Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret musical scores in conjunction with musical specialists to determine and deliver technical elements of productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
Individuals who apply these skills are expected to display initiative, judgement and responsibility as they apply analytical and communication skills to the process of plotting cues from musical scores and delivering technical elements from scores during performances.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Interpret musical scores | 1.1 In consultation with musical specialists as required, analyse scores to identify technical requirements 1.2 Confirm interpretation of technical requirements with relevant personnel and take direction on changes 1.3 Make accurate notations on scores according to information received |
2. Prepare technical references from scores | 2.1 Prepare technical references according to musical and literary text and in a format that meets organisational requirements 2.2 Plot technical elements, including appropriate technical notations 2.3 Clearly note cues that relate to musical performances 2.4 Identify and discuss issues that need to be addressed in consultation with others involved in plotting cues for performances 2.5 Update documentation to reflect outcome of discussions as required 2.6 Finalise documentation according to timelines and incorporate with other production documentation |
3. Deliver technical elements of productions | 3.1 Follow scores or technical references and constantly monitor musical activity 3.2 Take accurate and timely action to deliver technical elements according to scores and technical references 3.3 Respond appropriately to changed production circumstances and follow musical activity and direction from relevant personnel 3.4 File scores and technical references created from them for future use according to organisational requirements 3.5 In consultation with relevant personnel, evaluate own work performance and note areas for future improvement |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
plot cues from musical scores for at least two performances
use cue reference documents to deliver technical elements from musical scores during performances on at least two occasions
take direction from creative and technical personnel during performances
meet work deadlines
work collaboratively.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements the individual must:
describe the main features of musical scores and how they relate to the process of plotting cues from scores
explain the range of notations used to create accurate technical references from scores
describe issues and challenges that can arise when plotting and managing cues from scores, along with solutions to address them.
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 musical scores and performances which require the plotting and managing of cues from scores.
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 | 3.5 | Seeks the views and opinions of others to identify ways to improve own performance |
Reading | 1.1, 2.1, 3.1 | Interprets production documentation in relation to own role |
Writing | 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 | Prepares and updates cue reference material required to deliver technical elements from scores during performances |
Oral communication | 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5 | Obtains information by listening and questioning Discusses ideas and solutions |
Numeracy | 2.2 | Calculates timings in relation to plotting cues from scores |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 1.3, 3.4 | Applies organisational procedures associated with job role |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.3, 3.5 | Works collaboratively with others involved in performances |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 | Adopts a methodical and logical approach to plotting and managing cues from scores Manages time efficiently to meet work deadlines Proactively responds to issues that affect others involved in plotting cues Responds appropriately to the unexpected during performances Applies knowledge of technical equipment operation to plotting and managing cues from scores |
Sectors
Media and entertainment production - stage management