Appendix A: Prescribed Learning Outcomes

Composition and Technology 11 and 12

Structure

(Elements of Rhythm)

• compose, notate, and perform rhythms in a variety of metres
• analyse and modify rhythms that reflect a diversity of cultures and styles of music
• describe pulse, metre, and rhythmic patterns using both traditional and contemporary terminology

Structure

(Elements of Melody)

• notate pitch using a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques
  
• identify intervals within a melodic pattern
  
• identify and use scales and melodic patterns that reflect cultural diversity
  
• apply melodic contour to compositions
  
• use appropriate terminology to describe melodic patterns
  

Structure

(Elements of Expression)

• create a new part appropriate to a given multi-timbral texture
• use the elements of expression to achieve specific effects in their own compositions
• use a variety of sound sources to manipulate elements of expression
• apply an understanding of harmonic principles to composition
• analyse the timbral qualities of various music styles in a variety of cultures
• use appropriate traditional and contemporary terminology to describe elements of expression

Structure

(Form and Principles of Design)

• compose music incorporating a variety of forms and principles of design
• compare the use of form and principles of design in music compositions from a variety of historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts
• use appropriate terminology to describe form and the principles of design

Thoughts, Images, and Feelings

• use other forms of expression to represent thoughts, images, and feelings evoked by their own compositions
• share personal insights derived from listening to, composing, and performing music
• explain how music can be used to manipulate thoughts, images, and feelings
• analyse a composer's intentions with regard to the thoughts, images, and feelings expressed by a piece of music
• analyse the elements of structure in compositions used to represent a broad range of thoughts, images, and feelings

Context

(Self and Community)

• provide and accept constructive feedback
• analyse how audience response affects composition
• explain how performance can alter the effect of a composition
• identify legal, ethical, and moral issues related to composing music
• demonstrate an awareness of careers related to music composition and technology

Context

(Historical and Cultural)

• compare compositions from a range of historical and cultural contexts
• identify the historical, cultural, and stylistic influences in their own compositions
• demonstrate respect for music from various historical and cultural contexts when composing
• compare techniques used in compositions created for a variety of purposes, venues, and audiences

Applications of Technology

• use available technologies to create, reproduce, and manipulate music
• demonstrate an awareness of advanced technologies available for music composition
• explain how technology has changed the compositional process
• demonstrate an understanding of the physics and physical properties of sound and sound synthesis
• use, care for, and maintain electronic tools, equipment, materials, and work space in a safe and environmentally sensitive fashion
• evaluate the cost and suitable applications of currently available music technology
• use appropriate technical terminology to describe the composition process

Structure

(Elements of Rhythm)

• compose, perform, and notate rhythms in increasingly complex metres
• compose using rhythms that reflect a diversity of cultures and styles of music
• describe pulse, metre, and rhythmic patterns in their own compositions using both traditional and contemporary terminology

Structure

(Elements of Melody)

• notate pitch using a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques
• identify increasingly complex intervals within a melodic pattern
• apply increasingly complex melodic contour to their own compositions
• use appropriate terminology to describe melodic patterns

Structure

(Elements of Expression)

Structure

(Form and Principles of Design)

• compose music incorporating increasingly complex forms and principles of design
• apply form and principles of design from a variety of historical, cultural, and stylistic contexts to music compositions
• use appropriate terminology to describe form and the principles of design in their own work

Thoughts, Images, and Feelings

• compose music that represents a broad range of thoughts, images, and feelings
• compare musical expressions of thoughts, images, and feelings to other forms of expression
• explain personal music preferences, demonstrating an awareness of the thoughts, images, and feelings expressed by the music

Context

(Self and Community)

• revise their compositions in response to constructive feedback
• demonstrate an understanding of the impact of technology on legal, moral, and ethical issues in composing music
• analyse the ways that music can reflect or shape social values
• critique music composed by themselves and others
• recognize the knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to future careers

Context

(Historical and Cultural)

• evaluate the historical, cultural, and stylistic influences in their compositions
• demonstrate respect for music from various historical and cultural contexts when composing
• compose music for a variety of purposes, venues, and audiences

Applications of Technology

• use increasingly complex technologies to create, reproduce, and manipulate music
• demonstrate an understanding of the physics and physical properties of sound
• use a variety of music technologies to manipulate sounds in compositions
• use sound synthesis to manipulate properties of sound
• compare costs and applications of currently available music technology
• use, care for, and maintain electronic tools, equipment, materials, and work space in a safe and environmentally sensitive fashion
• use appropriate terminology for technologies used in composition