Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify lyric writing requirements | 1.1 Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people 1.2 Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs 1.3 Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required 1.4 Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people |
2. Develop lyrical elements | 2.1 Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs 2.2 Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect 2.3 Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs 2.4 Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody 2.5 Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required 2.6 Present lyrics in agreed format 2.7 Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement |
3. Promote own work | 3.1 Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing 3.2 Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs |
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Knowledge of copyright must include: | royalty entitlements, such as from: sale of recordings broadcasting, including radio, internet or television use of songs in movies, e.g. royalties from the sale of the soundtrack album role of Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) sharing song royalties, e.g. with other band members correct format for copyright notices: copyright symbol, followed by the name of the copyright owner and the year of first publication for sound recordings, the letter P (for phonogram) in a circle or in brackets is used. |
Evidence of the ability to:
write lyrics for at least four songs in two different musical styles, applying knowledge of song structures and formats
apply copyright processes to song writing activities.
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:
explain different aspects of music literacy, including:
musical styles
song structures
standard melody conventions
basic composition processes and notation
explain common lyric writing techniques, including:
meter
rhyme
story telling
outline the process for collaborating with performers and recording personnel to make music demos
explain the relationships between cultural and stylistic contexts to the purpose of songs.
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:
lyric writing resources
an environment where lyric writing skills can be applied.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist