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Student Name Student Number CUAMCP301 Compose simple songs or musical pieces Unit Code/s & Name/s CUAMCP303 Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media Assessment Type Written

Assessment Name Songwriting Questionnaire Assessment Task No. 1 of 3

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00b40ac1c52341193c4d3047b5d4ed2a.docxVer. 1.1 (21/12/2015) Page 1 of 4 Instructions to Student Complete the following questions.

1. The teacher will play 3 songs in class. Listen to them & write the song structure. Identify whether it is a conventional or unconventional song structure.

Song A

Song B

Song C

2. Research & identify the appropriate range for the following instruments:

- electric bass guitar - female vocal - piano - acoustic guitar

3. Identify the notes on a midi keyboard used for the following:

- kick drum - snare - closed hi-hat

4. Outline the process you used to compose the melody for your assessment song.

5. Identify the software & hardware components you used to create your musical pieces.

6. What type of file could you use to prepare a final master of your song? 00b40ac1c52341193c4d3047b5d4ed2a.docxVer. 1.1 (21/12/2015) Page 2 of 4 7. Describe the challenges you may have experienced during the creation of your song recording.

8. What function in a recording software program allows you to align the rhythm of your notes to be perfectly in time.

9. What is the name of the editing window in standard DAW software that allows you to see & edit the notes on a grid?

10.What health & safety concerns can arise during lengthy recording Information / Materials provided: 3 songs demonstrating a variety of conventional & unconventional song forms. DAW software, computer & controller keyboard

Assessment Criteria: To achieve a satisfactory result, your assessor will be looking for your ability to demonstrate the following key skills/tasks/knowledge to an acceptable industry standard:

- Identifies features of software & hardware used in music recording

- Explains health & safety considerations when using music software

- Describes selected instrument ranges

- Identifies file formats used in music recording

- Describes conventional & unconventional song forms

- Describes challenges experienced during song recording

Number of Attempts: You will receive up to two (2) attempts at this assessment task. Should your 1st attempt be unsatisfactory (U), your teacher will provide feedback and discuss the relevant sections / questions with you and will arrange a due date for the submission of your 2nd attempt. If your 2nd submission is unsatisfactory (U), or you fail to submit a 2nd attempt, you will receive an overall unsatisfactory result for this assessment task. Only one re- assessment attempt may be granted for each assessment task, with the exception of Apprentices or Trainees who are permitted an additional

00b40ac1c52341193c4d3047b5d4ed2a.docxVer. 1.1 (21/12/2015) Page 3 of 4 supplementary assessment. For more information, refer to the Student Rules.

Submission details Submit completed questionnaire in Word format only.

Instructions for the Assessor Teacher to source 3 appropriate song examples for question 1. Note to Student An overview of all Assessment Tasks relevant to this unit is located in the Unit Study Guide.

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