National 5 Music from August 2017
Performing
External Performing Exam in Feb/March, Instr 1 – 30 marks, Instr 2 – 30 marks 50%
Understanding Music
Question paper in May, 40 marks 35%
Composing
Assignment – one composition (1 – 2min30sec) and review, due SQA uplift,
Composing Music 20 marks, Composing review 10 marks 15%
What options are available for pupils who are struggling with National 5?
National 4 course National 5 units (Performing Skills / Composing Skills / Understanding Music)
What options are available for pupils who are struggling with National 5?
National 4 course National 5 units (Performing Skills / Composing Skills / Understanding Music)
What has changed in the Composing element?
Externally assessed by SQA 1 complete composition lasting between 1 minute and 2 minutes 30 seconds. 1 composing review (prose or bullet points) in the region of 200-300 words. This must be completed on the Composing Review Template
The composition must use at least 3 of the elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre and structure. Marking criteria makes detailed reference to the use of ‘imagination’ and ‘creativity’.
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