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Compose musical pieces

Compose musical pieces

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMCP412
State Code
ODE21
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
34
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply imagination and perception skills to compose a range of musical pieces.The unit applies to those who create music in any genre for a wide range of ensemble, band and 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. Prepare to compose musical pieces
  • 1.1 Consult personnel with required expertise and identify factors that may impact on approach to composition of music
  • 1.2 Generate a range of musical ideas and starting points, and test options for realising them
  • 1.3 Discuss and refine musical ideas with required personnel
  • 1.4 Select basic structural elements for achieving desired effect of musical piece
2. Create musical pieces
  • 2.1 Organise musical elements into working versions of musical piece, applying a range of compositional techniques
  • 2.2 Share work in progress with required personnel and seek feedback on creative and technical aspects of creation
  • 2.3 Incorporate feedback and suggestions into composition according to composition requirements
  • 2.4 Listen to rehearsal of composition and make required adjustments according to composition requirements
  • 2.5 Apply copyright notice to composition according to requirements
3. Finalise and evaluate own musical compositions
  • 3.1 Present composition in required format and within required timeframe
  • 3.2 Identify criteria to measure success of own composition
  • 3.3 Evaluate own work and identify areas for future improvement
  • 3.4 Discuss composition feedback with required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI47 CUAMCP402 Develop techniques for composing music Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGW3 CUA40920 Certificate IV in Music Qualification
BGV2 CUA50820 Diploma of Music Qualification
BOF8 CUA50825 Diploma of Music Qualification