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CUAMLT402
Articulate ideas about music

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of music to others.

It applies to individuals, including musicians, music writers, and festival and concert programmers, who have well developed skills in aural discrimination and the ability to apply artistic judgement.

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. Clarify scope of music exploration

1.1 Discuss the purpose and scope of the music study and required format for communication with appropriate people

1.2 Identify appropriate methodologies for exploring and interpreting the aesthetic, technical and expressive aspects of music

1.3 Identify musical styles, genres or pieces to be examined

1.4 Clarify timelines for completion of study and factors that may impact on it

2. Identify aesthetic and expressive elements of music

2.1 Assess musical examples to determine the overall style, character and genre of the music

2.2 Listen critically and/or review notation/scores to analyse expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities of musical elements

2.3 Examine a range of musical elements to confirm the analysis

2.4 Investigate the historical, cultural and social circumstances under which the musical pieces were written

2.5 Discuss aspects of work with peers, and incorporate different perspectives or ideas about music as appropriate

3. Convey ideas about music

3.1 Organise and document information on the aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of the music, its context and related music terminology

3.2 Compile and articulate ideas about the music in required format within agreed timelines and in a style suited to the target audience

3.3 Seek feedback on developed music perspectives from appropriate people, and adjust conclusions as required

3.4 Evaluate the processes followed for exploring and interpreting ideas about music, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

apply analytical, reflective, critical-listening and communication skills in the context of exploring and articulating ideas about music

present ideas about the characteristics of musical examples in an appropriate style and format

incorporate feedback from others into evaluation processes.

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:

describe different styles and genres, musical forms and conventions relevant to music exploration

explain the conventions of music notation

outline historical, cultural or social circumstances under which the music was written and performed

describe written, oral or media presentation and communication techniques for the relevant medium.

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:

printed scores and/or recorded performances of selection of pieces.

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. Clarify scope of music exploration

1.1 Discuss the purpose and scope of the music study and required format for communication with appropriate people

1.2 Identify appropriate methodologies for exploring and interpreting the aesthetic, technical and expressive aspects of music

1.3 Identify musical styles, genres or pieces to be examined

1.4 Clarify timelines for completion of study and factors that may impact on it

2. Identify aesthetic and expressive elements of music

2.1 Assess musical examples to determine the overall style, character and genre of the music

2.2 Listen critically and/or review notation/scores to analyse expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities of musical elements

2.3 Examine a range of musical elements to confirm the analysis

2.4 Investigate the historical, cultural and social circumstances under which the musical pieces were written

2.5 Discuss aspects of work with peers, and incorporate different perspectives or ideas about music as appropriate

3. Convey ideas about music

3.1 Organise and document information on the aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of the music, its context and related music terminology

3.2 Compile and articulate ideas about the music in required format within agreed timelines and in a style suited to the target audience

3.3 Seek feedback on developed music perspectives from appropriate people, and adjust conclusions as required

3.4 Evaluate the processes followed for exploring and interpreting ideas about music, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

apply analytical, reflective, critical-listening and communication skills in the context of exploring and articulating ideas about music

present ideas about the characteristics of musical examples in an appropriate style and format

incorporate feedback from others into evaluation processes.

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:

describe different styles and genres, musical forms and conventions relevant to music exploration

explain the conventions of music notation

outline historical, cultural or social circumstances under which the music was written and performed

describe written, oral or media presentation and communication techniques for the relevant medium.

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:

printed scores and/or recorded performances of selection of pieces.

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
Discuss the purpose and scope of the music study and required format for communication with appropriate people 
Identify appropriate methodologies for exploring and interpreting the aesthetic, technical and expressive aspects of music 
Identify musical styles, genres or pieces to be examined 
Clarify timelines for completion of study and factors that may impact on it 
Assess musical examples to determine the overall style, character and genre of the music 
Listen critically and/or review notation/scores to analyse expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities of musical elements 
Examine a range of musical elements to confirm the analysis 
Investigate the historical, cultural and social circumstances under which the musical pieces were written 
Discuss aspects of work with peers, and incorporate different perspectives or ideas about music as appropriate 
Organise and document information on the aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of the music, its context and related music terminology 
Compile and articulate ideas about the music in required format within agreed timelines and in a style suited to the target audience 
Seek feedback on developed music perspectives from appropriate people, and adjust conclusions as required 
Evaluate the processes followed for exploring and interpreting ideas about music, and note areas for future improvement 

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