Song Writing Skills in Popular Music

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/506/0847
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
54 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand song styles and form in popular music.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    List common forms found in popular music.
  • 1.2
    List different song styles found in popular music.
  • 1.3
    Outline key differences between identified song styles.
2

Understand the impact of lyrics on a popular song.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Outline how subject matter can affect the tone of a popular song.
  • 2.2
    Outline how subject matter can affect the tempo of a popular song.
  • 2.3
    Give examples of lyrical devices from two popular songs.
  • 2.4
    State what the lyrical devices add to the song.
3

Understand the use of melody and rhythm in popular songs.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Give examples of how melody and rhythm affect the lyrics of two popular songs.
  • 3.2
    Outline how melody and rhythm can affect the feel of a song.
4

Be able to compose a popular music song.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Compose a popular music song in a named style.
  • 4.2
    Outline the ways in which various elements work together in the song composed.