Assignment title Music sequence

my Track and how I achieved

the end result

Assessor

Date issued April 2014

Interim Deadline

Learning Aim A

July 14 2014 Final

deadline October half term 2014

Interim Deadline

Learning Aim B

July 14 2014 Final

deadline October half term 2014

Qualification suite

covered

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Music

BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Music

Units covered

Unit 7: Introducing Music sequencing

Learning aims

covered

Learning aim A: explore music sequencing techniques

Learning aim B: use music sequencing software to

create music

Duration (approx)

Learning aim a = 10 hours

Learning aim b = 20 hours

Scenario

learning aim A

You have been asked to demonstrate your understanding of music sequencing techniques by developing a training resource for others to use that outlines note input, note editing and effects. This training resource can be in the format of a presentation (powerpoint or otherwise) a training video or a work log outlining the features of Cubase.

Scenario

learning aim b

You have been asked to create a sequenced piece of music for one of the following

a) A well known pop/dance/rock track lasting 2-3 minutes b) A piece of film music c) A dance track that could be used for a late night dance radio

show

Learning Aim A

Explore music sequencing techniques

Task 1

You need to create a training product that can be used by future year 9 students showing how to use the sequencing functions of Cubase. You can base this on your own sequencing work and can describe how you have used note input and editing features, and how you have selected instruments, sounds and effects when creating sequenced pieces. You may also like to discuss effects which you haven’t used yet, giving examples of when they might be used, and any advantages and limitations of the software you have used to create your pieces. The product can be in the form of ONE or more of the following

1. a presentation 2. training video 3. work log

Your presentation will use audio examples of your sequenced work and is likely to include screenshots showing techniques used.

Evidence you must

produce for this

task

The actual training product – presentation/video tutorial/log

Diary record of your work each lesson as you make progress

Screenshots of techniques used

Example recordings of short sequenced pieces.

Problems that you faced and how you solved them You may also submit any other form of evidence such as the midi booklet

Criteria covered by this task: explore music sequencing techniques

To achieve the level 2 criteria you must show that you

are able to:

Unit Criterion reference

P=P

ASS

M=M

ERIT

D=D

ISTINC

TION

DESCRIBE the features of music sequencing techniques in

relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.

7 2A.P1

EXPLAIN the features of music sequencing techniques in

relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.

7 2A.M1

EXPLAIN the features of music sequencing techniques in

relation to note input and editing and the use of effects and their potential applications.

7 2A.D1

If you have not achieved the level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to

determine if the following level 1 criteria has been met

Identify the features of music sequencing techniques in relation to note input and editing and the use of effects.

7 1A.1

Evidence

you must

produce for

this task

Your final stereo mix A regular log/blog on what you have achieved each lesson and where you have found problems and successes with the work

Learning Aim B

use music sequencing software to

create music

You have been asked to create a sequenced piece of music for one of the following

a) A well known pop/dance/rock track lasting 2-3 minutes b) A piece of film music (any genre) c) A dance track that could be used for a late night dance radio

show You should submit your final piece as a stereo audio file. You will need to

select suitable sounds to fit the brief – software instruments (halion one/VST instruments etc)

select suitable project settings such as tempo

record MIDI – real time capture, step recording, clicking in

region editing – looping, copy and paste, resizing and trimming, time-stretching

quantise suitably

ensure that note position, note length, note pitch and note velocities are all suitable

You will also need to mix the final track The tracks should be mixed together to create a finished product. Attention should be given to:

volume balance

stereo field – appropriate panning of instruments

effects – using insert effects, e.g. reverb, delay, chorus, distortion

the end product – bouncing down to stereo

Criteria covered by this task:

use music sequencing software to create music

To achieve the level 2 criteria you must show

that you are able to:

Unit Criterion reference

Apply sequencing techniques in the production of a piece

of music.

7 2B.P2 P

Select and apply sequencing techniques in the production

of a piece of music, with attention to detail.

7 2B.M2 M

Select and apply sequencing techniques in the production

of a piece of music, with attention to detail and musicality

7 2B.D2 D

Apply mixing techniques, competently.

7 2B.P3 P

Select and apply mixing techniques competently and

effectively.

7 2B.M3 M

Select and apply mixing techniques that enhance

the final mix

7 2B.D3 D

If you have not achieved the level 2 criteria, your work will be

assessed to determine if the following level 1 criteria has been met

Apply limited sequencing techniques in the production of a

piece of music.

7 1B.2

Use a limited range of mixing techniques.

7 1B.3