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Assessment towards Achieving US 10655 (L2) or US 10656 (L3)

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Unit Standard 10655
or
10656
Version 3
3
Level 2
3
Assessment Mode Internal Credits 6 (L2)
or
8 (L3)
Due Date  
Submission Requirements

10655
Students are required to compose three pieces of music for this standard, each of which is no less than two minutes' duration, and represent compositions in a portfolio of work. ONE composition will be music for a specific purpose; for example, film, television advertisement, a mood piece, opening for a cultural festival, prize giving, religious occasion, wedding, birth, funeral, a marae or hui occasion, a family occasion, or other music setting. The SECOND composition will be EITHER an original setting of a text, or a purely instrumental composition. The THIRD composition may be in any genre. Compositions may be in any style. This assessment will satisfy the requirements of a second (purely instrumental) or third composition.

Compositions may include improvisation where it suits the chosen musical style. If improvisation is included in the composition(s), sufficient detail must be supplied to give a clear indication of the student's intentions.

Where an accompaniment is added to enhance a vocal or solo instrumental line, this will also be considered for assessment.

All three compositions submitted are to be performed and recorded on audio or video by, or under the supervision of, the composer.

Pieces need to show the ability to formulate, select, combine, develop, test and structure musical of ideas. Compositions are to be represented clearly, in a way that captures the intent, and in a form that suits the genre or style.

Students must also include written objectives and information about compositional processes used as part of their portfolio.

Compositions completed for this standard will be based on tasks provided by the teacher. A description of the task that will contribute evidence towards achieving this standard is on page 55.

Students should have had an extensive period of time to experiment, improvise, manipulate and evaluate musical ideas, alone and with others, including focused listening, practical activities, analysis and description of a wide range of musical styles and genres. This provides students with models and examples of 'ways of working'.

Note: This assessment contributes evidence towards the final grade for Unit Standard 90266. The final grade will be determined on completion of this activity and another TWO pieces of music in response to a given task/s.

10656
Students are to present a two or three music pieces of substance and represent music compositions. Substance includes development of musical ideas, use of contrasting materials, and textural variety. ONE composition will be an original setting of a text, and the SECOND will be an instrumental composition. The THIRD composition, if submitted, may be in any kind, excluding arrangements, which may be offered for Unit Standard 10663: Arrange three pieces of music for three or more instruments. Each work may be one piece or a collection of pieces. This assessment will satisfy the requirements of a second (original instrumental composition) or third composition, if submitted.

Compositions may include improvisation where it suits the chosen musical style. If improvisation is included in the composition(s), sufficient detail must be supplied to give a clear indication of the student's intentions.

Compositions may be written for any instrument and/or sound source, including voice; or combination of instruments and/or sound sources, including vocal ensemble.

Where an accompaniment is added to enhance a vocal or solo instrumental line, this will also be considered for assessment.

All compositions submitted are to be performed and recorded on audio or video by, or under the supervision of, the composer.

Compositions need to show the ability to formulate, select, review, and if necessary, re-work musical ideas. Compositions must display the ability to combine, develop, structure and craft musical ideas. Compositions are to be represented clearly and accurately, in a way that captures the intent, and in a form that suits the genre or style, either written musical score, other visual representation or other representational form in keeping with the genre.

Students must also include written objectives and information about compositional processes used as part of their portfolio.

Compositions completed for this standard will be based on tasks provided by the teacher. A description of the task that will contribute evidence towards achieving this standard is on page 55.

Work for this standard should be spread throughout the year, though consultation with the student will determine how the student works best to achieve optimum results.

Note: This assessment contributes evidence towards the final grade for Unit Standard 10656. The final grade will be determined on completion of this activity and another composition/s in response to a given task/s.

Conditions

10655
The composition will be part of a portfolio of work. All workings and drafts will be available to the teacher for feedback during class time and will be included along with the portfolio. A significant amount of compositional activity should occur during class time. This will ensure authenticity of student work.

The portfolio of musical compositions submitted will also include:

  • A description of the task/s completed (page 55);
  • A statement which outlines the objectives set and the compositional processes used;
  • Visual or aural representation of the composition and any relevant supporting material, including self, peer and/or teacher evaluations;
  • A recording of the composition/s.

Work for this standard is to be undertaken under conditions of supervision, which can assure authenticity. Some activity should take place in supervised class time. Workings and drafts may also be used to ensure authenticity. Teachers are to provide a form for students to sign to attest that the work submitted for assessment is that of the student.

10656
Composition work must be presented in a portfolio. All workings and drafts will be available to the teacher for discussion during class time and will be included along with the completed composition/s as part of the portfolio. Each composition must be accompanied by an audio recording of a performance of the composition. This may be a live, sequenced or computer generated recording.

The portfolio of musical compositions submitted will also include:

  • A description of the task/s completed (page 55);
  • A statement which describes the objectives set and the compositional processes used;
  • Visual or aural representation of the composition and any relevant supporting material, including self, peer and/or teacher evaluations;
  • A recording of the composition/s.

Work for this standard is to be undertaken under conditions of supervision, which can assure authenticity. Some activity should take place in supervised class time. Workings and drafts may also be used to ensure authenticity. Teachers are to provide a form for students to sign to attest that the work submitted for assessment is that of the student.

US 10655 - Demonstrate developing music compositional skills through three music compositions & US 10656 - Demonstrate developed music compositional skills through two or three compositions of substance

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