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

CUAWRT503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Write about music

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAWRT503 - Write about music
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write music related material in response to a writing brief.It applies to individuals, such as freelance writers or journalists, who would be expected to write both original and non-narrative music content for a range of purposes, including reviews, critiques, program notes, editorials, commentary and music copy.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:

writing briefs

music related information sources.

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: Prepare to write material
  • Interpret writing brief and confirm type of material required in consultation with relevant people
  • Identify factors that may impact writing assignment, and plan accordingly
  • Determine style and tone appropriate to publication for which material is being written
  • Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant people as required
       
Element: Research topic
  • Use appropriate information sources to gather background material,
  • Conduct interviews with people to gather information as required
  • Review gathered information to determine approach to writing assignment
  • Discuss results of research, ideas, and proposed approach with relevant people as required
       
Element: Write material
  • Work in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) and copyright legislation
  • Confirm language and writing style are suited to target audience and publication
  • Confirm specialised vocabulary is appropriate to writing brief and subject matter
  • Proofread and edit material to required standard, and check that it meets requirements of writing brief
  • Present draft to relevant people for review
  • Adjust material as required, and present final copy in agreed format and timeframe
  • Evaluate writing process, assess own performance, and note areas for future improvement
       


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. Prepare to write material

1.1 Interpret writing brief and confirm type of material required in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Identify factors that may impact writing assignment, and plan accordingly

1.3 Determine style and tone appropriate to publication for which material is being written

1.4 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant people as required

2. Research topic

2.1 Use appropriate information sources to gather background material,

2.2 Conduct interviews with people to gather information as required

2.3 Review gathered information to determine approach to writing assignment

2.4 Discuss results of research, ideas, and proposed approach with relevant people as required

3. Write material

3.1 Work in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) and copyright legislation

3.2 Confirm language and writing style are suited to target audience and publication

3.3 Confirm specialised vocabulary is appropriate to writing brief and subject matter

3.4 Proofread and edit material to required standard, and check that it meets requirements of writing brief

3.5 Present draft to relevant people for review

3.6 Adjust material as required, and present final copy in agreed format and timeframe

3.7 Evaluate writing process, assess own performance, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

produce materials that meet the requirements of a writing brief, including carrying out research, generating content ideas, collaborating with others and meeting deadlines

use music vocabulary, correct grammar, punctuation and writing style.

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:

describe the information that is typically found in a writing brief

describe the copyright requirements that relate to use of information sources in written materials

list and describe appropriate information sources for research purposes.

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. Prepare to write material

1.1 Interpret writing brief and confirm type of material required in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Identify factors that may impact writing assignment, and plan accordingly

1.3 Determine style and tone appropriate to publication for which material is being written

1.4 Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant people as required

2. Research topic

2.1 Use appropriate information sources to gather background material,

2.2 Conduct interviews with people to gather information as required

2.3 Review gathered information to determine approach to writing assignment

2.4 Discuss results of research, ideas, and proposed approach with relevant people as required

3. Write material

3.1 Work in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) and copyright legislation

3.2 Confirm language and writing style are suited to target audience and publication

3.3 Confirm specialised vocabulary is appropriate to writing brief and subject matter

3.4 Proofread and edit material to required standard, and check that it meets requirements of writing brief

3.5 Present draft to relevant people for review

3.6 Adjust material as required, and present final copy in agreed format and timeframe

3.7 Evaluate writing process, assess own performance, and note areas for future improvement

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
Interpret writing brief and confirm type of material required in consultation with relevant people 
Identify factors that may impact writing assignment, and plan accordingly 
Determine style and tone appropriate to publication for which material is being written 
Discuss plans or preliminary ideas with relevant people as required 
Use appropriate information sources to gather background material, 
Conduct interviews with people to gather information as required 
Review gathered information to determine approach to writing assignment 
Discuss results of research, ideas, and proposed approach with relevant people as required 
Work in accordance with work health and safety (WHS) and copyright legislation 
Confirm language and writing style are suited to target audience and publication 
Confirm specialised vocabulary is appropriate to writing brief and subject matter 
Proofread and edit material to required standard, and check that it meets requirements of writing brief 
Present draft to relevant people for review 
Adjust material as required, and present final copy in agreed format and timeframe 
Evaluate writing process, assess own performance, and note areas for future improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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