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Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMLT302
State Code
AWI34
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of music genres and styles to music industry work and learning.It applies to individuals preparing to enter the music industry who may be intending to work in areas as diverse as music performance, music promotion, sound recording, live sound production, marketing or management.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop music knowledge
  • 1.1 Identify and use appropriate sources of information about various musical genres and styles, and their historical or social contexts
  • 1.2 Analyse various musical genres and styles to identify their artistic and commercial qualities and features
  • 1.3 Analyse music artists, repertoire and trends through discussion of music performances
2. Use listening skills to analyse music
  • 2.1 Develop listening skills for live and recorded music to identify musical structures and use of technology in identified musical genre or style
  • 2.2 Listen critically to identified artists and repertoire, and compare actual performance against artistic and commercial intention, qualities and features
  • 2.3 Assess the contribution of technical and sound production to live and recorded music products
3. Maintain music knowledge
  • 3.1 Identify and use strategies to further develop music knowledge, ideas and listening skills
  • 3.2 Review and update knowledge of selected musical styles, artists and repertoire using appropriate information sources
  • 3.3 Use knowledge of genre, style, artists and repertoire in own music or industry practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2909 CUSMLT301A Apply knowledge of genre to music making Unit of competency