Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

undertake research into development of computer technologies relevant to music composition

discuss compositional requirements in a collaborative manner

document plans for compositional projects

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

literacy skills sufficient to read and understand software user manuals

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

using technology as a creative tool to compose music

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

learning skills sufficient to keep up to date with new versions of software applications relevant to composing music

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

problemsolving skills sufficient to plan for contingencies

technology skills sufficient to use industrystandard software applications and computer hardware relevant to composing music

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

musical terminology systems elements and genres

group and solo performance protocols and customs

instrumentation and orchestration

musical protocols and customs for setting down music

features of a range of hardware and software toolspackages for composing music and generating music scores

fusion of music technology and music composition

copyright issues associated with composing music

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of composing 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

compose a selection of musical pieces using electronic media 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 industrycurrent software hardware and audio equipment for composing orchestrating and setting down music

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 using electronic media

written or oral questioning to assess candidates understanding of musical elements and compositional techniques 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 composing music using electronic media

Guidance information for assessment

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

Undertaking research may involve:

Software applications may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Factors 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:

Musical elements may include:

File formats may include: