Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

respond appropriately to aural cues

interpret music appropriately for improvisation

work collaboratively with others to develop own improvisation skills

respond positively to constructive advice from teachers and peers

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

plan own practice time

set realistic personal goals

memorise repertoire as required

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of developing a creative approach to improvisation

learning skills in the context of improving improvisation skills through practice

technical skills sufficient to perform simple improvisation on chosen instrument

Required knowledge

broad understanding of

chosen genres and their musical forms and conventions for improvisation

instrumental combinations in selected area of specialisation

phrasing and shaping music appropriately

techniques for expressing appropriate musical nuance

musical elements listed in the range statement

musical vocabulary

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of developing improvisation skills

OHS practices procedures and standards as they apply to using musical instruments and performing in a range of environments

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

perform simple solo improvisation in chosen area on a number of occasions

work collaboratively with members of an ensemble when developing improvisation skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments

opportunities to perform improvisation as part of an ensemble

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

observation of practice andor performance

written or oral questioning on the music structures of improvisation

video andor audio recordings of performances or practice sessions

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 discussing issues in performance of improvisation

portfolios or other documentation that demonstrate the processes used in improvisation

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMLTA Apply knowledge of genre to music making

CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making

CUSMLTA Develop and apply auralperception skills

CUSMLT302A Develop and apply aural-perception skills

CUSMPFA Develop technical skills in performance

CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance

CUSMPFA Contribute to backup accompaniment

CUSMPF303A Contribute to backup accompaniment.

Learning environment may include:

Musical elements may include:

Areas may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Techniques may include:

Cues may include: