Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:34 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:34 PM AWST
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Analyse music
Analyse music
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMLT611
CUAMLT611
State Code
ODH34
ODH34
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
63
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse music and formulate conclusions about the aesthetic, technical and expressive characteristics of music.The unit applies to those who have high level skills in aural discrimination, music appreciation and artistic judgement. Performing musicians, music writers, music performance curators, and festival and concert programmers may apply these skills and knowledge to their professional practice. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify analysis requirements
- 1.1 Discuss purpose and scope of music analysis brief with required personnel and confirm music to be analysed
- 1.2 Determine methodologies for analysing music in context of analysis brief requirements
- 1.3 Confirm musical styles, genres, and historical and cultural contexts of selected music
- 1.4 Clarify required timeframe and final format for analysis with required personnel and identify factors that may impact analysis
2. Analyse elements of music
- 2.1 Assess overall style and character of selected music
- 2.2 Deconstruct musical elements and analyse how expressive, aesthetic and technical qualities are achieved
- 2.3 Confirm that identified functional musical elements are suitable for analysis and in line with music analysis brief
- 2.4 Evaluate how production and technical requirements of realisation of selected music impacts on aesthetic and expressive qualities
- 2.5 Incorporate theory of music and related music vocabulary into analysis
3. Convey musical analysis
- 3.1 Inform own ideas by discussing aesthetic and artistic qualities of selected music
- 3.2 Synthesise evidence and conclusions of musical analysis in required format
4. Finalise and review musical analysis
- 4.1 Discuss analysis with required personnel and incorporate feedback as required
- 4.2 Present final analysis to required personnel within agreed timeframe
- 4.3 Seek feedback on analysis from required personnel and note areas for future improvement
- 4.4 Evaluate own music analysis and processes, and develop strategies to improve skills
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWI27 | CUAMLT601 | Analyse music | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGV0 | CUA60520 | Advanced Diploma of Music | Qualification |
| BOG0 | CUA60525 | Advanced Diploma of Music | Qualification |