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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Investigate the history of music
  2. Assess the social significance of music
  3. Apply historical and sociological knowledge of music to own professional practice

Required Skills

Required skills

welldeveloped written and oral communication skills in the context of discussing exploring interpreting and presenting ideas about music with and for others

analytical skills in the context of interpreting information dealing with potentially complex ideas relating to the cultural manifestations of music

research and datagathering skills sufficient to source collect collate and organise relevant information

learning skills in the context of

reflective learning for self

contributing to the learning of others through discussion

applying knowledge to enhance own professional practice

Required knowledge

awareness of the social significance of music at different points in history and in different cultural scenarios

awareness of broader contemporary contexts and perspectives relating to music making and music consumption in society

sources of information relating to the history and social significance of music

Evidence Required

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 welldeveloped analytical reflective and communication skills

understand the historical contexts social functions and circumstances of music making and consumption in society

apply the above knowledge to own professional practice

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to sources of information on the history social significance and function of music

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 candidates exploration of music and its social significance demonstrated through discussion and written or oral presentation

written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of music in historical and contemporary contexts

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSINDA Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSIND501A Apply music knowledge and artistic judgement

CUSWRTA Write about music

CUSWRT501A Write about music.


Range Statement

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.

Sources of information may include:

music performances and recordings

music collectives

funding bodies

music performance venues

community organisations

friends, family, work colleagues and peers

industry practitioners

online databases

media archives

printed references and texts, e.g. books and journals

other media sources, such as:

radio

television

DVDs

videos

educational institutions

libraries.

Ways in which music impacts on people's social and working lives

may include:

developing a sense of identity and community

facilitating social contact

improving quality of life

therapeutic and/or healing properties

enriched inner or spiritual life

intellectual stimulation

relaxation and recreation

expressive qualities and capacities

aesthetic and/or literal communication

music's capacity to reflect cultural value systems

aural transmission of knowledge and wisdom

representation of innovation and new ideas.

Fields may include:

visual/fine arts

other performing arts

anthropology

ethnomusicology

social sciences

humanities

product marketing.

Relevant personnel may include:

composers

artists and performers

broadcasters

writers and journalists

program or event managers

sound-production or recording personnel

record companies

directors

producers

programmers

academic supervisors

production managers

music promoters, agents and marketers

advertising agencies.

Opportunities may include:

attending seminars

participating in creative activities

reviewing and adapting own communication skills

using new approaches to work

working in creative communities

developing marketing plans for new music products.