Music Technology Resources
***NEW*** 26687 (SOND 1) - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context
Level 1
Credits: 4
In this pack you will receive Student books that contain all the information required to fulfil all aspects of this unit standard. Student question/activity sheets are included for revision.
The Teacher pack also contains all the information required for the unit standard as well as answer guides to the question/activity sheets along with an assessment schedule and a guide as to how to assess this unit standard practically.
Alternatively, this resouce may now be purchased as a digital download. Once you order (either from the order page or by emailing a school order number to sales@learningideas.co.nz) you will be emailed download links. The pdf may be printed as many times as you need for your school for this year and future years.
This unit standard can contribute towards Course Endoresment and is available for A/M/E grades.
More information on this unit standard is available from the NZQA website by clicking here
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$150.00+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$250.00+GST
Digital PDF download
$269.00+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
***NEW*** 27703 (SOND 2) - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound technology for a performance context using control and enhancement processes
Level 2
Credits: 4
This unit standard is being registered by NZQA during April and will be published on the NZQA website on May 8. Learning Ideas are able to pre-release a draft workbook as a digital pdf download with tutorial videos available as download links.
This unit standard will be able to contribute towards Course Endoresment and will be available with A/M/E grades.
More information on this unit standard is available from the NZQA website by clicking here
Digital PDF download (quick access to draft book for planning purposes - the final resource will be emailed to you as soon as NZQA register the standard).
$269.00+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
***NEW*** 27656 (MUSTEC 1) - Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of music technology equipment and techniques
Level 1
Credits: 4
In this unit standard resource students learn about the equipment and techniques necessary to work with audio and MIDI on computers. Through studying the workbook, watching tutorial videos and completing exercises students are provided with all the information they need to achieve with excellence.
This resouce is only being sold as a digital pdf, enabling you to print as many copies for your school as you need in this year and future years.
This unit standard can contribute towards Course Endoresment and is available for A/M/E grades.
More information on this unit standard is available from the NZQA website by clicking here
Digital PDF download
$219.00+GST
***NEW*** 27657 (MUSTEC 2) - Demonstrate knowledge of the development and usage of music technology equipment and techniques
Level 2
Credits: 4
In this unit standard resource students learn about the history of music technology equipment and techniques. The workbook gives an overview of the history of recorded audio from the 1850's to the present day and gives guidelines as to how to prepare for the research needed for the assessment.
In this resouce is also assessment student and teacher guidelines which are different in focus to the NZQA documents but still meet the requirements of the standard.
This resouce is only being sold as a digital pdf, enabling you to print as many copies for your school as you need in this year and future years.
This unit standard can contribute towards Course Endoresment and is available for A/M/E grades.
More information on this unit standardis available from the NZQA website by clicking here
Digital PDF download
This unit standard is packaged with US 27658 (MUSTEC 3).
***NEW*** 27658 (MUSTEC 3) - Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s)
Level 2
Credits: 4
People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production processes using sequencing applications; and demonstrate and apply knowledge of music notation application(s) by creating a notated score.
This unit standard resouce is sold as a digital pdf which has links to many specially created video tutorials.
This unit standard can contribute towards Course Endoresment and is available for A/M/E grades.
More information on this unit standardis available from the NZQA website by clicking here
Digital PDF download for US 27657 MUSTEC 2 & US 27658 MUSTEC 3
$269.00+GST
***NEW*** 23730 version 3 - Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation application(s)
Level 3
Credits: 8
If you teach any aspect of music technology (whether that be full on live and recording courses or even just using Sibelius or Finale for NCEA composition notation) then this unit standard should be added to your programme.
This digital download resource is a series of videos looking over the shoulder of music technology teacher Duncan Ferguson as he works his way through a series of assignments required by Unit Standard 23730. While the videos are mainly focusing on completing the assignments in Pro Tools and Sibelius the principles and concepts illustrated can easily be applied to any sequencing and editing application and notation software.
You and your students will pick up expert short-cuts, tips & tricks and a solid introduction to completing some simple and advanced processes in these applications. Included in the package are the application files so you can work along with the same material that is used in the videos as well as student assignment sheets and teacher assessment guidelines.
This version 3 edition of this unit standard can contribute towards Course Endoresment and is available for A/M/E grades.
To view and download sample videos please click here.
Digital download
$89.00 +GST
Please note, the download for this is around 2.74 Gb. If you would prefer to order a DVD-ROM that contains the majority of the videos needed for this verions 3 unit standard please email sales@learningideas.co.nz. There is a $25 cost for the DVD-ROM.
How To Record - THE TEACHERS' & STUDENTS' GUIDE TO RECORDING & MIXING
This could be the most valuable music technology resource you buy for your high school. This entertaining and informative DVD & DVD-ROM gives practical examples of the many theoretical concepts discussed in other unit standard resources such as the new SOND & MUSTEC unit standards as well as the older unit standards that are still available (such as 12823, 12824, 12825, 12826, 23729 & 23730 version 2).
This DVD starts with detailed expanations of optimum microphones positions and goes on to show how you can edit & mix the recorded tracks to produce a fantastic result. All the tips & tricks explained in the just what high school teachers running a music technology course need to know.
What makes this package really fantastic is that the audio tracks that are recorded in the DVD are included for you and your students to practise mixing with. As you watch the DVD you can work in real time mixing down the session. There are also Quicktime video files of the editing & mixing sessions provided for you to load on your school computer network so your students can watch the videos at their own pace.
DVD & DVD-ROM package
$89.00+GST
23729 - Demonstrate knowledge of, and operate digital music communication systems for a music performance
This unit standard is the replacement for MIDI unit standards 12827 & 12828. This 4 credit, level 2 unit standard combines the industry releveant sections of 12827 & 12828 and adds in a new section requiring students to understand the principles and operation of digital communication music systems (including binary code and digital audio).
Learning Ideas Ltd has produced a very comprehensive book and CD-ROM resource including teaching tips, assessment activites, moderation guidelines as well as all the knowledge required for teachers and students to understand this topic. Like our other music technology resources there are teacher and student versions on this book which are to be purchased as a package.
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (please note that teacher workbook is now delivered via digital download).
$90.00+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (please note that teacher workbook is now delivered via digital download).
$140.00+GST
NZQA are continuing to offer this unit standard until 31 December 2013. Buy now for 50% off.
12822 - Explain rudimentary principles of sound and electronics in relation to performing arts technology.
Contained in the teacher and student books are all the information you need to achieve in this standard. The teacher edition also contains assessment guidelines and sample answers to all the questions and assignments in the student book.
Download a sample of the Student book: 
Note, NZQA is deregistering this unit standard in December 2012. We still have books in stock that we can sell at heavily reduced prices. Please email sales@learningideas.co.nz for more information.
12823 - Set up and disassemble small public naddress and recording systems for a performing arts situation.
In this pack you will receive Student books that contain all the information required to fulfil all aspects of this unit standard. Student question/activity sheets are included for revision.
The Teacher pack also contains all the information required for the unit standard as well as answer guides to the question/activity sheets along with an assessment schedule and a guide as to how to assess this unit standard practically.
Download a sample of the Student book:
NZQA are continuing to offer this unit standard until 31 December 2014. Buy now and get 50% off.
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (usually $150 + GST)
$75.00+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (usually $250 + GST)
$125.00+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
12824 - Describe the operation of public address and recording systems for a performing arts situation.
In this pack you will receive Student books that contain all the information required to fulfil all aspects of this unit standard. Student question/activity sheets are included for revision.
The Teacher pack also contains all the information required for the unit standard as well as answer guides to the question/activity sheets along with an assessment schedule.
Also included for assessment purposes is an end of unit exam with detailed answers.
Download a sample of the Student book:
NZQA are continuing to offer this unit standard until 31 December 2015. Buy now and get 50% off.
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (usually $150 + GST)
$75.00+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook (usually $250 + GST)
$125.00+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
12825 - Operate and maintain a public address system for a performing arts situation.
In this pack you will receive Student books that contain all the information required to fulfil all aspects of this unit standard. Student question/activity sheets are included for revision.
The Teacher pack also contains all the information required for the unit standard as well as answer guides to the question/activity sheets along with an assessment schedule and a guide as to how to assess this unit standard practically.
NZQA are continuing to offer this unit standard until 31 December 2015. Buy now and get 35% off.
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$74.75+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$123.50+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
12826 - Operate a recording system for a performing arts situation
This fantastic set of teacher and student resource books contains all the information you need to achieve in this unit standard. Contained the books is lots of really helpful information about how to mix like the professionals in addition to all the requirements of the unit standard.
This 56 page resource is packed full of information, assessment guidelines and teacher marking sheet.
Download a sample of the Student book:
NZQA are continuing to offer this unit standard until 31 December 2015. Buy now and get 35% off.
5-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$97.50+GST
10-pack Student books plus teacher workbook
$162.50+GST
This unit standard is the Performing Arts Technology domain so therefore qualifies for STAR funding. Click here for more info on STAR funding.
Music Technology Extra Student Workbooks
If you have previously purchased a 5- or 10-pack from our Music Technology Unit Standard product line you can now purchase individual copies of the student workbooks at reduced prices.
To order please email sales@learningideas.co.nz - do not order at the order page on this web site.
Music Technology & Performing Arts Technology deal
Purchase the resource packages for MUSTEC 1 27656, MUSTEC 2 27657, MUSTEC 3 27658, SOND 1 26687, SOND 2 27703 and 23730v3 for $999 + GST (usual price $1115+GST).
Also for a limited time receive a free copy of "How To Record - the Teachers' & Students' Guide to Recording & Mixing" worth $89 for free (while stocks last).
$999+GST
Schools that have previously purchased at least a 10-pack or equivalent of MT or PAT unit standards may also qualify for a further 15% discount on this bulk pack. Email sales@learningideas.co.nz for details.
The resources for Performing Arts Technology standards (including books from Learning Ideas Ltd as well as the equipment needed to teach them) can be paid for by your school STAR fund (NZ state schools only).
Please click here to download a helpful document for more information.
