Required skills

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written and verbal instructions

discuss music and musical ideas with peers

respond positively to constructive feedback

articulate ideas about music accurately and appropriately using appropriate conventions of music writing and nomenclature

read music

use language appropriate to the intended audience

analytical skills sufficient to

retrieve and use appropriate resources to develop analysis

focus study on appropriate musical elements within compositions and performances

initiative and enterprise skills in the context of empathising with the creative work of composers and performers

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

source information and reference material in a timely fashion

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of musicrelated issues including

styles and genres and musical forms and conventions relevant to music exploration

music notation

techniques for discriminating music aurally to analyse music

repertoire relevant to chosen musical styles and genres

musical and cultural protocols

musical form and performance conventions

cultural circumstances of music performance and consumption

elements of musical organisation in relation to content of written work

technical processes and demands of composition andor music performances

issues and challenges that arise when developing an understanding of music

written auralpresentation and communication techniques for the relevant medium

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

demonstrate sound understanding of the aesthetic technical and expressive characteristics of music

apply analytical reflective criticallistening and communication skills in the context of exploring and articulating ideas about music

present the findings of a study of musical examples in an appropriate way

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to printed scores or recorded performances as required by the specialisation to be assessed

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

evaluation of musical studies completed by the candidate

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of exploring and understanding music for a range of purposes

authenticated details of relevant commercial or other examples of musical analysis

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUSMLTA Analyse functional harmony

CUSMLT403A Analyse functional harmony

CUSINDA Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSMLTA Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice

CUSMLT502A Apply concepts about the impact of music to professional practice

CUSWRTA Write about music

CUSWRT501A Write about music.

Appropriate personnel may include:

Purpose and scope may include:

Methodologies may include:

Musical examples may include:

Musical elements may include:

Music vocabulary may relate to elements, such as:

Target audiences may include: