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Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills
Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills
Unit of competency
National Code
CUSMLT201A
CUSMLT201A
State Code
D2907
D2907
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop music knowledge by listening and responding to music.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and differentiate a range of musical styles
- 1.1 Actively listen to a range of recorded and live music performances in selected musical styles and discuss with appropriate people
- 1.2 Compare a range of musical styles using appropriate listening skills, musical terminology and information sources
- 1.3 Identify the repertoire of a range of musical styles using appropriate information sources and discuss with appropriate people
2. Develop musical ideas
- 2.1 Listen to and identify musical ideas in a range of musical styles
- 2.2 Seek information on the context of musical ideas in one or more musical styles using appropriate information sources
- 2.3 Identify and develop own musical ideas and discuss with appropriate people
- 2.4 Apply musical ideas to own developing area of music practice and share with appropriate people
3. Update and maintain music knowledge
- 3.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to develop music knowledge, ideas and listening skills
- 3.2 Maintain currency of own music knowledge using appropriate information sources
- 3.3 Check the credibility and reliability of information sources with appropriate people
- 3.4 Apply music knowledge to day-to-day activities to enhance quality of work performance
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Musical styles may include:
classical/concert
contemporary/art
ethnic/traditional
folk
indigenous
jazz
music theatre
popular/commercial
rock
world.
Appropriate people may include:
agents and artist managers
artists, composers, musicians and performers
colleagues and peers
copyright and legal representatives
current industry practitioners
employee association and union representatives
industry and industry association representatives
information professionals
legal representatives
mentors
musical directors
professionals from allied areas
record producers
sound technicians.
Information sources may include:
attending music events, such as:
conferences
conventions
festivals
functions
performances
trade fairs
chord charts, play lists and sheet music
discussions with current industry practitioners
educational activities, such as:
master classes
seminars
symposiums
training programs
workshops
electronic and print media, such as:
articles
journals
magazines
news
reviews
subscriptions
government departments and publications
industry associations and organisations
industry publications, such as:
information sheets
reference books
technical publications
manuals
internet
libraries and archives, including text, film, video, sound, graphic and media
musical competitions and awards
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience.
Context may include:
biographical information, such as:
composers
musicians
performers
record producers
sound technicians
cultural
economic
historical
political
social
theoretical.
Music knowledge may include:
acoustic and electronic protocols
chord patterns and keys
chord and melodic formulae
dynamics and volume
instrumental and/or vocal styles
instruments and tuning
music conventions
music history
music marketability, e.g. commercial feasibility
musical notation
music structures, styles and forms
musical terminology
performance styles and customs
repertoire and instrument knowledge
scales, melody and themes
simple music analyses
solo and ensemble protocols
texture and tone colours.
Musical styles may include:
classical/concert
contemporary/art
ethnic/traditional
folk
indigenous
jazz
music theatre
popular/commercial
rock
world.
Appropriate people may include:
agents and artist managers
artists, composers, musicians and performers
colleagues and peers
copyright and legal representatives
current industry practitioners
employee association and union representatives
industry and industry association representatives
information professionals
legal representatives
mentors
musical directors
professionals from allied areas
record producers
sound technicians.
Information sources may include:
attending music events, such as:
conferences
conventions
festivals
functions
performances
trade fairs
chord charts, play lists and sheet music
discussions with current industry practitioners
educational activities, such as:
master classes
seminars
symposiums
training programs
workshops
electronic and print media, such as:
articles
journals
magazines
news
reviews
subscriptions
government departments and publications
industry associations and organisations
industry publications, such as:
information sheets
reference books
technical publications
manuals
internet
libraries and archives, including text, film, video, sound, graphic and media
musical competitions and awards
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience.
Context may include:
biographical information, such as:
composers
musicians
performers
record producers
sound technicians
cultural
economic
historical
political
social
theoretical.
Music knowledge may include:
acoustic and electronic protocols
chord patterns and keys
chord and melodic formulae
dynamics and volume
instrumental and/or vocal styles
instruments and tuning
music conventions
music history
music marketability, e.g. commercial feasibility
musical notation
music structures, styles and forms
musical terminology
performance styles and customs
repertoire and instrument knowledge
scales, melody and themes
simple music analyses
solo and ensemble protocols
texture and tone colours.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply information on, and ideas about, musical styles to day-to-day work activities
check credibility and reliability of information
maintain currency of information
source information on musical styles.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of relevant and current information sources, including recorded music in a range of styles and genres
access to an environment where live music in a range of styles and genres can be actively and safely experienced
access to an environment where musical ideas can be safely expressed
access to appropriate technology to collect, download and store information
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies to assess ability to apply collected information to day-to-day work activities
direct observation of the candidate expressing own musical ideas
direct observation of the candidate listening to and distinguishing selected musical styles and ideas
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of selected musical styles.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
apply information on, and ideas about, musical styles to day-to-day work activities
check credibility and reliability of information
maintain currency of information
source information on musical styles.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of relevant and current information sources, including recorded music in a range of styles and genres
access to an environment where live music in a range of styles and genres can be actively and safely experienced
access to an environment where musical ideas can be safely expressed
access to appropriate technology to collect, download and store information
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
case studies to assess ability to apply collected information to day-to-day work activities
direct observation of the candidate expressing own musical ideas
direct observation of the candidate listening to and distinguishing selected musical styles and ideas
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of selected musical styles.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWI35 | CUAMLT201 | Develop and apply musical ideas and listening skills | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J695 | CUA30313 | Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching | Qualification |
| J691 | CUA20113 | Certificate II in Dance | Qualification |
| D353 | CUS20109 | Certificate II in Music | Qualification |