Final Unit 30 Assignment Booklet

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Brief verified: Date issued: Assessment/Performance

Completed Portfolio Deadline:

Dates: Task 1 = A Completed Assignment Entitled “RECORDING EQUIPMENT”

Task 2 = 1) A fully completed Recording Schedule 2) Your Learner Assignment Proposal 3) A Completed Assignment entitled “PREPARING FOR A SESSION”

Task 3 = 1) A fully completed Channel listing 2) A copy of the CD of your song with Artwork 3) A witness Observation statement Signed by Hayley detailing that she Has witnessed you setting up and Conducting a close-mic recording of a Range of audio sources 4) A fully completed Assignment Entitled “MAKING A CD”

Task 4 = Final Submission of Unit 9 Folder (yellow) with all of the Above included by the 1st May 2008.

Teacher/Assessor:

Standardisation by:

Hayley Alker

Miriam Kenny-Williams

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers Unit Outline: This unit will be delivered through a combination of practical and theoretical lessons in vocal technique, the physical aspects of singing (biology), Aural skills (singing back phrases) and practical workshops and singing groups / ensembles and private singing lessons with self-study time and practice / rehearsal. This unit encourages the development and maintenance of the voice through regular and sustained practice. An understanding of how practice can contribute to good technique is also central to the unit. During these sessions you will learn how the body produces sound and how to develop your voice as a singer. You will also devise a warm-up and singing techniques schedule to ensure effective warming up and develop the ability to sing back melodic phrases which will be tested continually throughout the unit. This will develop your aural memory which is important as ‘non musicians’ generally learn songs by ear rather than from a musical score. Ensemble singing is central to the unit and you will learn to sing in Unison and with harmony work as part of an ensemble. You will also learn to sing two solo songs using characterisation. You will be enrolled for private singing lessons in pairs or trios and you will develop your technique and your songs in readiness for your performances which will be regularly assessed in class time and during departmental shows. This unit will develop your confidence in singing and you will share your work with your peers, in workshop time and as part of the College shows.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Learning Outcomes: To pass this unit and to prepare successfully for these performances you must: 1. 2. 3. 4.

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develop and maintain vocal technique accurately sing back melodic phrases perform within a vocal ensemble perform as a soloist using characterization. What you will need to give in:

Apart from developing and maintaining your vocal skills themselves, your Unit 30 folder will be the most important evidence for what you have learned in this Unit. Each brief in this booklet details the exact evidence that will need to be handed in to pass each criteria of this unit. Please keep your folder tidy and keep relevant assignments and evidence in separate plastic wallets inside the folder.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Candidate Name: TASK ONE: Be able to develop and maintain vocal technique Date Issued:

Deadline:

In order to pass this assignment you will need to keep a practice log to record your progress throughout the year. This will start with a skills audit in order to assess your strengths and weaknesses and set some achievable targets at the start of this unit. You will complete worksheets on understanding your voice and you will design your own vocal technique session You will also include evaluations of your performances. Evidence : Initial Skills audit Written Practice Log including evaluations

This written work will be used together with videos of your performances of technical exercises and/or teacher observations to grade your improvement across the unit. This assignment covers grading criteria 1 and 2 A fully word-processed and detailed assignment entitled "RECORDING EQUIPMENT" and make notes about the following :

•Identify the equipment that we use during the recording sessions •What health and safety issues do we have to take into account when using this equipment •Describe what this equipment is (what is the purpose of the equipment) •Explain how and why this equipment is used (how do we use the equipment)

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers You can use pictures and quotes within your work but you must make sure that you explain in your own words.

You can also download photos of all the studio equipment from the college VLE under BTEC 1st Certificate Music

Criterion Covered by Task 1: (please see grading criteria sheet for further clarification) To achieve a PASS grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to : P1 Identify different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues. To achieve a MERIT grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to fulfil the criteria above AND : M1 Describe the role of different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues. To achieve a DISTINCTION grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to fulfil the criteria above AND : D1 Explain the role of different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Pass

Merit

P1

M1

Grade for TASK 1 =

PASS

Distinctio n D1 MERIT

DISTINCTION

(Please circle)

FEEDBACK (referring to assessment criteria met)

PTO How to get a

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Assessor’s Name:……………………………………………….. Assessor’s Signature:……………………………………….. …………………………

Date:

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Candidate Name:

TASK 2: Know how to prepare for a recording session Date Issued:

Deadline: 1/5/08

Prior to any recording session, it is important to plan well to ensure a smooth and productive use of time in a recording session (Time is money) You are required to show your awareness of how to set-up equipment and use the correct equipment in the studio. Mic choice and mic placement, DI'ing, Positioning of equipment are all important here. Evidence : 1. A fully completed recording schedule (about your recorded piece) 2. Your Learner Assignment Proposal document 3. A piece in your log book entitled "PREPARING FOR A SESSION" where you should make notes about : •What equipment you used •how you set it up (use diagrams and photographs) •how you set it up safely (health and safety / risk assessment) •Why you used that equipment (unique reasons for your projects ie, “I wanted to record a bass guitar. By using the DI Box (for clarity) plus Micing up the bass amp (for character) gave me two options to possibly use when mixing my song” ) •Explain the importance of preparing well for a recording session with proper documentation (ie, time management, tuning, the recording schedule, channel lists in the studio etc) You can use pictures and quotes within your work but you must make sure that you explain in your own words.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

You can also download photos of all the studio equipment from the college VLE under BTEC 1st Certificate Music Criterion Covered by Task 2: (please see grading criteria sheet for further clarification) To achieve a PASS grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to : P2

Identify, set up and configure equipment for a recording session.

P3 Demonstrate an organised approach to planning and executing recording sessions. To achieve a MERIT grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to fulfil the above criteria AND : M2 Describe, set up and configure equipment for a recording session with an explanation of the processes involved. M3 Demonstrate a disciplined and organised approach to planning and executing a recording session with attention to detail. To achieve a DISTINCTION grade the evidence must show that the learn is able to fulfil the above criteria AND : D2 Describe, configure and set up equipment for a recording session, justifying your choices and set-up process. D3 Demonstrate a disciplined and organised approach to planning and executing a recording session with attention to detail and an explanation of the importance of proper documentation.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Pass

Merit

P2 P3

M2 M3

Grade for TASK TWO =

PASS

Distinctio n D2 D3 MERIT

DISTINCTION

(Please circle)

FEEDBACK (referring to assessment criteria met)

How to get a

Assessor’s Name:……………………………………………….. Assessor’s Signature:……………………………………….. ……………………………

Date:

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Candidate Name:

TASK 3: Be able to capture audio sources, using a range of appropriate recording equipment & Know how to use appropriate equipment to produce a finished music recording

Date Issued:

Deadline:

Having prepared for your session, you will now begin your recording sessions. You have already decided on your group members or you may be working individually but you will need the help of your fellow classmates to complete this project successfully. You can use any musician that you like and choice of song but be sure to use reliable musicians and a simple song. REMEMBER : SIMPLE PARTS PLAYED WELL RATHER THAN COMPLICATED PARTS PLAYED BADLY (this is very important) Evidence : 1. A fully completed Channel listing 2. A copy of the CD of your song 3. A witness / obvservation statement signed by Hayley detailing that she has witnessed you setting up and conducting a close-mic recording of a range of audio sources 4. A fully completed assignment entitled “MAKING A CD” where you should make notes about : • the processes that you went through to capture the sound (ie, plugging in, arming tracks, muting channels, getting levels etc) • The processes that you went through to edit, mix and produce the sound (editing, copying and pasting, track automation, effects, dynamic processing)

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Criterion Covered by 3 : (please see grading criteria sheet for further clarification) To achieve a PASS grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to : P4

Conduct a close mic recording of a range of audio sources under supervision.

P5 Produce a completed mix of a multi-track music recording, identifying appropriate processing and mixing technology To achieve a MERIT grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to fulfil the above criteria AND : M4 Conduct a close mic recording of a range of audio sources, demonstrating confidence with limited supervision M5 Produce a completed mix of a multi-track music recording, describing their use of appropriate processing and mixing technology with confidence. To achieve a DISTINCTION grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to fulfil the above criteria AND: D4 Conduct a high quality close mic recording of a range of audio sources, with confidence and independence D5 Produce a completed mix of a multi-track music recording. Learners will explain their use of appropriate processing and mixing technology with confidence and independence.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Pass

Merit

P4 P5

M4 M5 Grade for 3 =

PASS

Distinctio n D4 D5 MERIT

DISTINCTION

(Please circle)

FEEDBACK (referring to assessment criteria met)

How to get a

Assessor’s Name:………………………………………………..

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers Assessor’s Signature:……………………………………….. ……………………………

Date:

Candidate Name:

TASK 5: Final Submission of your Unit 9 Folder Date Issued:

Deadline:

Your Unit 9 Performing Dance Portfolio should include: Evidence : • • •

A word-processed Assignment entitled “RECORDING EQUIPMENT” A word-processed Assignment entitled “PREPARING FOR A SESSION” A word-processed Assignment entitled “MAKING A CD”

You will also need: • • • • •

A fully completed recording schedule Your Learner Assignment Proposal document A fully completed Channel listing A mastered copy of the CD containing your song (with artwork) A witness observation statement signed by Hayley

Your evidence will be backed up by your attendance and punctuality to recording sessions.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Grading criteria For a Pass P1. Identify different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues. P2. Identify, set up and configure equipment for a recording session

P3. Demonstrate an organised approach to planning and executing recording sessions

P4. Conduct a close-mic recording of a range of audio sources under supervision

P5. Produce a completed mix of a multitrack music recording, identifying appropriate processing and mixing technology

For a Merit

For a Distinction

M1. Describe the role of different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues M2. Describe, set up and configure equipment for a recording session, with an explanation of the processes involved M3. Demonstrate a disciplined and organised approach to planning and executing recording sessions, with attention to detail

D1. Explain the role of different items of music technology equipment and show an awareness of associated health and safety issues D2. Describe, set up and configure equipment for a recording session, justifying your choices and set-up process D3. Demonstrate a disciplined and organised approach to planning and executing recording sessions, with attention to detail and an explanation of the importance of proper documentation D4. Conduct a high-quality close-mic recording of a range of audio sources, with confidence and independence

M4. Conduct a close-mic recording of a range of audio sources, demonstrating confidence with limited supervision M5. Produce a completed D5. Produce a completed mix mix of a multitrack of a multitrack music recording, music recording, explaining describing the use of the use of appropriate processing and appropriate processing and mixing technology mixing technology with confidence with confidence and independence.

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Centre Number: 58138 BTEC National in Performing Arts Unit 30 – Singing for Actors and Dancers

Pass

Merit

P1 P2 P3 P4 P5

M1 M5 M6 M4 M5

Final Grade for Unit 9 Recording =

Distinctio n D1 D5 D6 D4 D5 PASS

MERIT

DISTINCTION

(Please circle)

FEEDBACK (referring to assessment criteria met)

Assessor’s Name:……………………………………………….. Assessor’s Signature:………………………………………… Date: …………………………………………