Assessment Task 1

Overall Task Scenario:

A music research foundation, working on behalf of the Department of Education, has been commissioned to understand how music can be used by young people to express the beauty in the world around them. You have been asked to present your findings to the foundation about the specific genre you have been involved in and how it helps you to express beauty.

They have asked you to consider the following questions:

• What is the context and purpose of the music genre?

• What has influenced and inspired the style/genre?

• What are the features of the music?

• What instruments are used within the style?

• How are the features and instruments used in the music to express beauty?

• Why is expressing beauty important to the music you have studied?

To complete this assessment you can choose to do one of the following:

1. Deliver a presentation - You will need to create a presentation that can be delivered to the class. The presentation should last no more than 4 minutes and will be recorded.

2. Create a leaflet or booklet - You will need to create a leaflet or booklet on your devices. This should follow the correct format and structure and should include images.

3. Record a podcast - You will need to create an audio podcast where you address the questions of the task. The podcast should be no more than 4 minutes.

You will be assessed on the following criterion and strands:

Criterion A - Knowing and Understanding

i. Demonstrate awareness of the music

ii. Demonstrate awareness of the role of the music.

Criterion D - Responding

i. Identify connections between the music, its context and your prior learning.

ii. Recognise what inspires or influences music.

For each of the assessment strands you will need to answer the following questions in order to gain the grade: