Unit Of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to write song lyrics.
It applies to individuals who apply their understanding of musical styles, song structures, copyright and royalties to song writing. They may work alone, or in collaboration with others, and write lyrics for music which has already been composed or as the basis for music compositions.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Performing arts – music composition
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify lyric writing requirements |
1.1 Identify purpose of lyrics to be written in consultation with relevant people 1.2 Identify appropriate cultural and stylistic contexts to suit the purpose of songs 1.3 Agree on nature of collaborative arrangements with composers or performers as required 1.4 Agree on the accepted conventions and formats for the final presentation of song lyrics in consultation with relevant people |
2. Develop lyrical elements |
2.1 Use own imagination and lyric writing resources to generate a range of ideas that suit the purpose and musical style of songs 2.2 Develop the message of songs, using a range of writing techniques and rhyme patterns to convey appropriate meaning, mood or effect 2.3 Apply knowledge of song structures and song formats to enhance the effect of songs 2.4 Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of a song’s melody 2.5 Review work in progress with relevant people and make adjustments as required 2.6 Present lyrics in agreed format 2.7 Review process for writing lyrics and note areas for future improvement |
3. Promote own work |
3.1 Address copyright issues to maximise income from song writing 3.2 Develop networks to maximise exposure of own songs |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 |
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Writing |
2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.6, 3.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
3.1 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 2.6, 3.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.8, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Knowledge of copyright must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAMCP302 Write song lyrics |
CUSMCP302A Write song lyrics |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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