MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

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
The
project
brief
Scenario

Submission date: 20/06/16

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.
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

LO 2

LO 3

Understand the musical

elements of the selected
genre using correct
terminology
Understand how
instrumentation,
arrangement and
performance
characteristics are used
within the selected
genre
Understand how
contextual factors have
influenced the
development of the
selected genre

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

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:

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Date:

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This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following MERIT grades:
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and
apply appropriate
methods and
techniques
M3
Present and
communicate
appropriate findings

Indicative
Characteristic/s
An effective approach to
study and research has
been applied
A range of source
information has been
used
An appropriate structure
and approach has been
used in the presentation
and communication of
your findings

Contextualisation
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.
Ensure the research material you use is vast, credible
and from a range of places. Do not rely solely on the
internet.
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
D1
Use critical reflection
to evaluate own work
and justify valid
conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and
organizing activities
D3
Demonstrate
convergent / lateral /
creative thinking

Indicative
Characteristic/s
Conclusions have been
arrived at through the
synthesis of ideas and
have been justified

Contextualisation

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

Convergent and lateral

thinking has been applied

Where you make conclusions you must justify how and

why you have synthesized your resources. Use critical
reflection to consider the appropriateness of these.

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.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2015/16

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
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

The
project
brief
Scenario

Task 1
1.1,
1.2, 4.1

Task 2
4.2, 4.3

Submission date: 20/06/16

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.
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
Proposal:

EVIDENCE
Written
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.
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.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Presentation
(powerpoint/
blog/ audio
recordings)

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

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:

Criteria
1.1
1.2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3

The evidence shows you are able to:

analyse the musical content of the negotiated musical genre
analyse musical elements using language appropriate to the analysis of
music
explain instruments employed within selected genre
analyse the composition of typical ensembles within the genre
explain how arrangements are used in the selected study area
analyse the performance techniques employed within the selected music
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
propose a suitable format in which to present work
use examples to support evidence
present work in selected format.

Merit
Grade Descriptor
M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and
communicate appropriate
findings

Achieved (tick)

Distinction
Achieved (tick)

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16

Grade Descriptor
D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organizing
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent
/ lateral / creative thinking

Achieved (tick)

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Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor Signature

Date

Student Signature

Date

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2015/16