CUAMLT402
Articulate ideas about music


Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of music to others.

It applies to individuals, including musicians, music writers, and festival and concert programmers, who have well developed skills in aural discrimination and the ability to apply artistic judgement.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Clarify scope of music exploration

1.1 Discuss the purpose and scope of the music study and required format for communication with appropriate people

1.2 Identify appropriate methodologies for exploring and interpreting the aesthetic, technical and expressive aspects of music

1.3 Identify musical styles, genres or pieces to be examined

1.4 Clarify timelines for completion of study and factors that may impact on it

2. Identify aesthetic and expressive elements of music

2.1 Assess musical examples to determine the overall style, character and genre of the music

2.2 Listen critically and/or review notation/scores to analyse expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities of musical elements

2.3 Examine a range of musical elements to confirm the analysis

2.4 Investigate the historical, cultural and social circumstances under which the musical pieces were written

2.5 Discuss aspects of work with peers, and incorporate different perspectives or ideas about music as appropriate

3. Convey ideas about music

3.1 Organise and document information on the aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of the music, its context and related music terminology

3.2 Compile and articulate ideas about the music in required format within agreed timelines and in a style suited to the target audience

3.3 Seek feedback on developed music perspectives from appropriate people, and adjust conclusions as required

3.4 Evaluate the processes followed for exploring and interpreting ideas about music, and note areas for future improvement

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

apply analytical, reflective, critical-listening and communication skills in the context of exploring and articulating ideas about music

present ideas about the characteristics of musical examples in an appropriate style and format

incorporate feedback from others into evaluation processes.

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


Evidence of Knowledge

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

describe different styles and genres, musical forms and conventions relevant to music exploration

explain the conventions of music notation

outline historical, cultural or social circumstances under which the music was written and performed

describe written, oral or media presentation and communication techniques for the relevant medium.


Assessment Conditions

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:

printed scores and/or recorded performances of selection of pieces.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


Foundation Skills

This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4

Interprets textual information in a variety of forms, and applies the information gained to evaluate methodologies and elements according to music requirements

Writing

3.1-3.4

Documents information according to required format in a style appropriate to a specific audience

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.3

Participates in discussions using listening and questioning skills to clarify understanding

Listens for tone, style and other musical aesthetics

Numeracy

1.4, 3.2

Defines timeframes in accordance with schedule requirements

Interact with others

1.1, 2.5, 3.3

Consults with appropriate people to convey and elicit information, develop and confirm understanding, and gain feedback

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.4

Plans and completes own tasks in a logical and efficient sequence

Makes decisions directly related to own role


Sectors

Performing arts – music literacy