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SACE Stage 2 Music - Music Technology.
(comprising 3 x 30 second folio of minor projects and 700 words total for 3 commentaries)
Additional Comments
This folio is an A- grade.
Student 1: Example 1
Minor Project: Loops and Waves
1 Nominated Process: Recording Loops
Minor
Project 1
Grade
Explanation
PA1
A
PA2
B
PA3
B
KAC1
A
KAC2
A
Music is effective and successful with loops recorded cleanly and arranging evident across
several loops created. Music intention stated with highly effective structure overall.
Melodic development with textural contrast evident – creative use of layering of parts to
demonstrate each loop.
Loops play evenly, tracks effectively balanced. Addition of other processes evident to deliver a
polished project throughout.
1.Highly effective explanation of nominated processes with reference to software and hardware
used and variations in the application of the nominated process and supporting processes.
2. Musical elements and audio techniques discussed with clear intent and accuracy.
3. Identified and discussed manipulation of processes using appropriate terminology with
correct and varied application.
Student 1: Example 2
Minor Project: Loops and Waves
1 Nominated Process: Compression
Minor
Project 2
PA1
Page 1 of 3
Grade
Explanation
A
Music is effective and successful with clear evidence of nominated process - compression being
applied to the drum parts. Highly effective musical ideas presented that worked against the
percussive sounds demonstrating compression amongst cleverly placed bass and percussion
Stage 2 Music Technology Student Response
Ref: A333345 (revised January 2014)
© SACE Board of South Australia 2014
PA2
B
PA3
B
KAC1
A
KAC2
A
rhythms throughout.
Creative and effective music ideas presented showing expressive and very capable use of the
nominated process.
The combination of loops and how they were presented showed a high level of mastery with
regard to the technical requirements for this project overall.
1. The level of understanding demonstrated in the explanation of the technical and musical
creation processes was extensive and highly effective.
2. Consistent and clearly effective use of appropriate musical and technical terminology
presented.
Student 1: Example 3
Minor Project: MIDI
2 Nominated Processes: Reverb and Panning
Minor
Project 3
Page 2 of 3
Grade
Explanation
PA1
A
PA2
B
PA3
B
KAC1
A
KAC2
A
Highly effective theoretical melodic and rhythmic development enabling opportunities to
showcase the nominated processes.
Very creative and effective use of rhythmic textures to isolate panning and reverbs. Thoughtful
use of reverbs and panning placement to accentuate melodic features and rhythmic variations.
The piece demonstrates panning and reverb and a number of other processes in many ways but
does not sound like a theoretical exercise. Pleasing and successful use of a range of processes.
1. Highly effective explanation of nominated processes with reference to software use.
2. Highly effective explanation of musical and technological intent with specific reference to the
nominated processes and their manipulation within the minor project.
3. Musical and technical terminology used appropriately and effectively to support
understanding of the overall recording processes used.
Stage 2 Music Technology Student Response
Ref: A333345 (revised January 2014)
© SACE Board of South Australia 2014
A
Practical Application
Knowledge, Analysis, and Communication
Highly effective musical goals achieved through the very successful combination of
theoretical concepts and musical ideas.
Extensive understanding demonstrated in the comprehensive explanation of the
technical and musical creation processes, including aural analysis of recording and
audio mixing techniques.
A very high degree of artistic expression and creativity evident in the development of
musical ideas, structure, and contrast.
Highly effective and consistent use of appropriate musical and technical terminology.
Very high mastery shown in the application of the techniques required for recording,
editing, and processing, through the appropriate use of audio production processes
and effects.
B
Effective musical goals achieved through the successful combination of theoretical
concepts and musical ideas.
A very capable level of artistic expression and creativity evident in the development of
musical ideas, structure, and contrast.
An effective level of understanding demonstrated in the detailed and clear
explanation of the technical and musical creation processes, including aural analysis
of recording and audio mixing techniques.
Effective and consistent use of appropriate musical and technical terminology.
Effective application of the techniques required for recording, editing, and processing,
through the appropriate use of audio production processes and effects.
C
Generally competent musical goals achieved through the combination of some
theoretical concepts and musical ideas.
A generally competent level of artistic expression and creativity evident in the
development of musical ideas, structure, and contrast.
Generally competent level of understanding demonstrated in the appropriate and
mostly clear explanation of the technical and musical creation processes, including
aural analysis of recording and audio mixing techniques.
Mostly appropriate use of musical and technical terminology.
Generally competent application of the techniques required for recording, editing, and
processing, through the appropriate use of audio production processes and effects.
D
Simplistic musical goals achieved through the combination of a restricted range of
theoretical concepts and musical ideas.
Some artistic expression and creativity, and some development of musical ideas and
structure.
Application of some of the techniques required for recording, editing, and processing,
through the use of some basic audio production processes and effects.
E
Limited musical goals attempted, with limited application of any theoretical concepts
or musical ideas.
Limited level of artistic expression and creativity.
Recognition, with limited application, of one or more techniques required for
recording, editing, and processing, through the attempted use of one or more very
basic audio production processes or effects.
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Some understanding demonstrated in the description of aspects of the technical and
musical creation processes, with some aural analysis of recording and audio mixing
techniques.
Inconsistent use of a restricted range of appropriate musical and technical
terminology.
Some recognition, with limited understanding, of the technical and musical creation
processes, with attempted aural analysis of one or more recording or audio mixing
techniques.
Limited use of musical or technical terminology.
Stage 2 Music Technology Student Response
Ref: A333345 (revised January 2014)
© SACE Board of South Australia 2014