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Extend techniques for composing music

Extend techniques for composing music

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMCP602
State Code
AWI45
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
65
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to refine music composition skills in any music genre.It applies to individuals who apply commitment and high level skills in aural imagination, melodic development, instrumentation and orchestration to extend the range of compositional briefs to which they can confidently respond. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Set professional development goals
  • 1.1 Listen to and critique recordings of own compositions with appropriate people
  • 1.2 Evaluate and discuss factors that contribute to excellence in music composition
  • 1.3 Listen to and evaluate the work of master composers, and identify techniques that could be applied to own practice
  • 1.4 Develop networking strategies to cultivate relationships that will enhance own professional practice
  • 1.5 Document professional development goals, and establish criteria for monitoring and evaluating own skill development
2. Practice to refine techniques
  • 2.1 Devise a practice plan that incorporates goals for refining composition techniques
  • 2.2 Seek feedback from others and critically review own compositions
  • 2.3 Experiment with ways of improving own compositions
  • 2.4 Discuss revised compositions with peers and/or mentors, and use their feedback to inform continuous improvement strategies
3. Compose music
  • 3.1 Seek music compositional work that extends the range of own creative practice
  • 3.2 Generate a range of musical ideas or starting points in response to briefs
  • 3.3 Experiment with options for realising musical ideas, and refine in discussion with appropriate people
  • 3.4 Apply a wide range of compositional techniques to organise musical elements into working versions of musical pieces
  • 3.5 Listen to and evaluate work in progress with appropriate people, and seek creative and technical feedback
  • 3.6 Incorporate ideas and suggestions into final compositions
  • 3.7 Attend rehearsals or performance workshops where compositions are being played, and make adjustments to compositions as required
  • 3.8 Present all compositions with appropriate copyright notices and in required format by agreed deadline
4. Review own skill development
  • 4.1 Compare work against previous compositions to assess development of techniques and ideas
  • 4.2 Evaluate level of improvement in own compositional techniques against agreed criteria
  • 4.3 Seek feedback on compositions from appropriate personnel, and incorporate their suggestions and ideas into own future professional development strategies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2897 CUSMCP601A Extend techniques for composing music Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF92 CUAMCP612 Extend techniques for composing music Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM7 CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry Qualification