Critical and creative thinking

In this subject students extend and apply their critical and creative thinking capability by, for example:

• thinking critically and creatively about the nature and scope of creating and performing music
• applying their understanding of the nature and scope of music to make innovative choices in developing their own creative works
• expressing their ideas creatively through performances and/or compositions
• expressing their ideas critically in responding to their own creations and those of others
• synthesising musical understanding, skills, and techniques
• critiquing strategies for improving and refining their musical skills, technique, and accuracy
• using initiative in collaborating with other musicians
• applying their understanding of musical elements to deconstruct, analyse, and discuss how composers manipulate musical elements
• exploring and experimenting with how music is made.