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

CUAMCP302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write song lyrics

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAMCP302 - Write song lyrics
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write song lyrics. It applies to individuals who apply their understanding of musical styles, song structures, copyright and royalties to song writing. They may work alone, or in collaboration with others, and write lyrics for music which has already been composed or as the basis for music compositions. 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:

lyric writing resources

an environment where lyric writing skills can be applied.

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: Clarify lyric writing requirements
  • Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people
  • Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs
  • Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required
  • Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people
       
Element: Develop lyrical elements
  • Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs
  • Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect
  • Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs
  • Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody
  • Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required
  • Present lyrics in agreed format
  • Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement
       
Element: Promote own work
  • Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing
  • Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify lyric writing requirements

1.1 Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs

1.3 Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required

1.4 Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people

2. Develop lyrical elements

2.1 Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs

2.2 Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect

2.3 Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs

2.4 Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody

2.5 Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required

2.6 Present lyrics in agreed format

2.7 Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement

3. Promote own work

3.1 Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing

3.2 Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs

Evidence of the ability to:

write lyrics for at least four songs in two different musical styles, applying knowledge of song structures and formats

apply copyright processes to song writing activities.

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:

explain different aspects of music literacy, including:

musical styles

song structures

standard melody conventions

basic composition processes and notation

explain common lyric writing techniques, including:

meter

rhyme

story telling

outline the process for collaborating with performers and recording personnel to make music demos

explain the relationships between cultural and stylistic contexts to the purpose of songs.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify lyric writing requirements

1.1 Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs

1.3 Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required

1.4 Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people

2. Develop lyrical elements

2.1 Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs

2.2 Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect

2.3 Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs

2.4 Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody

2.5 Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required

2.6 Present lyrics in agreed format

2.7 Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement

3. Promote own work

3.1 Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing

3.2 Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs

This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Knowledge of copyright must include:

royalty entitlements, such as from:

sale of recordings

broadcasting, including radio, internet or television

use of songs in movies, e.g. royalties from the sale of the soundtrack album

role of Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA)

sharing song royalties, e.g. with other band members

correct format for copyright notices:

copyright symbol, followed by the name of the copyright owner and the year of first publication

for sound recordings, the letter P (for phonogram) in a circle or in brackets is used.

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
Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people 
Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs 
Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required 
Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people 
Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs 
Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect 
Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs 
Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody 
Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required 
Present lyrics in agreed format 
Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement 
Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing 
Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs 

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