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. Keep up to date with technologies that can be used to compose music | 1.1 Research developments in computer software and hardware relevant to music composition 1.2 Analyse recordings of music composed using electronic devices as a way of generating ideas in relation to own music practice 1.3 Identify factors that may impact on incorporation of electronic devices into the composition of planned pieces, in consultation with appropriate people |
2. Generate ideas for musical pieces | 2.1 Clarify scope of composition brief with appropriate people 2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract as required 2.3 Brief other people involved in the composition project as required 2.4 Use features of relevant software and/or electronic devices to generate a range of musical ideas or starting points, and experiment with options for realising them 2.5 Investigate the potential of basic structural elements for achieving the desired effect 2.6 Refine ideas in discussion with appropriate people |
3. Create musical pieces | 3.1 Use electronic media safely, and apply a range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces 3.2 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of compositions 3.3 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions 3.4 Attend rehearsals or workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required 3.5 Attach copyright notices to compositions 3.6 Present all compositions in required file format by agreed deadline |
4. Evaluate own musical compositions | 4.1 Identify criteria to provide an effective measure of the success of own compositions 4.2 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas 4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of compositions with appropriate people to identify strategies for improving own skills in composing music using electronic media |
Evidence of the ability to:
use electronic media as a creative tool to compose a selection of musical pieces in response to different briefs
discuss compositional requirements and apply well developed aural skills to the compositional process
work collaboratively with others involved in creating, playing and evaluating own compositions.
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:
outline information to include in a plan for a composition project
explain compositional techniques and musical elements used in a range of musical pieces
describe features of a range of hardware and software tools/packages for composing music and generating music scores
explain file formats used for electronic compositions
outline copyright issues associated with composing music
describe issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of composing music using electronic media and how they might be overcome.
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:
an environment where music compositional skills can be applied
software, hardware and audio equipment for composing music.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.