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Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Composing) 1

Author/Assessor: Ms. J. Paradise & Mr M. Keil

Lead/Internal Verifier: Ms. J. Paradise & Mr M. Keil

Date Set: 29th September 2015Submission Date & Time: 12th November 2015 -

3pm

Task Criteria Evidence Deadline Self Check1. Complete an equipment test, setting up audio and MIDI hardware.

Unit 32P1, M1, D1

Video of TestTutor Observation

15th October 20153pm

2. Complete a basic keyboard capability test

Unit 37P1, M1, D1

Video of TestTutor Observation

22nd October 20153pm

3. Create a tutorial video explaining the different functions or a synthesiser

Unit 37P2, M2, D2

Video RecordingNotes

5th November 20153pm

4. Give a presentation on audio and visual elements of different moving image productions

Unit 20P1, M1, D1

PowerPoint/Prezi/Keynote fileVideo of presentationBibliography

12th November 20153pm

Internal VerificationThis assignment Brief has been internally verified before being issued to students and the activity recorded on a BTEC Assignment Brief Verification Form. The Internal Verifier will verify a sample of assessment decisions and record this activity on a BTEC Assessment Decisions Verification Form.

Task 1 & 3Assessor: Ms. J. Paradise

Lead/Internal Verifier: Mr. M. Keil Date: 16th September 2015


Morpeth SchoolBTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Composing)

Edexcel – 30 Credits

SOUND 101Assignment Tasks for Unit 20, 32 and 37

2 Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Music (Composing)

Task 2 & 4Assessor: Mr. M. Keil Lead/Internal Verifier: Ms. J. Paradise Date: 16th September

2015



BTEC Assignment GuideStudents must do all of the following:

1. Keep work in a folder on the school network. This can be emailed home. Keep a paper copy, which is stored by the teacher/department.

2. Produce work that meets the assessment criteria given for each assignment brief.

3. Manage and organize own time to complete all tasks.4. Submit work by the deadline given.5. Use the checklist to ensure you have completed all tasks.

Assessment ProcedureMarking Assignments

Your work will be marked using assessment and grading criteria; all decisions made are impartial, valid and reliable and will not disadvantage or advantage any group of learners or individuals.

A detailed record of assessment decisions will be kept and used during internal verification (checked by another teacher).

Your work may be part of the National Standards Sampling required by Edexcel.

Malpractice You will be told about how to avoid potential malpractice and the penalties

for attempted and actual incidents of malpractice. You will learn the appropriate formats of how to record cited texts and other

materials of information sources and provide evidence that they have acknowledged any sources used.

You must be able to declare that your work is your own. If you break any of these rules, an investigation following the policy

procedure will be carried out. Any sanction awarded will be in accordance with the policy and Edexcel.

You must not do any of the following: Plagiarize material of any nature (copying, stealing, breach of copyright,

use illegally). Working collaboratively with other learners to produce work that is

submitted as individual learner work. Copying (including the use of ICT to aid copying). Deliberately destroy another student’s work. Fabricate (make up) results or evidence. Declare it is your work when it is not. Impersonate or pretend to be someone else in order to produce the work

for another student or arrange for another student to take your place during an assessment.



Unit IntroductionThe digital age has seen computers take centre stage in music production environments. The wealth of software tools and the power of computer-based systems has led to ‘ virtual studio’ environments capable of producing recordings of a quality only previously available from expensive hardware–based systems, and at a fraction of the cost. However it is still vitally important music technologist to be able to connect and configure the additional hardware required to sequence successfully, including external sound sources.

MIDI and audio sequencing tools have put a vast range of creative possibilities into the hands of composers and performers of music, and created an environment where, alongside traditional composition methods, the manipulation of pre-existing sound is accepted as valid starting point for original creation.

In this unit learners will create a portfolio of music using the tools available with the major sequencing software packages. Learners will work with MIDI and audio-based sequencing, each of which has a vast range of techniques that can be utilised in the production of modern music. Learners will be expected to create a range of music that demonstrates how these tools can be applied. It is expected that those attempting this unit will be musically creative and can originate ideas using the software and hardware explored in this unit. They should be able to create musical ideas from a blank canvas, as well as manipulate pre-existing musical ideas with the intention of putting their individual stamp on the material they had been given to work with. As they create their portfolios, learners will develop their knowledge by incorporating a wide range of sequencing techniques, and will be able to make decisions as to the correct tool or skill for each situation.

Aim of AssignmentThe aim of this unit is to develop learners’ knowledge of music sequencing software and the transferable skills that facilitate the realisation of musical ideas in both audio and MIDI environments. Learners will develop the skills to set up, use and discuss sequencing systems and techniques.

Learning OutcomesUnit 20 LO1: Understand the components of a musical product based on a moving imageUnit 32 LO1: Be able to set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safelyUnit 37 LO1: Be able to use basic techniques when playing the keyboardUnit 37 LO2: Know the functions of the keyboard



ScenarioTask 1Unit 32 P1, M1, D1

As part of your journey to becoming a sound designer, producer and composer, you will be tested on your ability to set up and test a computer based digital audio workstation including MIDI hardware. Your ability to follow relevant health and safety procedures will also be monitored and assessed. You will have opportunities to practice this before the deadline date. Your final assessment must be completed before the deadline date listed on page one of this assignment brief. The assessment will be filmed and will form part of the evidence for this assignment.

Keywords

Hardware: eg keyboard, sound module, MIDI interface, controller keyboard, mixer, cables, computer, MIDI sequencing software

Criteria

Unit 32

P1 set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely and competently with limited tutor support

M1 set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely and competently with total independence

D1 set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely and competently demonstrating mastery of the processes involved

Task 2Unit 37 P1, M1, D1

To prepare you for upcoming work as a sound designer and a composer, you will be required to learn the basics of operating a MIDI keyboard and demonstrate good playing technique. After learning some basic techniques such as playing chords, you will have the opportunity to learn a simple piece of music using the MIDI keyboard.

The purpose of this assignment is for you to understand how the MIDI keyboard is a useful tool when creating soundtracks for moving image.

When ready, you will take part in a simple test of your skills, which will be filmed and assessed by your tutor.

Keywords

Basic technique: correct hand position; appropriate posture at the keyboard;



rhythm exercises; technical exercises; practise with single hands; practise with both hands; using simple chord progressions

CriteriaUnit 37

P1 perform technical exercises competently, with few errors

M1 perform technical exercises competently and accurately

D1 perform technical exercises accurately and fluently


Part of your training towards becoming a composer, producer and sound designer is being able to shape sounds using hardware. The synthesizer is an important piece of hardware, used by many professionals to manipulate sounds as they see fit.

You have been asked by a popular YouTube channel to produce a video tutorial on how to use a synthesizer, demonstrating how to use the different functions available as well as how it might be used with MIDI.

The video must be between 6 and 10 minutes in length.

Keywords

Functions in performance: solo instrument; effects; accompanying instrument eg chord sequences and common progressions; adding chorus to lines; single-finger chord functions; programming keyboard with samples; choosing and using different keyboard ‘voices’

Functions for inputting MIDI: inputting MIDI data; shaping MIDI data at the input stage

Functions for textures and timbres: experimenting with effects, instrumental sounds; layering of sounds

Criteria

Unit 37

P2 describe the different functions of a keyboard

M2 explain the different functions of a keyboard

D2 comment critically on the different functions of a keyboard




You have been asked to deliver a presentation for TED about the use of sound and music in a variety of moving image productions. You will assess the relationship between what can be seen and heard, giving at least one example of each of the following types of production:

Film Movie Trailer TV Show Advert Computer Game Animation

The presentation should last between 10 and 15 minutes which includes the time it takes to show examples to the audience.

KeywordsAudio components: music; atmospheres; sound effects; voice tracks; temp tracks

Visual components: animations; live footage; stills; logos and titles

Structures: storyboard; internal structure; pace; edits; titles

Criteria

Unit 20

P1 explain the components of a musical project based on a moving image[IE, RL, SM]

M1 illustrate the components of a musical project based on a moving image

D1 analyse the components of a musical project based on a moving image

To achieve a Pass, all the pass criteria should be met. To achieve a Merit, all the pass criteria and all the merit criteria should be

met. To achieve a Distinction, all pass criteria, all the merit criteria and all the

distinction criteria should be met.

Final Assignment Evidence Practical DAW & MIDI Setup Demonstration Video of Practical Keyboard Technique Test Video Tutorial of Synthesiser Demonstration



Video of Audio Presentation

Sources of InformationTextbooks

Absolute Beginners: Keyboard (Wise Publications; Pap/Com edition, 2001) ISBN 978-0711974302

Cole B – The Pop Composer’s Handbook – A Step-by-Step Guide to the Composition of Melody, Harmony,

Rhythm and Structure (Schott Music Ltd, 2006) ISBN 978-1902455600

Middleton P and Gurevitz S – Music Technology Workbook: Key concepts and practical projects

(Focal Press; new edition, 2006) ISBN 978-0240519708

Norton C – Essential Guide to Pop Styles for Keyboard (Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, 1994) ISBN 978-0851620930

Norton C – Keyboards from Scratch (Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishers Ltd, 1998) ISBN 978-0851622095

Websites

www.britishacademy.com Association of composers

www.prsformusic.com Performing and mechanical rights explained

www.soundjunction.org/composing Associated Board resources


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