btec hnc unit 55 brief world music studies u55

MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

The project brief

This project is designed to give you an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the development of a musical style outside of western pop culture. After researching the key practitioners of a chosen genre, you will analyse the musical characteristics, and discuss how the music was influenced by social factors. You must present your findings with reference to the different musical styles and are encouraged to perform or record music your chosen specific genre.

Scenario As a musician or music technologist you have been asked to research an area of world music for a music website. You have been asked to make the article or presentation educational and informative, and give a personal opinion on the musical characteristics.

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Understand the musical elements of the selected genre using correct terminology

1.1 analyse the musical content of the negotiated musical genre 1.2 analyse musical elements using language appropriate to the analysis of music

LO 2

Understand how instrumentation, arrangement and performance characteristics are used within the selected genre

2.1 explain instruments employed within selected genre 2.2 analyse the composition of typical ensembles within the genre 2.3 explain how arrangements are used in the selected study area 2.4 analyse the performance techniques employed within the selected music

LO 3

Understand how contextual factors have influenced the development of the selected genre

3.1 justify the contextual elements which have had an influence in shaping the music of the selected region 3.2 analyse the indigenous music of the study area 3.3 explain the musical changes brought about by contextual influences

LO 4 Be able to present

findings in a negotiated format using selected examples.

4.1 propose a suitable format in which to present work 4.2 use examples to support evidence 4.3 present work in selected format.

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC Assignment title/reference: T3.2 World Music Unit: 55 World Music Studies Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power Date issued: 18/04/16 Formative assessment: 20/05/15 Submission date: 20/06/16



This assignment gives you the opportunity to achieve the following MERIT grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s

Contextualisation

M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

An effective approach to study and research has been applied

Identify where you may find information on the developments of music, and determine which are credible. Decide how you will manage, unravel and eventually use this information.

M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques

A range of source information has been used

Ensure the research material you use is vast, credible and from a range of places. Do not rely solely on the internet.

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings

An appropriate structure and approach has been used in the presentation and communication of your findings

You must decide if you wish to present this as a magazine article, podcast or by using any other medium. You must then ensure that presentation is appropriate to the chosen medium.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s

Contextualisation

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

Conclusions have been arrived at through the synthesis of ideas and have been justified

Where you make conclusions you must justify how and why you have synthesized your resources. Use critical reflection to consider the appropriateness of these.

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

Activities have been managed

Use your own initiative to source credible evidence as part of this research. Demonstrate how you have used a schedule or format to arrange and use these resources for the purposes of your report.

D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

Convergent and lateral thinking has been applied

Assess the cultural contexts of a number of different artists and their approach. Use convergent and lateral thinking when devising your opinions or concluding.

You are encouraged to gather your research from credible and wide ranging sources, that includes materials outside of internet searches. Library resources; podcasts and radio and TV broadcasts on this subject are widely available.



ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

The project brief

This project is designed to give you an in-depth knowledge and appreciation of the development of a musical style outside of western pop culture. After researching the key practitioners of a chosen genre, you will analyse the musical characteristics, and discuss how the music was influenced by social factors. You must present your findings with reference to the different musical styles and are encouraged to perform or record music your chosen specific genre.

Scenario As a musician or music technologist you have been asked to research an area of world music for a music website. You have been asked to make the article or presentation educational and informative, and give a personal opinion on the musical characteristics.

TASKS EVIDENCE Task 1 1.1, 1.2, 4.1

Proposal: Submit a proposal to the website, highlighting the chosen area of world music. Within this proposal ensure you: analyse the musical content of the negotiated musical genre; analyse musical elements using language appropriate to the analysis of music.

Written proposal

Task 2 4.2, 4.3

Presentation: Present work in selected format, using examples to support the evidence (this can include your musical performances and/or recordings). The presentation must include two main sections: the musical characteristics of the music; and the contextual factors that have impacted its production. The musical factors should include: an explanation of the instruments employed within selected genre; an analysis of the composition of typical ensembles within the genre; an explanation as to how arrangements are used in the selected study area; and an analysis of the performance techniques employed within the selected music. Within the next section your must: justify the contextual elements which have had an influence in shaping the music of the selected region; analyse the indigenous music of the study area; explain the musical changes brought about by contextual influences.

Presentation (powerpoint/ blog/ audio recordings)

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC Assignment title/reference: T3.2 World Music Unit: 55 World Music Studies Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Matt Power Date issued: 18/04/16 Formative assessment: 20/05/16 Submission date: 20/06/16



ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick) 1.1 analyse the musical content of the negotiated musical genre 1.2 analyse musical elements using language appropriate to the analysis of

music

2.1 explain instruments employed within selected genre 2.2 analyse the composition of typical ensembles within the genre 2.3 explain how arrangements are used in the selected study area 2.4 analyse the performance techniques employed within the selected music 3.1 justify the contextual elements which have had an influence in shaping the

music of the selected region

3.2 analyse the indigenous music of the study area 3.3 explain the musical changes brought about by contextual influences 4.1 propose a suitable format in which to present work 4.2 use examples to support evidence 4.3 present work in selected format.

Merit

Distinction

Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

M2 Select / design and apply appropriate methods and techniques

D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings

D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC Assignment title/reference: T3.2 World Music Studies Unit: 55 World Music Studies Assessor: David MacKinnon I.V: Learner: Date Submitted:



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