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 compose a range of musical pieces using electronic music equipment and software.
It applies to individuals who apply well developed skills in aural perception, harmony and counterpoint, and the use of technology based applications, to create music.
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. Keep up to date with technologies that can be used to compose music |
1.1 Research developments in computer software and hardware relevant to music composition 1.2 Analyse recordings of music composed using electronic devices as a way of generating ideas in relation to own music practice 1.3 Identify factors that may impact on incorporation of electronic devices into the composition of planned pieces, in consultation with appropriate people |
2. Generate ideas for musical pieces |
2.1 Clarify scope of composition brief with appropriate people 2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract as required 2.3 Brief other people involved in the composition project as required 2.4 Use features of relevant software and/or electronic devices to generate a range of musical ideas or starting points, and experiment with options for realising them 2.5 Investigate the potential of basic structural elements for achieving the desired effect 2.6 Refine ideas in discussion with appropriate people |
3. Create musical pieces |
3.1 Use electronic media safely, and apply a range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces 3.2 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of compositions 3.3 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions 3.4 Attend rehearsals or workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required 3.5 Attach copyright notices to compositions 3.6 Present all compositions in required file format by agreed deadline |
4. Evaluate own musical compositions |
4.1 Identify criteria to provide an effective measure of the success of own compositions 4.2 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas 4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of compositions with appropriate people to identify strategies for improving own skills in composing music using electronic media |
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 |
Learning |
4.2, 4.3 |
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Reading |
1.1, 2.2, 2.5, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 2.2, 4.1 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 2.1-2.3, 2.6, 3.2, 4.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.3, 2.1-2.3, 2.6, 3.2, 4.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.3-3.6, 4.1-4.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAMCP501 Compose music using electronic media |
CUSMCP501A Compose music using electronic media |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to elements and performance criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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