Release 

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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. Clarify composition requirements

1.1 Consult with relevant people to identify purpose of composing songs or musical pieces

1.2 Identify musical styles, elements and forms/structures that might suit the purpose of the composition

1.3 Discuss with relevant people how unconventional approaches might be applied

1.4 Identify the range of instruments and playing techniques to suit the purpose of compositions

1.5 Discuss with relevant people the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of a song or musical piece

1.6 Agree on format for final presentation of songs or musical pieces

2. Compose melodies

2.1 Apply standard melody conventions to compositions as required

2.2 Identify climax points, harmonies and intervals to be used in the songs or musical pieces

2.3 Align lyrics with the starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody as required

2.4 Use appropriate harmonic/chord progressions or sequences in the melody to suit the style/mood of the song or musical piece

2.5 Ensure melody is rhythmically coherent and rhythm patterns are appropriate to the style/mood of the song or musical piece

2.6 Match the level of difficulty and register of the melody with available performers and characteristics of the musical style used in the song or musical piece

3. Review musical work in progress

3.1 Use critical listening to evaluate and adjust own work

3.2 Use aural imagination to experiment with and manipulate musical elements as required

3.3 Seek feedback on work in progress from relevant personnel and refine compositions accordingly

3.4 Discuss with relevant people how aural perception skills were applied to improve compositional outcomes

4. Finalise compositions

4.1 Apply copyright notice to the composition

4.2 Present compositions in agreed format

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.3

• Evaluates textual information to establish musical requirements

Writing

2.1, 3.1, 3.2

• Prepares compositions according to requirements, including using correct copyright labels

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1

• Discusses compositional requirements using language and features appropriate to the audience
• Obtains information and understanding by listening and questioning

Numeracy

2.2, 2.4, 2.5

• Works within the time signature constructs of the musical piece

Navigate the world of work

1.6

• Identifies, confirms and applies copyright requirements relevant to role

Interact with others

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 3.1

• Collaborates with others to explore ideas and concepts, seek feedback and reach agreement

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 3.1-3.3

• Plans and completes own tasks in a logical and efficient sequence, with assistance from others

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAMCP301 Compose simple songs or musical pieces

CUSMCP301A Compose simple songs or musical pieces

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria to clarify intent.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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