Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Explore digital media for performance ideas

1.1 Listen to or view recordings of performances that use digital media as the performance instrument

1.2 Experiment with a range of improvised and composed musical works, and plan scope of use in performance

1.3 Discuss and evaluate the musical effectiveness of work in progress with appropriate people

1.4 Incorporate feedback into preparation of digital media performance

2. Develop facility with digital media

2.1 Investigate and apply a range of digital techniques in musical ways

2.2 Experiment with a range of sounds for incorporation into improvisations and compositions

2.3 Consult with appropriate people to identify factors that may affect use of digital media in performance

2.4 Extend control over the technology to create new ways to use digital media as the performance instrument and to perform planned sound consistently

2.5 Use practice sessions to develop technical facility for using digital media in performance

3. Develop appropriate notation

3.1 Investigate ways in which music is notated for performance using digital media

3.2 Notate digital media performance pieces

4 Perform a range of pieces

4.1 Set up and test instruments and equipment following safe work practices

4.2 Play pieces and/or accompaniments with appropriate attention to rhythmic detail, dynamic range and variations in technique as required

4.3 Use technical facility to achieve variations in sound and/or tone as appropriate

4.4 Perform all work following notated instructions where relevant

4.5 Use feedback from relevant others and own observations of performance to identify areas for future improvement

Skill 

Performance  Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.1, 3.2, 4.4

• Interprets or checks texts relevant to notating music for digital media

Writing

3.2

• Adopts conventions of notating music for performance using digital media

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 4.5

• Uses clear and industry specific language to liaise with others
• Uses questioning and listening to exchange ideas and gather feedback

Navigate the world of work

1.2, 2.1, 4.1

• Follows organisational and legislative requirements regarding safety and production purposes

Interact with others

1.3, 2.3, 4.5

• Consults and collaborates with others in order to plan approaches, gain knowledge and explore creative ideas
• Seeks feedback or expert advice where required

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 4.1-4.5

• Plans and implements tasks to achieve required outcomes
• Investigates new or innovative ways to incorporate digital technologies
• Uses digital technologies in performance environments
• Uses problem-solving skills to evaluate feedback and decide on solutions or improvements

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUAMPF409 Perform music using digital media

CUSMPF409A Perform music using digital media

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

PC 2.4 moved to PC 1.1.

PC 2.1 moved to PC 1.2.

PCs 4.2 and 4.5 combined.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.