Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

discuss compositional requirements in a collaborative manner

read and interpret screen music briefs and film shot lists

document plans for screen composition projects

respond positively to constructive feedback on own work

provide constructive feedback to others involved in the screen music composition and soundtrack compilation process

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

relating sounds to images and concepts in a creative way

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

expressing appropriate musical nuance

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

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

welldeveloped understanding of

principles and techniques involved in composing and compiling music for screen productions

computer technologies relevant to composing music

filmmaking aesthetics processes personnel and technologies

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

music knowledge including

musical styles

musical concepts and ideas in the context of composing music for screen productions

typical formats for music composition plans

instrumentation and orchestration

musical protocols and customs for setting down music

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

musical terminology systems elements and genres

copyright law and permissions

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

prepare an appropriate response to at least two screen music composition briefs

compose music for at least two screen productions

apply welldeveloped aural skills to the composition process

work creatively collaboratively and constructively in a team environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to screen productions that require the composition of music

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 and responses to screen music composition briefs 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

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 for screen productions

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFCMPA Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUSMCPA Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

CUSSOUA Compile music for soundtracks

CUSSOU505A Compile music for soundtracks.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Aspects of the brief may include:

Production values may include:

Resources may include:

Productions 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: