Unit of competency Outline

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Develop musical notation skills

Develop musical notation skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAMLT313
State Code
ODE83
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set down music in a notated form, by hand or using computer-based music notation applications.The unit applies to those who are analysing and notating a pre-existing section or piece of music, including emerging composers, arrangers, conductors, performers, musicians, music producers, music editors and publishers. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select music for analysis and investigate music notation
  • 1.1 Select music style and repertoire for analysis in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2 Investigate different uses of notated music forms in performance, composition and music production
  • 1.3 Explore music technology applications for notating music
2. Deconstruct music conventions
  • 2.1 Explore notation norms for rhythmic, melodic and harmonic structures and examine conventions of form in chosen musical style
  • 2.2 Identify symbols used to indicate dynamics and expression marks
  • 2.3 Investigate music writing conventions
3. Notate music cells
  • 3.1 Identify notation requirements, required timeframe and final format for notation in consultation with required personnel
  • 3.2 Notate music in required format according to music writing conventions and using technology as required
  • 3.3 Complete all work within agreed timeframe according to work requirements
4. Review effectiveness of music writing
  • 4.1 Seek feedback on skill development from required personnel
  • 4.2 Evaluate own notated music and identify personal strengths and weaknesses
  • 4.3 Determine development areas for future improvement in consultation with required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI33 CUAMLT303 Notate music Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGU4 CUA30920 Certificate III in Music Qualification