Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

discuss compositional requirements in a collaborative manner

respond positively to constructive feedback on own compositions

numeracy skills sufficient to determine duration of songs or musical pieces

listening skills in the context of

using aural imagination when manipulating musical elements

applying auralperception skills to improve compositional outcomes

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of experimenting with musical styles and elements

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

gather information on musicalstyles elementsandformsstructures

match repertoire to purpose of composition

learning skills sufficient to

identify and use techniques to develop aural memory and imagination

continuously evaluate and adjust own work via critical listening

musical skills sufficient to

use compositional techniques relevant to selected musical styles

use instruments and musical elements relevant to selected musical styles

Required knowledge

music knowledge sufficient to

recognise chords and keys in tonal andor other musical systems

understand and apply instrument tuning

understand scope and capacity of instruments for which compositions are developed

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of composing songs or musical pieces

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

compose simple songs or musical pieces for a specific purpose

apply music repertoire and instrument knowledge

use musical elements and melody conventions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where songwriting skills can be applied

access to appropriate range of instruments

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies to assess ability to use musical elements and melody conventions

direct observation of the candidate composing songs or musical pieces

authenticated samples of songwriting work with candidates selfevaluation

written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge of songwriting techniques

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of composing songs or musical pieces

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Relevant personnel may include:

Purpose of composition may be for:

Musical styles may include:

Musical elements may include:

Musicalforms/structures may include:

Format may be:

Standard melody conventions may include:

Copyright notice may include: