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CUAMLT313 - Develop musical notation skills (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMLT303 - Notate music 15/Apr/2021

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1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100101 Music  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100101 Music  16/Apr/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set down music in a notated form, by hand or using computer-based music notation applications.

The unit applies to those who are analysing and notating a pre-existing section or piece of music, including emerging composers, arrangers, conductors, performers, musicians, music producers, music editors and publishers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Performing arts – Music literacy

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. Select music for analysis and investigate music notation

1.1 Select music style and repertoire for analysis in consultation with required personnel

1.2 Investigate different uses of notated music forms in performance, composition and music production

1.3 Explore music technology applications for notating music

2. Deconstruct music conventions

2.1 Explore notation norms for rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures and examine conventions of form in chosen musical style

2.2 Identify symbols used to indicate dynamics and expression marks

2.3 Investigate music writing conventions

3. Notate music cells

3.1 Identify notation requirements, required timeframe and final format for notation in consultation with required personnel

3.2 Notate music in required format according to music writing conventions and using technology as required

3.3 Complete all work within agreed timeframe according to work requirements

4. Review effectiveness of music writing

4.1 Seek feedback on skill development from required personnel

4.2 Evaluate own notated music and identify personal strengths and weaknesses

4.3 Determine development areas for future improvement in consultation with required personnel

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Learning
  • Reflects on, designs and reviews strategies that improve music literacy

Numeracy
  • Assesses, compares and adjusts timing, musical structures and beats

Oral communication
  • Elicits the views and opinions of others by listening and questioning

Reading
  • Constructs meaning from different sources of information about aural recognition
  • Evaluates and integrates information and ideas relating to the use of music technology

Writing
  • Prepares information using specialised conventions in a format and style required for the specific audience

Initiative and enterprise
  • Generates ideas using exploration and analysis of music

Planning and organising
  • Plans and implements tasks required to achieve set goals
  • Defines timeframes according to schedule requirements

Self-management
  • Makes decisions directly related to own tasks

Technology
  • Uses digital tools to notate music

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUAMLT303 Notate music.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • notate at least two different sections of music according to notation requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • use required conventions of music notation
  • integrate feedback from others combined with own observations and determine next steps for skill development.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • musical protocols and customs for notating music related to chosen music specialisation
  • musical forms and conventions in written notation for selected genres and styles
  • conventions for notating music fundamentals
  • strategies to evaluate and improve skill development and respond to feedback.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • a selection of notated and recorded music
  • software and hardware for notating music.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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