Assessor Resource

CUAMPF409
Perform music using digital media

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to explore the potential of digital media technology and apply it to perform a range of musical pieces.

It applies to individuals with a high level of musical aptitude and experience who are incorporating digital media into performance.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)



Evidence Required

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 digital media for performance ideas

1.1 Listen to or view recordings of performances that use digital media as the performance instrument

1.2 Experiment with a range of improvised and composed musical works, and plan scope of use in performance

1.3 Discuss and evaluate the musical effectiveness of work in progress with appropriate people

1.4 Incorporate feedback into preparation of digital media performance

2. Develop facility with digital media

2.1 Investigate and apply a range of digital techniques in musical ways

2.2 Experiment with a range of sounds for incorporation into improvisations and compositions

2.3 Consult with appropriate people to identify factors that may affect use of digital media in performance

2.4 Extend control over the technology to create new ways to use digital media as the performance instrument and to perform planned sound consistently

2.5 Use practice sessions to develop technical facility for using digital media in performance

3. Develop appropriate notation

3.1 Investigate ways in which music is notated for performance using digital media

3.2 Notate digital media performance pieces

4 Perform a range of pieces

4.1 Set up and test instruments and equipment following safe work practices

4.2 Play pieces and/or accompaniments with appropriate attention to rhythmic detail, dynamic range and variations in technique as required

4.3 Use technical facility to achieve variations in sound and/or tone as appropriate

4.4 Perform all work following notated instructions where relevant

4.5 Use feedback from relevant others and own observations of performance to identify areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a plan to use digital media in performance

develop technical skills in using digital media in performance, including notating digital media in performance pieces

perform pieces using digital media including:

following safe work practices

considering rhythmic detail and dynamic range

applying variations in sound and/or tone

identify areas for future skill development in using digital media.

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 ways in which digital media can be used to perform music

describe features of digital media equipment and related software relevant to music performance

explain how music is notated for performing with digital media

outline work health and safety practices, procedures and standards as they apply to using music technology in performance.

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:

digital media, including appropriate software

instruments or equipment for performance

a suitable acoustic space.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Explore digital media for performance ideas

1.1 Listen to or view recordings of performances that use digital media as the performance instrument

1.2 Experiment with a range of improvised and composed musical works, and plan scope of use in performance

1.3 Discuss and evaluate the musical effectiveness of work in progress with appropriate people

1.4 Incorporate feedback into preparation of digital media performance

2. Develop facility with digital media

2.1 Investigate and apply a range of digital techniques in musical ways

2.2 Experiment with a range of sounds for incorporation into improvisations and compositions

2.3 Consult with appropriate people to identify factors that may affect use of digital media in performance

2.4 Extend control over the technology to create new ways to use digital media as the performance instrument and to perform planned sound consistently

2.5 Use practice sessions to develop technical facility for using digital media in performance

3. Develop appropriate notation

3.1 Investigate ways in which music is notated for performance using digital media

3.2 Notate digital media performance pieces

4 Perform a range of pieces

4.1 Set up and test instruments and equipment following safe work practices

4.2 Play pieces and/or accompaniments with appropriate attention to rhythmic detail, dynamic range and variations in technique as required

4.3 Use technical facility to achieve variations in sound and/or tone as appropriate

4.4 Perform all work following notated instructions where relevant

4.5 Use feedback from relevant others and own observations of performance to identify areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

develop a plan to use digital media in performance

develop technical skills in using digital media in performance, including notating digital media in performance pieces

perform pieces using digital media including:

following safe work practices

considering rhythmic detail and dynamic range

applying variations in sound and/or tone

identify areas for future skill development in using digital media.

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 ways in which digital media can be used to perform music

describe features of digital media equipment and related software relevant to music performance

explain how music is notated for performing with digital media

outline work health and safety practices, procedures and standards as they apply to using music technology in performance.

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:

digital media, including appropriate software

instruments or equipment for performance

a suitable acoustic space.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Listen to or view recordings of performances that use digital media as the performance instrument 
Experiment with a range of improvised and composed musical works, and plan scope of use in performance 
Discuss and evaluate the musical effectiveness of work in progress with appropriate people 
Incorporate feedback into preparation of digital media performance 
Investigate and apply a range of digital techniques in musical ways 
Experiment with a range of sounds for incorporation into improvisations and compositions 
Consult with appropriate people to identify factors that may affect use of digital media in performance 
Extend control over the technology to create new ways to use digital media as the performance instrument and to perform planned sound consistently 
Use practice sessions to develop technical facility for using digital media in performance 
Investigate ways in which music is notated for performance using digital media 
Notate digital media performance pieces 
Set up and test instruments and equipment following safe work practices 
Play pieces and/or accompaniments with appropriate attention to rhythmic detail, dynamic range and variations in technique as required 
Use technical facility to achieve variations in sound and/or tone as appropriate 
Perform all work following notated instructions where relevant 
Use feedback from relevant others and own observations of performance to identify areas for future improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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