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