Assessment resource unit standard 23730
Level 3
Operate music sequencing, editing, and music notation
application(s)
Unit Standard: 23730
Credits: 8
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Teacher/tutor guidelines
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The following guidelines are supplied to enable teachers to carry out valid and
consistent assessment using this internal assessment resource.
Context/setting:
For this standard, students are required to: operate music sequencing and editing
application(s) for a music or performing arts situation and operate music notation
application(s).
For merit the candidate must be able to assemble, edit and mix a sequence that is
balanced and has sonic clarity, feel and depth. They must also prepare and edit
music notation that contains second verse lyrics and two of – tuplets, phrase
marks, key change(s), expression, transposition, drum key.
For excellence candidates must be able to assemble, edit and mix a sequence
that demonstrates: balance; sonic clarity, feel and depth; and stylistic integrity.
They must also prepare and edit music notation that demonstrates stylistic
consistency applicable to the genre and context; contains refined score layout
including graphic symbols; and two of – grace notes, metre change(s), two or
more parts within a stave.
Over the weeks prior to this assessment, students should have had sufficient
teaching and learning opportunities to develop their skills and understand the
aspects required for the standard. As a part of pre-assessment, teachers may
demonstrate how the software and techniques can be used.
The students might be involved in such activities as:
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Brainstorm
Small group discussion
Research
Planning
Charting
Specification analysis of equipment
Directed practical class activities
Demonstrations
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Assessment resource unit standard 23730
Assessment activity
This assessment activity has three tasks.
Task one involves the student assembling, editing and mix a multi-tracked
sequence with four or more instruments that is approximately 70 bars in length
using either software instruments or a combination of software and real
instruments. The sequence must be created in accordance with the application(s)
specifications and for achieved must use:
 tempo change(s),
 quantisation while maintaining feel,
 insert and mix effects, which may include but are not limited to use of –
reverbs, delays, equalisation (EQ).
Task two involves the student using music notation software to assemble a
notated music score that for achieved is:
 approximately 40 bars in length
 uses a minimum of 6 notation conventions including but not limited to:
- score layout,
- key and time signature,
- section names,
- section barlines,
- repeats,
- dynamics,
- tempo markings,
- chord symbols.
Task three involves the students creating a short vocal score of four voice parts
that is approximately 16 bars in length that is prepared and edited using music
notation software and follows notation conventions as defined in the standard.
As students develop their assessment, teachers can offer guidance that may
prompt the student to further investigation and consideration of their ideas.
Teachers must not correct assessment errors, or suggest specific ideas.
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Assessment resource unit standard 23730
Resource requirements:
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Digital music sequencing and editing applications may include a musical
instrument digital interface (MIDI) sequencer or a Digital Audio Workstation
that has eight or more tracks, editing capability, and is able to modify and mix
samples.
Audio interface
MIDI keyboard
Microphone and cable
Recommended texts:
Bartlett B & J “Practical Recording Techniques” ISBN 0.672.30265.9 Sams
publishing IN, USA, 1992
Davis G Jones R “Sound reinforcement handbook” ISBN 0.88188.900.8 Hal
Leonard Corp Milwaukee WI USA 1987
Lehrman PD & Tully T “MIDI for the professional” US 0.8256.1374.4, UK
0.7119.2327.2, Amsco publication NY 1993
Nisbett A “The sound Studio” 6th ed, ISBN 0.240.51395.9 Focal press Oxford UK
1962
Rudolph T E, “Teaching Music with technology” ISBN 1.57999.313.3, GIA
publications INC Chicago, IL, USA, 2004
Stark SH “Live sound reinforcement” ISBN 0.918371.07.4, Mixbooks Emeryville
CA USA 1996
Watkinson J “An introduction to digital audio” ISBN 0.240.51378.9 Focal Press
Oxford UK, 1994Huber & Runstein “Modern recording techniques” 4th ed, ISBN
0.672.30639.5 SAMS publishing IN, USA 1995
Additional information:
Candidates are expected to take due care and use common sense with all
electrical equipment, observing manufacturers’ recommendations and warnings
stated in operation manuals.
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