Elements and Performance Criteria
- Clarify analysis requirements
- Discuss with appropriate personnel the purpose and scope of the music analysis
- Identify appropriate methodologies for analysing music in the context of the required task
- Identify the musical styles, genres or pieces to be analysed
- Clarify timelines for completion of analysis and factors that may impact on the analysis
- Identify aesthetic and expressive elements of music
- Assess musical examples to determine the overall style and character of the music
- Analyse musical elements for their expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities
- Identify a sufficient range of functional musical elements to ensure that the analysis is accurate and comprehensive
- Discuss aspects of work in progress with peers and incorporate different angles or ideas into the analysis as appropriate
- Convey the musical analysis
- Apply knowledge of music and related music vocabulary to the analysis in an appropriate way
- Ensure that all aspects of the musical examples are analysed or described to provide the required style and standard of analysis
- Compile or synthesise conclusions of the musical analysis in the required format within agreed timelines and in a manner suited to the target audience
- Seek feedback on analysis from appropriate personnel and adjust conclusions as required
- Evaluate analysis process and note areas for future improvement