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CUAMCP602
Extend techniques for composing music

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine music composition skills in any music genre.

It applies to individuals who apply commitment and high level skills in aural imagination, melodic development, instrumentation and orchestration to extend the range of compositional briefs to which they can confidently respond.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set professional development goals

1.1 Listen to and critique recordings of own compositions with appropriate people

1.2 Evaluate and discuss factors that contribute to excellence in music composition

1.3 Listen to and evaluate the work of master composers, and identify techniques that could be applied to own practice

1.4 Develop networking strategies to cultivate relationships that will enhance own professional practice

1.5 Document professional development goals, and establish criteria for monitoring and evaluating own skill development

2. Practice to refine techniques

2.1 Devise a practice plan that incorporates goals for refining composition techniques

2.2 Seek feedback from others and critically review own compositions

2.3 Experiment with ways of improving own compositions

2.4 Discuss revised compositions with peers and/or mentors, and use their feedback to inform continuous improvement strategies

3. Compose music

3.1 Seek music compositional work that extends the range of own creative practice

3.2 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points in response to briefs

3.3 Experiment with options for realising musical ideas, and refine in discussion with appropriate people

3.4 Apply a wide range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces

3.5 Listen to and evaluate work in progress with appropriate people, and seek creative and technical feedback

3.6 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions

3.7 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required

3.8 Present all compositions with appropriate copyright notices and in required format by agreed deadline

4. Review own skill development

4.1 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas

4.2 Evaluate level of improvement in own compositional techniques against agreed criteria

4.3 Seek feedback on compositions from appropriate personnel, and incorporate their suggestions and ideas into own future professional development strategies

Evidence of the ability to:

practice, plan and monitor progress in own professional skill development

compose, in response to different briefs, a selection of musical pieces that demonstrate advanced skills in compositional techniques

evaluate own compositions, and seek and use feedback from others to extend compositional skills.

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 factors and techniques that contribute to excellence in music composition

explain music and compositional elements and other criteria that might be used to measure skill development

analyse issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of extending techniques for composing music, and explain how they may 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 appropriate range of instruments and equipment relevant to the selected musical styles

software, hardware and audio equipment for composing, orchestrating and setting down music.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Set professional development goals

1.1 Listen to and critique recordings of own compositions with appropriate people

1.2 Evaluate and discuss factors that contribute to excellence in music composition

1.3 Listen to and evaluate the work of master composers, and identify techniques that could be applied to own practice

1.4 Develop networking strategies to cultivate relationships that will enhance own professional practice

1.5 Document professional development goals, and establish criteria for monitoring and evaluating own skill development

2. Practice to refine techniques

2.1 Devise a practice plan that incorporates goals for refining composition techniques

2.2 Seek feedback from others and critically review own compositions

2.3 Experiment with ways of improving own compositions

2.4 Discuss revised compositions with peers and/or mentors, and use their feedback to inform continuous improvement strategies

3. Compose music

3.1 Seek music compositional work that extends the range of own creative practice

3.2 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points in response to briefs

3.3 Experiment with options for realising musical ideas, and refine in discussion with appropriate people

3.4 Apply a wide range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces

3.5 Listen to and evaluate work in progress with appropriate people, and seek creative and technical feedback

3.6 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions

3.7 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required

3.8 Present all compositions with appropriate copyright notices and in required format by agreed deadline

4. Review own skill development

4.1 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas

4.2 Evaluate level of improvement in own compositional techniques against agreed criteria

4.3 Seek feedback on compositions from appropriate personnel, and incorporate their suggestions and ideas into own future professional development strategies

Evidence of the ability to:

practice, plan and monitor progress in own professional skill development

compose, in response to different briefs, a selection of musical pieces that demonstrate advanced skills in compositional techniques

evaluate own compositions, and seek and use feedback from others to extend compositional skills.

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 factors and techniques that contribute to excellence in music composition

explain music and compositional elements and other criteria that might be used to measure skill development

analyse issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of extending techniques for composing music, and explain how they may 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 appropriate range of instruments and equipment relevant to the selected musical styles

software, hardware and audio equipment for composing, orchestrating and setting down music.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Listen to and critique recordings of own compositions with appropriate people 
Evaluate and discuss factors that contribute to excellence in music composition 
Listen to and evaluate the work of master composers, and identify techniques that could be applied to own practice 
Develop networking strategies to cultivate relationships that will enhance own professional practice 
Document professional development goals, and establish criteria for monitoring and evaluating own skill development 
Devise a practice plan that incorporates goals for refining composition techniques 
Seek feedback from others and critically review own compositions 
Experiment with ways of improving own compositions 
Discuss revised compositions with peers and/or mentors, and use their feedback to inform continuous improvement strategies 
Seek music compositional work that extends the range of own creative practice 
Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points in response to briefs 
Experiment with options for realising musical ideas, and refine in discussion with appropriate people 
Apply a wide range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces 
Listen to and evaluate work in progress with appropriate people, and seek creative and technical feedback 
Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions 
Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required 
Present all compositions with appropriate copyright notices and in required format by agreed deadline 
Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas 
Evaluate level of improvement in own compositional techniques against agreed criteria 
Seek feedback on compositions from appropriate personnel, and incorporate their suggestions and ideas into own future professional development strategies 

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