Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

clearly articulate ideas about the music demo to those involved in the recording process

negotiate changes and refinements to the recording in a collaborative manner

work constructively with creative and technical personnel involved in the recording

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of devising the most appropriate repertoire for the music demo

planning and organisational skills sufficient to develop and implement a plan for producing a music demo

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

achieve personal goals in relation to the music demo

seek expert assistance when problems arise

arrive on time to recording sessions

problemsolving skills sufficient to

assist with troubleshooting technical and artistic problems associated with the music demo project

improve recording techniques

Required knowledge

sound understanding of musicrelated issues including

styles genres musical forms and conventions relevant to the music demo

musical and cultural protocols

musical performance conventions

elements of musical organisation in relation to content of the demo recording

recording procedures

characteristics and potential of different file formats for editing production and distribution of the music demo

issues and challenges that arise when making a music demo

OHS issues as they relate to recording sessions

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

plan the production of at least two music demos

contribute to decisionmaking about the final sound of the music demo

work collaboratively on the production of a music demo

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to recording equipment and postproduction computers and software

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

direct observation or video recording of the candidate in recording sessions

evaluation of demo recording plans developed by the candidate

evaluation of authenticated demo recordings made by the candidate

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 associated with producing music demos

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMPFA Prepare for performances

CUSMPF302A Prepare for performances

CUSMPFA Rehearse music for group performances

CUSMPF401A Rehearse music for group performances

CUSINDA Work effectively in the music industry

CUSIND301A Work effectively in the music industry

CUSINDA Plan a career in the creative arts industry

CUSIND302A Plan a career in the creative arts industry.

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