Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

discuss musical requirements in a collaborative manner

respond positively to constructive feedback on own work

work collaboratively with others involved in the music development process

numeracy skills sufficient to determine duration of musical pieces

listening skills in the context of

using aural imagination when manipulating musical elements

applying auralperception skills to improve musical outcomes

initiative and enterprise skills sufficient to

develop original and innovative approaches to developing music with electronic media

experiment with musical styles and elements to develop own style

planning organising and selfmanagement skills sufficient to

gather information on musicalstyles elementsandformsstructures

seek expert assistance when problems arise

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

demonstrate reliability in all agreed work commitments

learning skills sufficient to

identify and use techniques to develop aural memory and imagination

continuously evaluate and adjust own work via critical listening

technology skills sufficient to

use appropriate and current software and hardware for developing music

resolve operational problems with equipment or software and seek advice as required

Required knowledge

features of standard hardware and software toolspackages for developing and notating music

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of developing music using electronic media

OHS principles of

safe listening including safeguards against hearing loss

using a computer and keyboard for periods of time

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

develop a selection of simple musical works using electronic media

respond positively to constructive feedback on own musical works

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where music development skills can be applied

access to industrycurrent electronic media used to develop musical works

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 standard melody conventions

direct observation of the candidate developing musical pieces using electronic media

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of developing simple musical pieces using electronic media

Guidance information for assessment

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

Appropriate personnel may include:

Features may include:

Software applications may include:

Purpose of musical pieces may be for:

Styles may include:

Elements may include:

Forms/structures may include:

Standard melody conventions may include:

Copyright notice may include:

File formats may include: