Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): Project (35%)

5.4 Assessment

5.4.1 Summative internal assessment 3 (IA3): Project (35%)

Specifications

This task requires students to:

 investigate a topic relating to narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music (including art song)

 devise a viewpoint relating to their topic

 analyse music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in repertoire to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

 evaluate the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in repertoire to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

 provide evidence to support their judgments using PDF, MP3 or MP4 excerpts

 use referencing conventions

 when composition is selected in the project

- use music elements and concepts, and apply compositional devices - resolve music ideas to communicate the narrative

- devise a statement of intent that analyses and evaluates the use of music elements, concepts and compositional devices

 when performance is selected in the project

- demonstrate technical skills specific to the instrument or sound source, including

 control, dexterity, fluency, security and coordination

 understanding of the role as a soloist or ensemble member considering balance, blend and intonation

- interpret music elements and concepts to show understanding of genre/style - realise the narrative through the choices made in performance

- devise a statement of intent that analyses and evaluates the choices made in the performance.

Conditions

 Preparation time: approximately 25 hours, in both class time and students’ own time.

Students must be given continuous class time to develop the integrated project.

 Audiovisual recording of musicology spoken or signed responses is required to substantiate teacher decisions.

 Audiovisual recording of performances is required to substantiate teacher decisions.

 This is an individual task.

Response requirements

 Musicology — one of the following - written: up to 1000 words

- spoken, signed or digital presentation: up to 7 minutes (equivalent of up to 1000 words)

 Composition: at least one minute

 Performance: up to 5 minutes

 Statement of intent: up to 500 words; or up to 3 minutes filmed oral, filmed signed or audio (equivalent of up to up to 500 words).

Summary of the instrument-specific marking guide — musicology and composition

The following table summarises the criteria, assessment objectives and mark allocation for the integrated project.

Criterion Objectives Marks

Musicology — Analysing music 3 6

Musicology — Evaluating music 7 6

Applying literacy skills 5 3

Using music elements and concepts 2 6

Applying techniques and processes 5 5

Resolving music ideas 9 5

Statement of intent 3 and 7 4

Total 35

Note: Unit objectives 1, 6 and 8 are not assessed in this instrument.

Instrument-specific marking guide — musicology and composition

Criterion: M usicology — Analysing music

Assessment objective

3. analyse music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 analysis establishes interconnections between music elements and concepts, and

compositional devices for the purpose of conveying the narrative 6

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices is consistently

accurate 5

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices is detailed and

specific 4

 analysis of pertinent music elements and concepts, and compositional devices 3

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the

narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere 2

 identification of music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: M usicology — Evaluating music

Assessment objective

7. evaluate the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 evaluation shows insightful judgments about the purpose of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in conveying the narrative

 consistent use of convincing examples to support judgments

5–6

 evaluation shows reasonable judgments about the purpose of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in conveying the narrative

 consistent use of relevant examples to support judgments

3–4

 evaluation of the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music, using examples to support judgments

 statements about the purpose of music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Applying literacy skills Assessment objective

5. apply literacy skills, using music terminology relevant to genre/style, and use referencing and language conventions to communicate ideas

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 application of literacy skills through articulated ideas, controlled structure and the sequence of information that enhance communication of meaning in the topic 3

 application of literacy skills using music terminology relevant to genre/style, and use of

referencing and language conventions to communicate ideas 2

 application of literacy skills to describe ideas 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Using music elements and concepts Assessment objective

2. use music elements and concepts for the chosen genre/style

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 use of music elements and concepts shows sustained synthesis that makes the chosen

genre/style explicit 6

 use of music elements and concepts to show a perceptive understanding of genre/style

through the incorporation of genre/style specific nuances 5

 use of music elements and concepts are integrated to enhance the genre/style 4

 use of music elements and concepts is specific to the genre/style 3

 use of music elements and concepts for the chosen genre/style 2

 use of a selection of music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Applying techniques and processes Assessment objective

4. apply compositional devices in the creation of their work

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 application of compositional devices is synthesised to work seamlessly together to create a

polished work 5

 application of compositional devices creates unity and cohesion in the work 4

 application of idiomatic compositional devices to develop the work 3

 application of compositional devices in the creation of their work 2

 application of a selection of compositional devices 1

Criterion: Resolving music ideas

Assessment objective

9. resolve music ideas to communicate the narrative

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 resolution convincingly communicates subtleties of the narrative through the synthesis of

music ideas 5

 resolution communicates the narrative through the sustained use of music ideas 4

 resolution of music ideas is integral to communicate the narrative 3

 resolution of music ideas to communicate the narrative 2

 demonstration of music ideas 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Statement of intent

Assessment objectives

3. analyse music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

7. evaluate the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 analysis establishes interconnections between music elements and concepts, and

compositional devices for the purpose of communicating the intent 4

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in the composition is detailed and specific

 evaluation shows insightful judgments about music elements, concepts and compositional devices in the composition

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in the composition to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

 evaluation of the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in the composition to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

 explanation of the music elements and concepts in the composition

 statements about the purpose of music elements and concepts in the composition 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Summary of the instrument-specific marking guide — musicology and performance

The following table summarises the criteria, assessment objectives and mark allocation for the integrated project.

Criterion Objectives Marks

Musicology — Analysing music 3 6

Musicology — Evaluating music 7 6

Applying literacy skills 5 3

Demonstrating technique 1 6

Interpreting music elements and concepts 6 5

Realising music ideas 8 5

Statement of intent 3 and 7 4

Total 35

Note: Unit objectives 2, 4 and 9 are not assessed in this instrument.

Instrument-specific marking guide — musicology and performance

Criterion: M usicology — Analysing music

Assessment objective

3. analyse music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 analysis establishes interconnections between music elements and concepts, and

compositional devices for the purpose of conveying the narrative 6

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices is consistently

accurate 5

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices is detailed and

specific 4

 analysis of pertinent music elements and concepts, and compositional devices 3

 analysis of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the

narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere 2

 identification of music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: M usicology — Evaluating music

Assessment objective

7. evaluate the use of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 evaluation shows insightful judgments about the purpose of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in conveying the narrative

 consistent use of convincing examples to support a viewpoint

5–6

 evaluation shows reasonable judgments about the purpose of music elements and concepts, and compositional devices in conveying the narrative

 consistent use of relevant examples to support judgments

3–4

 makes statements made about the purpose of music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Applying literacy skills

Assessment objective

5. apply literacy skills, using music terminology relevant to genre/style, and use referencing and language conventions to communicate ideas

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 application of literacy skills through articulated ideas, controlled structure and the sequence of information that enhance communication of meaning in the topic 3

 application of literacy skills using music terminology relevant to genre/style, and use of

referencing and language conventions to communicate ideas 2

 application of literacy skills to describe ideas 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Demonstrating technique

Assessment objective

1. demonstrate technical skills for the chosen instrument or sound source

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 demonstration of technical skills is refined and synthesised to create a polished

performance 6

 demonstration of technical skills is sustained without interruption 5

 demonstration of technical skills displays control 4

 demonstration of technical skills is specific to the chosen genre/style 3

 demonstration of technical skills for the chosen instrument or sound source 2

 demonstration of technical skills to present sections from a music work 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Interpreting music elements and concepts

Assessment objective

6. interpret music elements and concepts of the chosen genre/style

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 interpretation displays intentional shaping of music elements and concepts with sustained

use of nuances to make the genre/style explicit 5

 interpretation of music elements and concepts to show a perceptive understanding of

genre/style through the incorporation of genre/style specific nuances 4

 interpretation of music elements and concepts to enhance the genre/style 3

 interpretation of music elements and concepts of the chosen genre/style 2

 interpretation of some music elements and concepts 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Realising music ideas

Assessment objective

8. realise music ideas to communicate the narrative

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 realisation of music ideas convincingly communicates the narrative through the synthesis

of expressive devices and performance choices 5

 realisation of music ideas communicates the narrative through the sustained use of

expressive devices and performance choices 4

 realisation of music ideas supports the narrative through a selection of expressive devices

and performance choices 3

 realisation of music ideas to communicate the narrative 2

 presentation of music ideas relevant to the performance of repertoire 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

Criterion: Statement of intent

Assessment objectives

3. analyse music elements and concepts to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

7. evaluate the use of music elements and concepts to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

The student work has the following characteristics: Marks

 analysis establishes interconnections between music elements and concepts, and

compositional devices for the purpose of communicating the intent 4

 analysis of music elements and concepts through the choices made in the performance is detailed and specific

 evaluation shows insightful judgments about the choices made in the performance

 analysis of music elements and concepts through the choices made in the performance to convey the narrative through setting, characterisation, drama and/or action, and mood or atmosphere

 evaluation of the choices made in the performance to convey the narrative in film music, television music, game music, musical theatre, opera or program music

 explanation of the choices made in the performance

 statements about the purpose of the choices made in the performance 1

 does not satisfy any of the descriptors above. 0

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