Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

collaborate effectively with other artists and technical personnel involved in performances

provide constructive feedback on performances to others involved in performances

respond positively to constructive feedback on own performance

literacy skills sufficient to read and understand software user manuals

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of

undertaking research into the ways in which interactive technologies can be used in music performances

using technology as a creative music tool

learning skills sufficient to keep up to date with new versions of software applications relevant to incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

plan the creation of interactive elements in a logical sequence

problemsolving skills sufficient to promptly and effectively rectify sound defects system failures and mechanical breakdowns

technology skills sufficient to use industrystandard software applications relevant to incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

musical terminology systems elements and genres

group and solo performance protocols and customs

features of a range of hardware and software toolspackages for automated music production

fusion of music technology and music performance

principles and techniques of incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances including

manipulating sound to achieve technical and creative outcomes

using effects to achieve a range of functional sound requirements

automating events eg lighting sequence playback sample playback and control of effects

compatibility of different digital standards

formats and technical standards

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances

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

demonstrate sound understanding of the fusion of music technology and music performance

develop and present at least two technologybased interactive music performances

collaborate effectively with others involved in the performances

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to relevant instruments and computer workstations including sound playback facility

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 or video recordings of performances in which the candidate has been responsible for developing and implementing aspects of interactive technology

written or oral questioning on performance strategies

discussion of principles and techniques of incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances

authenticated details of relevant courses or training sessions

authenticated details of relevant artistic andor commercial achievements

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 incorporating interactive technology into musicbased performances

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSMCPA Compose music using electronic media

CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media

CUSMPFA Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPF404A Perform music as part of a group

CUSMPFA Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPF501A Prepare a program for performance

CUSMPFA Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSMPF602A Manage stagecraft aspects of performances

CUSSOUA Perform advanced sound editing

CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing.

Undertaking research may involve:

Ways to apply interactive technologies may include:

Appropriate personnel may include:

Factors may include:

Software applications may include: