Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUAMCP201 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Incorporate technology into music making

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMCP201 - Incorporate technology into music making
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use technology effectively in making music for the music, screen, media and entertainment industries.It applies to individuals who work in a range of music production environments and use music technology as a primary tool for their music making.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

music production software and equipment suitable for making music

source material, such as audio loops, that has been recorded/created to a professional standard

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Explore the potential of technology in music making
  • Discuss with appropriate people ways in which music technology can be used in music making
  • Use appropriate sources of information to identify various artists, musical genres and styles that incorporate music technology, and discuss with relevant people
  • Research and discuss the use of technology for music making in a range of music productions
       
Element: Explore techniques for making music using technology
  • Use practice sessions to explore a range of features in standard technology based equipment
  • Test a range of ways in which sounds can be produced or combined to achieve music making goals
  • Seek and use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own music making skills
       
Element: Use technology to make music
  • Confirm with appropriate people technical and creative purpose of musical pieces to be developed
  • Identify the instruments and electronic music making tools and materials to suit the musical pieces
  • Use music production software to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces
  • Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, seek feedback against creative and technical goals, and adjust as required
  • Present musical pieces in required file format by agreed deadline
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore the potential of technology in music making

1.1 Discuss with appropriate people ways in which music technology can be used in music making

1.2 Use appropriate sources of information to identify various artists, musical genres and styles that incorporate music technology, and discuss with relevant people

1.3 Research and discuss the use of technology for music making in a range of music productions

2. Explore techniques for making music using technology

2.1 Use practice sessions to explore a range of features in standard technology based equipment

2.2 Test a range of ways in which sounds can be produced or combined to achieve music making goals

2.3 Seek and use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own music making skills

3.Use technology to make music

3.1 Confirm with appropriate people technical and creative purpose of musical pieces to be developed

3.2 Identify the instruments and electronic music making tools and materials to suit the musical pieces

3.3 Use music production software to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces

3.4 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, seek feedback against creative and technical goals, and adjust as required

3.5 Present musical pieces in required file format by agreed deadline

Evidence of the ability to:

research the use of technology in music making and discuss its application in contemporary music making

use music production software to create musical pieces for specific purposes

seek and use feedback to refine musical pieces, and present in required file formats within deadlines.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify production elements in music that can be created using technology

identify features in music production software that can be used in making music

describe the distinguishing features of electronic music making tools and materials.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore the potential of technology in music making

1.1 Discuss with appropriate people ways in which music technology can be used in music making

1.2 Use appropriate sources of information to identify various artists, musical genres and styles that incorporate music technology, and discuss with relevant people

1.3 Research and discuss the use of technology for music making in a range of music productions

2. Explore techniques for making music using technology

2.1 Use practice sessions to explore a range of features in standard technology based equipment

2.2 Test a range of ways in which sounds can be produced or combined to achieve music making goals

2.3 Seek and use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own music making skills

3.Use technology to make music

3.1 Confirm with appropriate people technical and creative purpose of musical pieces to be developed

3.2 Identify the instruments and electronic music making tools and materials to suit the musical pieces

3.3 Use music production software to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces

3.4 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, seek feedback against creative and technical goals, and adjust as required

3.5 Present musical pieces in required file format by agreed deadline

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Discuss with appropriate people ways in which music technology can be used in music making 
Use appropriate sources of information to identify various artists, musical genres and styles that incorporate music technology, and discuss with relevant people 
Research and discuss the use of technology for music making in a range of music productions 
Use practice sessions to explore a range of features in standard technology based equipment 
Test a range of ways in which sounds can be produced or combined to achieve music making goals 
Seek and use feedback from others to identify and develop ways to improve own music making skills 
Confirm with appropriate people technical and creative purpose of musical pieces to be developed 
Identify the instruments and electronic music making tools and materials to suit the musical pieces 
Use music production software to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces 
Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, seek feedback against creative and technical goals, and adjust as required 
Present musical pieces in required file format by agreed deadline 

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