Develop techniques for composing music

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CUAMCP402

State Code
AWI47

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply aural imagination and perception skills to compose a range of musical pieces.It applies to individuals creating music in any genre for a wide range of ensemble, band or solo performances in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Explore ways of expressing ideas musically

1.1 Consult personnel with appropriate expertise to identify factors that may impact on approach to the composition of music
1.2 Experiment with ways musical elements could be organised for different purposes and types of musical pieces

2. Generate ideas for musical pieces

2.1 Clarify scope of composition brief with client
2.2 Prepare a plan for completing work in line with the requirements of the brief, and negotiate a contract as required
2.3 Brief other people involved in the composition project as required
2.4 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points, and experiment with options for realising them
2.5 Investigate the potential of basic structural elements for achieving the desired effect
2.6 Discuss options with appropriate people and refine ideas as required

3. Create musical pieces

3.1 Develop and apply a range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces
3.2 Listen to work in progress with appropriate people, and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of compositions
3.3 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions
3.4 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make any required adjustments
3.5 Use appropriate music technology as required
3.6 Apply copyright notice to the composition, and present all compositions in required format by agreed deadline

4. Evaluate own musical compositions

4.1 Identify criteria to measure the success of own compositions
4.2 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas
4.3 Discuss strengths and weaknesses of compositions with appropriate people, and identify strategies for improving own compositional techniques

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D2893	CUSMCP402A	Develop techniques for composing music	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
ODE21	CUAMCP412	Compose musical pieces	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZN6	CUA40915	Certificate IV in Music Industry	Qualification
AZN0	CUA50815	Diploma of Music Industry	Qualification