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Introducing Unit Specifications and Unit Assessment Support Packs
Introducing Unit Specifications and Unit Assessment Support Packs
MUSIC TECHNOLOGYNational 3 to 5
Unit AssessmentUnit Assessment
Assessments can be designed to provide evidence across more than one Unit or Outcome – combined assessments
Flexible and open Evidence Requirements in Units
Greater range of techniques and methodologies for assessment – encouraged through Unit assessment support packages
More opportunities to gather naturally occurring evidence – assessment as part of learning and teaching
Unit StructureUnit Structure
Music TechnologyUnits at National 3, National 4 & National 5
• Music Technology Skills
• Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
• Music Technology in Context
Key points: Music Technology UnitsKey points: Music Technology Units
New Units with new approaches to delivery and assessment.
Hierarchical Unit structure that provides progression from National 3 to Higher
Variety of contemporary contexts are covered
Added Value Unit assessment which increases personalisation and choice in the Music Technology assignment at National 4
Unit SpecificationUnit SpecificationMusic Technology Skills (National 4)
Outcome 1
1:1 Selecting and using appropriate audio input devices and sources
1:2 Applying appropriate microphone placement
1:3 Constructing a signal path
1:4 Setting appropriate input gain and monitoring levels
Unit SpecificationUnit Specification
Music Technology Skills (National 4)
Outcome 2
2:1 Applying Equalisation
2:2 Apply time domain and other effects
2:3 Apply mixing techniques, including volume and panning
2:4 Editing tracks
Evidence RequirementsEvidence Requirements
Observational evidence supported by candidate log, screen shots, track sheets and/or data files.
Outcome 1 – evidence should demonstrate correct mic placement, signal path, signal to noise ratio ( ie – no distortion )
Outcome 2 – evidence should demonstrate that all features have been used effectively
Unit SpecificationUnit Specification
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
(National 3)
Outcome 1
1:1 Describing in simple terms significant genres and styles
1:2 Describing, in simple terms, significant technologies related to 20th and 21st Century music
Unit SpecificationsUnit Specifications
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
(National 3)
Outcome 2
2:1 Identifying straightforward examples of significant genres and their main features
2:2 Identifying straightforward examples of significant relevant musical concepts
Evidence RequirementsEvidence Requirements
Brief reports or presentations on selected genres, styles and technologies
At least two genres and technologies
Description of at least 3 main features of each genre, and technologies relevant to the genre
Listening Tests
Unit SpecificationUnit Specification
Music Technology in Context (National 5)
1:1 using a range of skills in audio capture
1:2 using a range of skills to manipulate audio and sequenced data
1:3 mixing down to an audio master in appropriate file formats
Evidence RequirementsEvidence Requirements
Assessment Judgements are based on
1. Observational evidence supported by candidate log, screen shots, track sheets and/or data files
2. Audio master with at least 5 tracks (at least 2 of which have been recorded by mic)
3. Two Contexts required with file format appropriate to the context
Unit Assessment Support Packages - purposeUnit Assessment Support Packages - purpose
UASPs can be used to:
•Assess your candidates
•Adapt for your own assessment programmes
•Help you develop your own assessments
UASPs – key featuresUASPs – key features
Valid from August 2013
Designed to encourage professional judgement
Provide broad-based tasks – allow assessors to choose appropriate context and forms of evidence
Show range of approaches to generating assessment evidence
Give information on the type of evidence which could be gathered and how this is to be judged against Assessment Standards
Music Technology UASPsMusic Technology UASPs
Package 1 Portfolio approach
Package 2 Unit by Unit approach
Package 3Combined approach
National 4 Added Value UnitNational 4 Added Value Unit
Makes the Course more than the sum of its parts
Builds on Unit assessments
Defined as breadth, challenge and/or application as outlined in Building the Curriculum 5
May involve accumulation, assimilation, integration and/or application of skills, knowledge and understanding
Controlled assessment
N4 Added Value Unit: Music Technology AssignmentN4 Added Value Unit: Music Technology Assignment
Agreed between the candidate and assessor
Demonstrates application of musical and technical knowledge and skills
• Apply technical skills (Skills Unit)
• Show musical understanding (Understanding Music Unit)
• Show understanding of context (Context Unit)
Minimum of 4 parts - one of which should involve the use of a microphone
Internally marked pass or fail
N4 Added Value Unit Evidence Requirements N4 Added Value Unit Evidence Requirements
The plan for the production
The completed audio master
A record of progress through the task
A short report evaluating the production
Moving onMoving on
Workshop 1 and 2 will give you the opportunity to look at the Unit Specifications and Unit Assessment Support Packages in detail.
Workshop 1Task 1Workshop 1Task 1
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
National 3
Familiarisation with USAP
Workshop 1 Task 2Workshop 1 Task 2
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
National 3
Assessment Standards p 2
Judging Evidence p 6
Exemplars p 9 - 17
Workshop 1 Task 2Workshop 1 Task 2
Music Technology Skills
National 4
Assessment Standards p 2
Judging Evidence p 6 - 7
Exemplars p11 - 20
Workshop 1 Task 2Workshop 1 Task 2
Music Technology in Context
National 5
Assessment Standards p 2
Judging Evidence p 6 - 7
Exemplars p 10 - 20
Workshop 2 Task 1Workshop 2 Task 1
National 4 Added Value Unit
Assessment Standards p 4
Evidence requirements p 6 - 7
Judging the Evidence p 8 - 9
Exemplars p 12 - 32
Workshop 2 Task 2Workshop 2 Task 2
Part 1 – Contextualised Assessment
Part 2 – Developing a new assessment
Workshop 2 Task 3Workshop 2 Task 3
Equality and Inclusion
Looking at questions in a variety of subject areas
Discuss how disabled candidates may access an assessment and demonstrate attainment in Music Technology
Workshop 2 Task 4Workshop 2 Task 4
Reflection on Workshop 2
Tasks 1 - 3
Added Value Unit at National 4
Contextualising and Developing Assessments
Equality and Inclusion
PlenaryPlenary
Questions
Nominee Learning and development plan
Expenses form
Evaluation Questionnaire (online)