CUSMLT202A - Apply knowledge of music culture to music making assessment tool

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CUSMLT202A
Apply knowledge of music culture to music making

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024

This unit applies to people entering the music industry who need to collect, apply and update general information relevant to a selected musical style in Australian society. The skills and knowledge outlined in this unit can be applied in any music-making context since they relate to identifying positive values in a selected musical style, as well as the repertoire, challenges and technology relevant to that style. This work is undertaken under close supervision and guidance.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to explore aspects of music culture in Australian society and apply the information obtained to own music making.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable

Employability Skills

Not applicable

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.

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the ability to: source information on musical styles and culture apply information to day-to-day work activities, including own music making check credibility and reliability of information maintain currency of information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: access to a range of relevant and current information sources access to appropriate technology to collect, download and store information use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment	The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit: case studies to assess ability to apply collected information to day-to-day work activities direct observation of the candidate collecting and organising information on a selected musical style.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills sufficient to share information with colleagues and peers

research skills sufficient to locate and use relevant sources of information

literacy skills sufficient to read and understand relevant sources of information

planning and organisational skills sufficient to update, maintain and store information

technology skills sufficient to access and download information from the internet

Required knowledge

basic understanding of:

relationships between composers, performers, producers, recording artists, songwriters, recording engineers, critics and audiences

social, cultural, historical and economic significance of a selected musical style in Australian society

technology used for producing and enhancing music in a selected musical style in Australian society

ways in which music is part of the culture of Australian society


The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Context may include:	cultural significance economic significance historical significance social significance.
Musical styles may include:	classical/concert contemporary/art ethnic/traditional folk indigenous jazz popular/commercial rock world.
Information sources may include:	archives community organisations discussions with current industry practitioners government departments industry associations and organisations industry journals internet libraries media archives print and electronic media museums and galleries organisational policies and procedures personal observations and experience professional organisations reference books technical publications and manuals.
Values may include:	communicating cultural heritage and social change encouraging and engaging creative thought and action enhancing physical and mental states enhancing relaxation and leisure time improving concentration arousing patriotism and nostalgia.
Appropriate people may include:	agents, artists' managers and industry managers content experts copyright representatives current industry practitioners employee association and union representatives industry and industry association representatives information professionals, e.g. libraries and museums legal representatives.
Technology may include:	camera and projection equipment computer technology music production software and hardware musical equipment and instruments sound-editing software and hardware sound-recording software and hardware sound reinforcement equipment, such as: microphones amplifiers speakers mixers consoles cabling sound transmission and the internet video editing software and hardware.
Challenges may include:	audience perceptions and expectations changing nature of the marketplace, including marketing and production of products and services communicating with industry practitioners feasibility and success in commercial markets impact of the media: perceptions and expectations of music journalists positive and negative bias in media reports shaping and reflecting contemporary culture treatment of cultural values in media reports.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Seek information on the context of one or more musical styles using appropriate information sources
Identify positive values in one or more musical styles using appropriate information sources
Check the credibility and reliability of information sources with appropriate people
Comply with copyright and cultural requirements when accessing information
Apply information on musical styles to own music making
Identify the repertoire of one or more musical styles in Australian society
Seek information on the use of technology in one or more musical styles in Australian society
Identify the challenges faced by musicians working in one or more musical styles in Australian society
Seek information on the way in which one or more musical styles is/are portrayed in the media
Seek information on further training and educational opportunities in one or more musical styles in Australian society
Update information sources on a regular basis
Monitor changes in the use of technology
Store information in an easily accessible format
Share information with colleagues and peers
Apply information on music culture to own music making

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CUSMLT202A - Apply knowledge of music culture to music making

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CUSMLT202A Apply knowledge of music culture to music makingAssessment tool

Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024

Prerequisites

Employability Skills

Evidence Required

Submission Requirements

Assessment Tasks

Observation Checklist

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUSMLT202A - Apply knowledge of music culture to music making

Assessment task 1: [title]

Assessment Record Sheet

CUSMLT202A - Apply knowledge of music culture to music making

CUSMLT202A
Apply knowledge of music culture to music making

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024