Elements and Performance Criteria

Music knowledge and skills may involve:

specialised knowledge of identified repertoire

specialised knowledge of artists

music research

critical listening

artistic judgement

music history and styles

performance practice

music technology

Music research may be to analyse or evaluate:

performance

music trends and fashions

new and existing artists, repertoire, acts and events

artist training and repertoire development

music production

music markets

Music analysis and/or knowledge may be used for:

artistic planning and advice

developing artists and repertoire

artistic policy development

specialist artistic advice for business planning

music commentary and criticism

advertising/promotional copy

program notes

broadcast programs

artistic production

repertoire and programming

music business operations

music projects

Music areas and/or styles may include:

popular/commercial music

classical/concert music

world music

jazz

folk

Music genres may include music written for or performed by:

solo

small ensemble

large ensemble

acoustic

electronic

acoustic/electronic

music theatre

Listening may involve analysing:

instruments and their combinations

keys, scales and chords in tonal or other relevant music systems

artists' performances

written music

aural imagination or music innovation

music systems and practices

artistic worth in music products or events

commercial potential and feasibility of artists, repertoire and music products

potential to develop new products and markets

Music knowledge may include:

music texts

written music, sheet music and chord charts or aural recognition of musical devices and systems

reading, writing or improvising music

repertoire and instrument knowledge

music analyses and research

music history

performance styles and customs

musical forms, systems, practices and customs

directions for, instrumentation, voicing, expression, timbre, attack, pitch, tempi, dynamics and expression

understanding solo and ensemble protocols

music conventions in and identified range of styles

chordal and melodic formulae

Technical expertise may include:

awareness of a range of techniques to control and enhance musical performance

knowledge of how sound is produced on musical instruments/voice

musical elements and techniques appropriate to identified styles of music making

technical requirements and relevance of instruments for accurate performance in a range of musical styles

understanding of technical requirements for quality ensemble relationships and outcomes in performance

Technology may include:

sound production

sound reinforcement

music recording

special effects

instruments and instrumental accessories

electronic hardware and software in music production

online systems

Music knowledge may be applied to:

talking or writing about music

composing and/or performing music

recording or writing biographies

choosing photographic materials

selecting appropriate scores

preparing for and producing audio and video recordings

using music software to produce music or music effects

contributing music to multimedia

sound design

programming

marketing and promotion

direct and indirect selling of music products and services

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:
Professional development
locating and using resources to maintain musical experience and knowledge
evaluating and adjusting plans to develop critical listening skills and making informed judgements about music
evaluating, adjusting and developing specialised music knowledge in line with own work
developing broader music knowledge and skills where appropriate to work requirements and outcomes
Music knowledge
understanding the processes of music production and presentation
using accurate and appropriate musical terminology where relevant
specialised knowledge of the work of successful musicians in a range of identified musical styles or genres of music
knowledge of the work of music directors and/or record producers in identified styles or genres of music
knowledge of technical sound enhancement, sound design and sound recording
understanding performance contexts and artists' needs
knowledge of music history in identified styles or genres
Music craft
understanding of identified genres and their musical forms and conventions in performance
understanding of identified music styles relevant to work requirements and outcomes
applying awareness of styles of interpretation relevant to identified areas of performance and extending critical skills
ability to apply artistic judgment to music products
ability to apply effective artistic judgement to work in progress
awareness of chords and scales, forms, textures or other elements of musical organisation relevant to identified styles
Listening
recognising how intervals, chords, scales and chord progressions are used in music to achieve unity and variety
recognising conventions of intonation, dynamics, phrasing, rhythm and expression in identified musical styles
listening critically to music to determine excellence and to understand what constitutes commercial success as a basis for predicting possibilities for new acts
Technology
awareness of equipment and/or instruments
understanding the technology used for producing or enhancing music
awareness of technology required to maximise product development outcomes
awareness of online technology
Presentation and communication
understanding cultural protocols appropriate to a range of musical styles and/or genres
communicating effectively and productively with artists
matching repertoire with target, potential, or existing, audience
using interpersonal skills constructively to achieve best outcomes
maintaining an appropriate standard of presentation in all public and professional undertakings and dealings
using appropriate contacts and networks to develop music knowledge

Linkages to other units
This unit may be assessed with a range of units packaged at Diploma and Advanced Diploma levels including:
CUSBAD18A Manage artists and their careers
CUSBRA19A Develop artists and repertoire
CUSMGE04A Analyse music
CUSMGE05A Write music copy, articles, criticism and/or program notes

Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
ability to apply critical artistic judgment to achieve artistic and/or strategic work outcomes

Method and context of assessment
Evidence of competence may be obtained through a variety of methods including:
oral questioning on specialist knowledge in nominated or selected areas of music
authenticated samples of relevant work achievements
authenticated details of achievement in relevant courses or training sessions
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues in the application of critical music analysis
portfolios or other documentation which demonstrate the processes used in realising creative concept
Competence in this unit may need to be assessed over a period of time, in a range of contexts and on multiple occasions involving a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary forms of evidence.
This unit of competency may be assessed on or off the job. Assessment of this unit requires evidence of specialised music knowledge and the application of artistic judgment in the nominated area of specialisation and ability to apply these to workplace contexts.

Communicating ideas and information
(3)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(3)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(3)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(3)

Using technology
(2)