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Create simple musical compositions

Create simple musical compositions

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMCP311
State Code
ODF29
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple musical compositions, which may include songs or musical pieces.The unit applies to those who are songwriters, musicians and music producers.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to compose song or musical piece
  • 1.1 Confirm purpose of song or musical piece to be composed in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Select musical styles, elements, forms and structures suited to purpose of song or musical piece
  • 1.3 Select instruments, playing techniques or technologies suited to purpose of song or musical piece
  • 1.4 Discuss and agree on convention and format for final presentation of song or musical piece with required personnel
2. Compose melodies
  • 2.1 Apply standard melody conventions to song or musical piece
  • 2.2 Identify climax points, harmonies and intervals to be used in song or musical piece
  • 2.3 Align lyrics with starting points, climaxes and cadence points of song melody as required
  • 2.4 Use chord progressions and sequences in melody that suit style and mood of song or musical piece
  • 2.5 Confirm melody is rhythmically coherent and appropriate rhythm patterns are used for style and mood of song or musical piece
  • 2.6 Test and manipulate musical elements using aural techniques and creativity
  • 2.7 Assess level of difficulty and register of melody and match them to characteristics of musical style used in song or musical piece
3. Review composition
  • 3.1 Evaluate and adjust own work according to composition requirements
  • 3.2 Seek feedback on work in progress from requiredpersonnel and refine composition as required
  • 3.3 Discuss use of aural perception skills with required personnel and identify strategies to improve compositional outcomes
4. Finalise composition
  • 4.1 Apply copyright notice to composition according to requirements
  • 4.2 Present compositions in agreed format and within required timeframe
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI55 CUAMCP301 Compose simple songs or musical pieces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW3 CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music Qualification
BGU4 CUA30920 Certificate III in Music Qualification
BGT3 CUA40520 Certificate IV in Musical Theatre Qualification