Contemporary Music - Level 2

CMU2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: 5737055

Design a project centered around composing and recording two original pieces of music.

Write, perform and record 2 songs to submit for RockQuest, Chamber Music Contest or Jazz Festival
Write, perform and record 2 songs to release on Spotify or YouTube
Utilise DAWs, music notation software and MIDI sequencing to realise projects

Course Overview

Term 1
Use notation software to notate melodic parts from your compositions.

Term 2
Set up a multitrack recording session for your groups two original compositions.

Term 3
Compose two original pieces.

Term 4
Perform one piece as a member of a group.

Pathway

Contemporary Music - Level 3

Credit Information

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
U.S. 27658 v2 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of electronic music production and music notation application(s)	2	I	4
U.S. 27703 v4 Demonstrate and apply knowledge of sound control and enhancement processes required for a performance context	2	I	4
A.S. 91271 v2 Making Music 2.4 - Compose two substantial pieces of music	2	I	6
A.S. 91272 v2 Making Music 2.3 - Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece of music as a member of a group	2	I	4
Total Credits			18	0	0	0

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

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