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)