MUSIC INDUSTRY COLLEGE
UNIT: THE PURPOSES OF MUSIC (Term 2)
Year 12 Composition Task
Name: ___________________________________________________
Year level: ____________
Teacher: Andrew Kennedy
Date Due: Tues 7/6/11
Draft Due: Thurs 26/5/11
The Task
You are to choose one of the following two composition tasks and present in either audio/video or written
format.
1) A piece of music suitable for film, television or advertising. This would usually involve answering a brief
from the director or producer to compose music that would be an integral part of a film, television show
or advertisement (eg: Action music for car chase scene). You should include a short (and fictitious)
written brief and describe how you have manipulated the musical elements to fulfil it.
2) Your own original composition that could justifiably be promoted for syncing in film, television or
advertising. This would usually involve composing a song or piece in a style of your choosing and then
submitting it to various syncing organisations who supply music to the film industry. You should provide a
written elevator pitch for a sync application describing your composition and what it could be used for
in film, television or advertising (eg: song for twilight soundtrack, happy rock song for Channel 10
summer promo ads).
It is recommended that you edit the recording of your music alongside suitable video footage.
Assessment Conditions
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All compositions to be presented as audio, video or written score (handwritten or computer generated).
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A minimum of 32 bars or approximately one minute in length
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The composer (you) is not required to perform the composition themselves.
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You may compose in a group situation. However, each group member must participate equally and
provide further written documentation describing exactly what they contributed to the composition.
Each group member must submit an individual task sheet and recording etc.
In completing your composition, you should aim to:
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Demonstrate use of the elements of music
Write within the technical capabilities of the sound sources
Ensure that the idiomatic conventions relevant to the style are adhered to while demonstrating your
own style of composition
Demonstrate a balance of contrast, unity and variety
Assessment Criterion
You will be assessed according to the following standards for composing.
Standard A
The student:
Skillfully manipulates musical
elements and compositional
devices to create cohesive
music that is within a context,
relates to genre and
effectively and convincingly
expresses style.
Standard B
The student:
Manipulates musical elements
and compositional devices to
create mostly cohesive music
that is within a context, relates
to genre and effectively
expresses style
Standard C
The student:
Combines musical elements
and compositional devices to
create partially cohesive
music that is within a context
and shows evidence of genre
and style.
Grade:
Comments:
Teacher’s Signature:
Date:
Standard D
The student:
Uses musical elements within a
context and may
demonstrate some aspects of
genre and/or style.
Standard E
The student:
Uses some musical elements
within a context