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Apply knowledge of genre to music making

Apply knowledge of genre to music making

Unit of competency
National Code
CUSMLT301A
State Code
D2909
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
02/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2010
Field of Education
100101 - Music
Original Release Date
12/04/2010
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of music styles to music industry work and learning.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain and develop music knowledge
  • 1.1 Monitor relevant sources of industry information based on areas of interest, work and learning
  • 1.2 In consultation with appropriate personnel, develop strategies to review and maintain knowledge of selected musical styles, artists and repertoire
  • 1.3 Analyse music for its artistic and commercial qualities and features
  • 1.4 Develop the capacity to analyse music artists, repertoire and trends through discussion of music performances
2. Use listening skills to analyse music
  • 2.1 In consultation with appropriate personnel, determine relevant music areas for development of critical-listening skills
  • 2.2 Apply critical-listening skills to live and recorded music within identified music industry contexts
  • 2.3 Listen critically to identified artists and repertoire and measure actual performance against artistic and/or commercial standards and potential
  • 2.4 Listen to, analyse and evaluate the contribution of technical and sound production to the success of live and recorded music products
3. Maintain understanding of relevant musical genres and styles
  • 3.1 Identify and use sources of information relating to selected musical genres and styles
  • 3.2 Research contemporary and/or historical artists and repertoire to inform own work and learning
  • 3.3 Use knowledge of styles, artists and repertoire to contribute to own musical development
  • 3.4 Apply music knowledge to own music practice
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Sources of industry information may include:
music performances and recordings
music collectives
funding bodies
music performance venues
community organisations
friends, family, work colleagues and peers
industry practitioners
online databases
media archives
printed references and texts, e.g. books and journals
other media sources, such as:
radio
television
DVDs
videos
educational institutions
libraries.
Appropriate personnel may be:
teachers
mentors
arrangers
composers
music editors
musicians
bandleaders
music conductors
choir leaders.
Music areas may include:
any contemporary popular musical style or genre
European classical music forms
jazz
world music
country music
folk music forms.
Critical listening may be applied to:
instruments and their combinations
keys, scales and chords in tonal or other relevant music systems
instrument tuning
aural imagination or music innovation
music systems and practices
excellence in music products or events
commercial potential and feasibility of artists, repertoire and music products
impact of music technologies for live and recorded sound production.
Music knowledge may involve knowledge of:
artists
styles and genres
repertoire
instruments
music history
performance styles and customs
musical forms, systems, practices and customs
music conventions in identified styles
basic chord and melodic formulae
sound production and other music technologies.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
maintain and apply current music knowledge to own work and learning
develop analytical, reflective and communication skills
differentiate music styles and genres
apply critical-listening skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of current music industry information
access to a range of music for the development and application of critical-listening skills
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
written or oral questioning on plans for developing music knowledge
oral/aural test in the nominated area of specialisation
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 the application of music analysis and knowledge to a variety of work contexts
written or oral questioning or interview to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUSMLT302A Develop and apply aural-perception skills
CUSMPF301A Develop technical skills in performance.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWI34 CUAMLT302 Apply knowledge of style and genre to music industry practice Unit of competency