List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Explore the potential of technology in music making | 1.1 Discuss with appropriate people ways in which music technology can be used in music making 1.2 Use appropriate sources of information to identify various artists, musical genres and styles that incorporate music technology, and discuss with relevant people 1.3 Research and discuss the use of technology for music making in a range of music productions |
2. Explore techniques for making music using technology | 2.1 Use practice sessions to explore a range of features in standard technology based equipment 2.2 Test a range of ways in which sounds can be produced or combined to achieve music making goals 2.3 Seek and use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own music making skills |
3.Use technology to make music | 3.1 Confirm with appropriate people technical and creative purpose of musical pieces to be developed 3.2 Identify the instruments and electronic music making tools and materials to suit the musical pieces 3.3 Use music production software to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces 3.4 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, seek feedback against creative and technical goals, and adjust as required 3.5 Present musical pieces in required file format by agreed deadline |
Evidence of the ability to:
research the use of technology in music making and discuss its application in contemporary music making
use music production software to create musical pieces for specific purposes
seek and use feedback to refine musical pieces, and present in required file formats within deadlines.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
identify production elements in music that can be created using technology
identify features in music production software that can be used in making music
describe the distinguishing features of electronic music making tools and materials.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
music production software and equipment suitable for making music
source material, such as audio loops, that has been recorded/created to a professional standard
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.