Assessment overview
| Component | Marks | Duration | Weighting | insert text |
Integrated portfolio (01 or 02) | 60 | - | 30% | Non-exam assessment |
Practical component (03 or 04) | 60 | - | 30% | Non-exam assessment |
Listening and appraising (05) | 80 | 1 hour 30 mins | 40% |
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There are two submission options for the non-exam assessment components:
- Repository option: components 01, 03 and 05
- Postal option: components 02, 04 and 05.
Students must complete three components (01 or 02, 03 or 04, and 05) to be awarded the OCR GCSE (9-1) in Music.
Content overview
There are five areas of study:
- Area of study 1: My music
- Area of study 2: The concerto through time
- Area of study 3: Rhythms of the world
- Area of study 4: Film music
- Area of study 5: Conventions of pop
Component 01/02: Integrated portfolio
Students develop their understanding of performance and composition through exploration of their own instrument within styles and genres of their choosing.
They demonstrate their playing skills and abilities by practising and performing a piece musically, accurately and with appropriate interpretation. In the composition element of this component, they demonstrate knowledge of composition techniques, use of musical elements and resources, including specific instrumental and technology techniques.
Component 03/04: Practical component
Students develop their skills and understanding of performance and composition. The focus of the performance aspect of this component is on the demands of performing with an ensemble. Students are also required to compose a piece of music appropriate for one of the areas of study in response to a set brief.
Component 05: Listening and appraising
This component focuses on areas of study 2, 3, 4, and 5. Students demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language.