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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Investigate the history of music
   • Identify relevant sources of information on the history of music and music and audio technologies as relevant to current repertoire or industry involvement
   • Investigate definitions and roles of music, and how these differ according to historical and cultural contexts
   • Explore the relationship between music and culture over time
2. Assess the social and economic significance of music
   • Examine the different ways individuals and groups have performed, composed and presented music over time
   • Investigate and evaluate the social and cultural functions, and commercial value of music
   • Research the role and impact of music in other disciplines
3. Apply historical and sociological knowledge of music to own professional practice
   • Extract key information and ideas about the history, social and cultural significance of music
   • Reflect on how information and ideas might inform own professional practice
   • Develop a strategy to integrate information and ideas into own practice
   • Present and discuss strategy with relevant people, and incorporate feedback
   • Implement strategy to enhance own professional practice

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

source information about the role of music and music and audio technologies, including its history, social and cultural functions, commercial value and impact in other disciplines

analyse and synthesise research findings

develop and implement a strategy to incorporate understanding of the social, cultural and commercial values of music into own practice.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the historical evolution of music and music and audio technologies

explain the significance of music in different cultural contexts

describe the social impact of music

explain the commercial value of music in the contemporary context.

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