Unit 16 Investigating an Area of Music Optional Unit

BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music

Unit 16 Investigating an Area of Music

Credit Value 10 GLH 60 hours Assignments Student name Unit 16 Investigating an Area of Music Assessor R Edwards Assessment Evidence / Outcomes Assignment 1: Project Proposal (P1, M1, D1) Assignment 2: Selecting and Collating Information (P2, M2, D2) Assignment 3: Evaluating research materials (P3, M3, D3) Assignment 4: Final Presentation (P4, M4, D4)
P1 Produce a proposal identifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation M1 Produce a proposal describing the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation D1 Produce a detailed proposal justifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation P2 Identify information from a range of sources M2 Select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources D2 Select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources explaining choices P3 Identify the validity of the information used M3 Describe the validity of the information used, showing judgement in its selection D3 Explain the validity of information and justify its inclusion in the investigation P4 Demonstrate comprehension of the topic area showing reference to sources and suitability of presentation format M4 Demonstrate a good degree of comprehension of the topic area with detailed reference to sources and suitability of presentation format D4 Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the topic area with thorough references to sources and suitability of the presentation format

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Introduction/Scenario

You have been asked to choose and research an area of Music, and present your work at a local festival of Music. Assignment 1 Project Proposal P1, M1, D1 Produce a written proposal detailing an area of music you wish to explore and research further. This will lead to a final outcome of giving a presentation on the area that you choose. Your proposal should include the following information: What your chosen area of music is What resources/research materials are available to you so that you can research this area of music? Why you have chosen this particular area of music Why your chosen area of music is a suitable area to be researched (is it realistic/practical?) Next, produce a short written document that states the methods you will use to carry out your research on your chosen area of music. Alongside this you will need to produce a timetable for yourself to demonstrate when you will carry out each task for this project. In this timetable you will be expected to set yourself deadlines for each task. Your written document should include the following information: What type of information you will use for your research Why will you use this type of information? Where you will find your information Whether you will collect material in a variety of formats e.g. written, audio, video, diagrams, notation When producing your timetable you should consider the following: How you will prioritise your workload Allowing the correct amount of time for you to carry out a sufficient amount of research Allowing time for you to decide how your research will be presented Allowing time for preparation of presentation materials e.g. final writeup, producing slides/handouts, finding audio/visual examples Using milestones

In order to gain a pass in this assignment you need to produce a proposal identifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation.

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In order to gain a merit in this assignment you should produce a proposal describing the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation. In order to gain a distinction in this assignment you should produce a detailed proposal justifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation.

Assignment 2 - Selecting and Collating Information P2, M2, D2 Collect together some information (research material) from a range of sources (primary and secondary sources books, journals, newspaper, video recordings, sound recordings, CD ROMs, internet, interviews) so that you can learn more about your chosen area of music. You should present your research in a folder. Your research should include the following evidence: Evidence that you have collected appropriate material from a variety of sources (5 or more different sources) Evidence that you have judged the appropriateness and importance of your selected research material and have explained your choices Evidence that you can collate and prioritise your material in accordance with point of view Evidence that you can select evidence which focuses on your area of music and can discard inappropriate or duplicate material

In order to gain a pass in this assignment you need to identify information from a range of sources. In order to gain a merit in this assignment you should select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources. In order to gain a distinction in this assignment you should select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources, explaining choices.

Assignment 3 Evaluating research materials P3, M3, D3 Produce a document that highlights the validity of the information (research material) that you have collected in your folder. You should explore where the information came from, who wrote it and why. Is your information reliable, biased, purposed or is it simply marketing, invective or similar? You should aim to show that any research that you discard is discarded for a valid reason. You need to also make sure that

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you justify why you are going to use any of the research material for your investigation; why is it valid?

In order to gain a pass in this assignment you need to identify the validity of the information used In order to gain a merit in this assignment you should describe the validity of the information used, showing judgement in its selection. In order to gain a distinction in this assignment you should explain the validity of the information and justify its inclusion in the investigation Assignment 4 Final Presentation P4, M4, D4 Deliver a presentation, which communicates the results of your research on your chosen area of music. You may use any appropriate form of presentation including written, audio, video, demonstration, performance, power point presentation or a combination of any of these. Your presentation should include: Accurate and relevant information about your chosen area of music Evidence that you understand the area of music that you have been researching and understand the research materials you have used to gather your information References to your research materials Elements of judgement, analysis, comparison, evaluation and/or conclusion of the information obtained from your research materials A bibliography including all the references you make to your research materials throughout the presentation (URL, title, author, artist, composer, manufacturer, organisation, individual) In order to gain a pass in this assignment you need to demonstrate comprehension of the topic area showing reference to sources and suitability of presentation format. In order to gain a merit in this assignment you should demonstrate a good degree of comprehension of the topic area with detailed reference to sources and suitability of presentation format. In order to gain a distinction in this assignment you should demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the topic area with thorough references to sources and suitability of the presentation format.

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Qualification Unit Number and Title

BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Music Unit 16: Investigating an Area of Music

Year Learner Name

2012-2013

P1 M1 D1 P2 M2 D2 P3 M3 D3 P4 M4 D4

Grading Criteria Produce a proposal identifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation Produce a proposal describing the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation Produce a detailed proposal justifying the choice of methodology, detailing timelines for the investigation Identify information from a range of sources Select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources Select and collate appropriate information from a range of sources explaining choices Identify the validity of the information used Describe the validity of the information used, showing judgement in its selection Explain the validity of information and justify its inclusion in the investigation Demonstrate comprehension of the topic area showing reference to sources and suitability of presentation format Demonstrate a good degree of comprehension of the topic area with detailed reference to sources and suitability of presentation format Demonstrate an in-depth comprehension of the topic area with thorough references to sources and suitability of the presentation format

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