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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Participate in pre-production phase of screen productions

1.1 Consult with appropriate personnel to clarify screen music composition briefs, including production values

1.2 Research the style and other aspects of music appropriate to the content or storyline of the screen production as required

1.3 Use a shot list to map musical events and durations to film shots

1.4 Consult with director to determine which moving image sequences require theme and incidental music

1.5 Organise resources required for composing music in line with production requirements

1.6 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract and any copyright, royalty and licensing issues as required

2. Generate ideas for screen music

2.1 Establish a routine with the director and film editor to view shots and evaluate implications for the composition of music

2.2 Brief other people involved in the composition project as required

2.3 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points, and experiment with options for realising them

2.4 Investigate the potential of basic structural elements for achieving desired effects

2.5 Discuss options with appropriate personnel, and refine ideas as required

3. Create and orchestrate theme and incidental music

3.1 Apply a range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of theme and incidental music

3.2 Orchestrate sound and themes for the context of each sequence, and to maintain musical continuity through the whole soundtrack

3.3 Ensure that parts are available to appropriate personnel where live music is to be used

3.4 Listen to work in progress with appropriate personnel, and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of compositions

3.5 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions

3.6 Collaborate with appropriate personnel on the compilation of the final music soundtrack

4. Evaluate work

4.1 Consult with appropriate personnel to identify aspects of the composition and soundtrack compilation process that worked well and those that could be improved

4.2 Evaluate the music soundtrack in meeting production requirements and planned outcomes

4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

4.4 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.2, 1.3, 1.6, 2.1

• Researches and evaluates different styles and aspects of music for future reference

Writing

1.3, 2.1, 4.3

• Records work plan and approach in the language and format required

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1

• Uses clear and relevant language to discuss the various options, listening and responding to feedback in a professional two-way dialogue

Numeracy

1.3

• Analyses durations of time and sequence to map musical events

Interact with others

1.1, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 3.4, 3.6, 4.1, 4.4

• Collaborates to convey and elicit information, develop and confirm understanding, and gain feedback
• Follows accepted communication practices and protocols in negotiations

Get the work done

1.1-1.6, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.5

• Plans and prioritises a range of routine and some non-routine tasks to meet required timeframes
• Uses exploration and evaluation of information from various sources to generate new or innovative approaches and ideas
• Considers a range of factors to decide on appropriate ideas for implementation
• Uses digital technologies to source and manage information, and support creative processes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAMCP502 Compose music for screen

CUSMCP502A Compose music for screen

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.