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BTEC Level 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD in MUSIC UNIT 2: Managing a Music Product YOUR NAME HERE Study Guide/Student Workbook BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Unit 2: Managing a Music Product - You need to work through each worksheet in this workbook & complete the additional worksheets in the UNIT 2 section of your class folders. - Make sure all work is in your own words - Make it your own - add pictures, change theme/fonts etc. - Check your spelling - Ask the person next to you to check you work and peer assess, what could you do to improve? SCENARIO The ‘Now That’s…’ series of compilation CDs has been going for over 20 years, and this year we would like to make Swindon Academy’s very own version of this popular album. We are going to call the album “Now That’s Swindon Academy!” The album will feature songs composed using Sibelius,Garageband & the recording studio, by students in the BTEC Music classes. The music team are requesting Demo CDs & promo packs from bands/students who would like their song/s to be considered for release on the forthcoming album. Songs will be chosen on the basis of a student vote. Therefore, your Demo CD must be produced & promoted prior to the final selection being made. Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Task 1.1(1A.1, 1A.2, 2A.P1,2A.M1, 2A.D1, 2A.P2,2A.M2, 2A.D2) “The Production Team” You should form a Production Team with others chosen from your class, with the aim of planning, developing and delivering your CD. • At your production meetings you should consider your target audience, the content/material for your CD and how you propose to record it taking into account the availability of the studio and musicians/performers including time constraints relating to recording and mixing. Remember also to take into account any copyright issues if you are including ‘cover versions’ of existing songs, and/or ‘loops’ of existing riffs in your compositions and to include rehearsal time in your plans. Your development activities as part of the Production Team creating the CD will include: • Contribution to scheduled recording sessions and meetings • Considering suggestions such as alternative/additional material and changes to the sound or balance of individual tracks • Reviewing the progress of the work making any changes necessary to meet deadlines and achieve your aims. • Good timekeeping and preparation, listening and responding to direction from others, working safely at all times and demonstrating good production skills. You will need to think about: • Format, size and scope of the final album • Timescales involved and milestones • Status of the product – it is full-scale product, trial, experiment, informal, finished product, demo, master? • Success criteria e.g. how will we know if it was a success or failure? The final product will benefit from effective teamwork and the strengths of the individual team members involved. This will include good timekeeping and preparation, listening and responding to direction from others, working safely at all times and demonstrating good production skills. EVIDENCE • a unit log which may contain: *what does the final delivery look like? e.g. presentation to peers, press launch for Demo CD *rough outline ideas, either in the form of written notes or diagrams *notes from discussions and meetings *schedules/timetables *lists of required resources and equipment *set lists/repertoire *annotated sheet music *drafts of compositions or arrangements *notes or recordings from rehearsals and/or other preparations *equipment diagrams and floor plans *room/ resource booking sheets *teacher observation and/or interim assessment records. • the final copy of your CD recording Criteria covered by task 1.1: To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: U ni t Criterion reference Make a positive contribution to the planning of a music product. 2 2A.P1 Make a positive and consistent contribution to the planning of a music product, making considered decisions in relation to the demands of the work. 2 2A.M1 2 2A.D1 2 2A.P2 2 2A.M2 2 2A.D2 Make a significant and imaginative contribution to the planning of a music product, making considered and insightful decisions in relation to the demands of the work. Demonstrate a positive input into the development and delivery of a music product. Demonstrate a positive and consistent input into the development and delivery of a music product that is integral to the success of the work. Demonstrate a sustained and effective input into the development and delivery of a music product, making a significant contribution to the success of the work. If you have not achieved the Level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to determine if the following Level 1 criteria have been met. U ni Criterion To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: t reference Make a limited contribution to the planning of a music product. 2 1A.1 Demonstrate a limited input into the development and delivery of a music 2 1A.2 product. BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of ideas from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Topics Target audience Content/ material of the Demo CD How it will be recorded Any copyright issues if cover songs are used Other Ideas BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of resource ideas from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Topics Ideas BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of resource ideas from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Topics Ideas BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Planning: Outline of Timetabled Schedule and Events from the Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Date Work to be completed Use the planning sheet below to help you with initial ideas & stimulus for composing: What makes a great song, and which of these are you going to include in your composition? - Has a strong beat - Has a very catchy riff (a short pattern of notes) that repeat again and again - All of the instruments need to be in time together - Has a clear structure, for example intro, verse 1, chorus, verse 2, chorus, outro - Has different instruments, like drums, bass, guitar, piano, synths What style & song will you base your composition on? - e.g. slow ballad like ‘Someone Like You’? Catchy pop song like ‘Just The Way You Are’? Loud rock like ‘Sweet Child of Mine’? What structure will your composition have? A) Binary (A section, B section) B) Ternary (A section, B section, A section) C) Pop song form: Intro, Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Outro What instruments will you use in your composition? – e.g. Hip hop drums? Electric Guitar? Synth? Development: Composing Music Please see below for screenshot/details of a composition that will be one of the tracks on the CD: Development: Composing Music Please see below for screenshot/details of a composition that will be one of the tracks on the CD: Development: Track List of the demo CD Track No. Track Name Pupil Development: My Artwork Proposal for the demo CD Below is my artwork proposal for the demo CD. . SCENARIO Well done! You have a finished product (Demo CD)! It is now time to spread the word and raise awareness so that potential customers/ consumers are aware of how to get hold of it in order to vote for your product so that it makes the final selection for the “Now that’s Swindon Academy” compilation album. Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Task 2.1 (1B.3, 2B.P3, 2B.M3, 2B.D3) “Promoting the Product!” You now need to create at least one element of a promotional pack for the Demo CD. In addition to the actual Demo CD packaging, the pack should contain other essentials such as a press release, radio advert, or a website. EVIDENCE • a copy of the final product – Demo CD with packaging • research material, promotional material drafts and notes • promotional materials, and links where appropriate • teacher observation and/or interim assessment records Criteria covered by task 2.1: To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Create promotional material appropriate to the product that communicates essential information to the target audience. Create promotional material appropriate to the product that communicates essential information to the target audience and shows awareness of industry practice. Create imaginative promotional material appropriate to the product that communicates information effectively to the target audience and shows awareness of industry practice. U ni t Criterion reference 2 2B.P3 2 2B.M3 2 2B.D3 If you have not achieved the Level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to determine if the following Level 1 criteria have been met. U ni Criterion To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: t reference Create promotional material. 2 1B.3 Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE Promotion: Outline of Ideas From Production meeting on COMPLETE DATE HERE BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC Below is a picture of the final product - the finished demo CD 1 A. Create promotional material appropriate to the product that communicates essential information to the target audience. (P3) Create a poster/ leaflet to promote the Demo CD. Remember to include the following: - A picture of the actual Demo CD - Name of Demo CD - Price of Demo CD - Release Date - Where it is available from: PArts Dept - Who it is by: Year 10 BTEC Music Class - Theme: - Remember your target audience: make your poster clear and interesting with pictures and clear writing! MY POSTER (this can be done by way of screen shot, design in the power point or adding an image/photograph) B. Create more promotional material that shows awareness of industry practice (M3) Examples of other promotional material: A press release A website A radio advert Important: Make sure these promotional materials are similar to others that are used within the music industry! C. For D3, your promotional material needs to be imaginative, communicates the information effectively to the target audience, and shows awareness of industry practice Other Promotional Material Other Promotional Material Other Promotional Material SCENARIO Following the release of the your Demo CD, you need to review the product and management process of the product in terms of strengths and weaknesses over the whole process, and make suggestions for improvement/development in terms of future projects. Unit 2: Managing a Music Product Task 3.1 (1C.4, 2C.P4, 2C.M4, 2C.D4) “The Review” You should review the work undertaken by yourself and your peers throughout the project. This could be in the form of a written report, recorded discussion or presentation. You need to look into: • • The strengths/ weaknesses of the process • The effectiveness of the planning e.g. sufficient time to prepare • The management of professional relationships • The use of resources • Individual and team contributions to the process How planning was affected and changed as a result of the creative process You should pay particular attention to any strengths and weaknesses evident not just in the planning and management of the project, but also take account of the artistic content and audience response when listening to the Demo CD. You should also make suggestions for improvement/development in terms of future projects. EVIDENCE • a written report, recorded discussion or presentation. Criteria covered by task 3.1 To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the management process. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the management process. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the product, justifying conclusions, with reference to the management process. Unit Criterion reference 2 2C.P4 2 2C.M4 2 2C.D4 If you have not achieved the Level 2 criteria, your work will be assessed to determine if the following Level 1 criteria have been met. Criterio n referenc To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to: Unit e Identify the main strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference 2 1C.4 to the management process. BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC A) - Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the product with reference to the Management Process Management Process Strengths Planning e.g. initial ideas; schedule; Development e.g. resources & time used effectively? Delivery e.g. quality of tracks, artwork, and promotion. Audience response? Suggestions for Improvement: Next time I would... Weaknesses (P4) BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC B. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the product, with reference to the management process. (M4) - Explain how the planning process contributed to the final product - How did you meet the requirements of your role? - How well did your work contribute to the final Demo CD? - How well did the group contribute to the final Demo CD? BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC C. Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the product, justifying conclusions, with reference to the management process. (D4) - Provide a full and detailed evaluation that considers how and why the activities contributed to the Demo CD - How did you meet the requirements of your role? - use specific examples to justify your conclusion - How well did your work contribute to the Demo CD? - use specific examples to justify your conclusion - How well did the group contribute to the Demo CD? - use specific examples to justify your conclusion BTEC LEVEL 1 & 2 FIRST AWARD IN MUSIC UNIT COMPLETED CONGRATULATIONS!