, and communicate it.	Practical examination 45 minutes	15%

Unit B354: Listening Examination

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
A written paper, with CD, assessing knowledge and understanding of Areas of Study 2, 3 and 4.	Written examination 1 hour 30 minutes	25%

 

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Music.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Performing/realising with technical control, expression and interpretation.

AO2

Creating and developing musical ideas with technical control and coherence.

AO3

Analysing and evaluating music using musical terminology.

The areas of study are:

• Area of Study 1 – My Music
• Area of Study 2 – Shared Music
• Area of Study 3 – Dance Music
• Area of Study 4 – Descriptive Music

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