CUAMLT502
Apply concepts of music and society to professional practice


Application

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to analyse and apply concepts about the social significance of music to one’s own professional practice.

It applies to individuals who require in-depth understanding of the function of music in society, particularly in relation to the cultural and commercial value of music.

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. Investigate the history of music

1.1 Identify relevant sources of information on the history of music and music and audio technologies as relevant to current repertoire or industry involvement

1.2 Investigate definitions and roles of music, and how these differ according to historical and cultural contexts

1.3 Explore the relationship between music and culture over time

2. Assess the social and economic significance of music

2.1 Examine the different ways individuals and groups have performed, composed and presented music over time

2.2 Investigate and evaluate the social and cultural functions, and commercial value of music

2.3 Research the role and impact of music in other disciplines

3. Apply historical and sociological knowledge of music to own professional practice

3.1 Extract key information and ideas about the history, social and cultural significance of music

3.2 Reflect on how information and ideas might inform own professional practice

3.3 Develop a strategy to integrate information and ideas into own practice

3.4 Present and discuss strategy with relevant people, and incorporate feedback

3.5 Implement strategy to enhance own professional practice

Evidence of Performance

Evidence of the ability to:

source information about the role of music and music and audio technologies, including its history, social and cultural functions, commercial value and impact in other disciplines

analyse and synthesise research findings

develop and implement a strategy to incorporate understanding of the social, cultural and commercial values of music into own practice.

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 the historical evolution of music and music and audio technologies

explain the significance of music in different cultural contexts

describe the social impact of music

explain the commercial value of music in the contemporary context.


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:

sources of relevant information.

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

Learning

3.3-3.5

Actively participates in developing and implementing strategies to increase own knowledge

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.3, 3.1

Investigates and comprehends information from different sources

Writing

3.3

Integrates ideas and information into required format for own use

Oral Communication

2.1, 3.4

Listens to music to extract meaning

Presents ideas using language appropriate to listeners, and uses active listening and questioning to clarify understanding

Interact with others

3.4

Collaborates with others to receive feedback on ideas and opinions

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.5

Plans, collects, collates and organises relevant information

Uses exploration and practice to generate ideas


Sectors

Performing arts – music literacy