Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

discuss compositional requirements in a collaborative manner

document plans for compositional projects

respond positively to constructive feedback on own compositions

listening skills in the context of

using aural imagination when manipulating musical elements

analysing music instrumentation

applying auralperception skills to improve compositional outcomes

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

expressing appropriate musical nuance

demonstrating originality and innovative approaches in the use and organisation of musical elements

extending musical boundaries for self and audience

experimenting with the synthesis of musical ideas and materials from a range of sources

composing appropriately for the context of venues sound forces and perceived audience taste

learning skills in the context of continuously improving composition techniques through practice and refinement based on critical feedback

planning selfmanagement and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

plan the composition of musical pieces in a logical sequence

work within established budgets and timeframes

demonstrate reliability in all agreed work commitments

technology skills in the context of using music composition software at a working level of proficiency

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of musicianship issues including

repertoire and music history relevant to area of specialisation

instrumentation and orchestration

musical protocols and customs for setting down music

genres and styles and their musical forms and conventions in written notation

interpretation of chords scales melodies forms textures or other conventions found within music notation

options for using computer applications to notate music

copyright issues in relation to composing music

reading and writing music using written music notation such as acoustic and electronic scores sheet music and chord charts

techniques for writing directions for

instrumentation

voicing

expression

timbre

attack

pitch

tempi

dynamics

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of composing music

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 a selection of musical pieces in response to at least two briefs

apply welldeveloped aural skills to the composition process

work collaboratively with others involved in creating or performing the compositions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to an environment where music compositional skills can be applied

access to appropriate range of instruments relevant to the candidates selected musical styles

access to industrycurrent software hardware and audio equipment for composing orchestrating and setting down music

access to scores relevant to the candidates selected musical styles

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

evaluation of work plans prepared by the candidate

direct observation of the candidate composing musical pieces

written or oral questioning to assess candidates understanding of musical elements and compositional techniques

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 composing music in response to a brief

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFCMPA Implement copyright arrangements

CUFCMP301A Implement copyright arrangements

CUSMCPA Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCP401A Develop techniques for arranging music

CUSMCPA Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

CUSMLTA Notate music for performance

CUSMLT401A Notate music for performance

CUSMLTA Analyse functional harmony

CUSMLT403A Analyse functional harmony

CUSMLTA Refine auralperception skills

CUSMLT501A Refine aural-perception skills.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Musical elements may include:

Scope of composition brief may include:

Aspects to be covered in the work plan may include:

Aspects to be covered in a contract may include:

Briefing others may involve:

Compositional techniques may include:

Format may be: