Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/504/8053
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
35 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know about song styles and form in popular music.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify common forms found in popular music.

  • 1.2

    Outline the key characteristics of different common forms.

  • 1.3

    Identify different song styles found in popular music.

  • 1.4

    Outline key differences between identified song styles.


2.

Know about the use of lyrics in popular song.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe how subject matter can affect the tone of a popular song.

  • 2.2

    Describe how subject matter can affect the tempo of a popular song.

  • 2.3

    Give examples of lyrical devices from selected popular songs.

  • 2.4

    Describe what the lyrical devices add to the song.


3.

Know about the use of melody and rhythm in popular song.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    State how melody and rhythm affect the lyrics of selected 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 chosen form and style, creating lyrics which take account of the tone, tempo, melody and rhythm of the song.