2. What is a V-Cert?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmProjlupI0
Listen and note down any questions you have to discuss at the
end of the video.
3. We are learning to:
• Develop our understanding of the music technology V-Cert
qualification.
• Recognise the expectations of all work and understand the
work required for Pass, Merit and Distinction.
• Develop our critical ability to open and access sequencing
software.
4. What I’m looking for…
• Participation
• Mature attitude
• Critical thinking skills
When you form a team, why
do you try to form a team?
Because teamwork builds
trust and trust builds speed.
5. Basic Information
• 4 Units of Study (2 of which are set by NCFE)
• 3 Units are internally assessed.
• 1 Unit is externally assessed.
• External assessment is set by the exam board and needs to be
carried out according to their deadline.
• Every task is assessed according to – Pass, Merit & Distinction.
So….
What skills do you need to be successful?
6. Unit 1
• ‘Set up and operate a digital audio workstation’
What does this mean?
Work in pairs to define this title and come up with some
possible tasks….
7. Assessment Criteria 1.1
• ‘Select and launch appropriate sequencing software’
Activity –
Draw a flow chart of how you would open up a music programme on
the school PC’s….
How would you open them on your technology at home?
8. Research Task
On the school system we have …. Music programmes. In the
following groups research the properties of each one ready to
present to the rest of the class.
Cubase
Sibeluis
Ejay
Music Creator
Notion
9. Set up of documents
• Access technical notes on the VLE.
• Add additional detail as instructed by the criteria.
• Copy the header over to your word document.
• In the footer input your name and LPA.
• Write all reports in 12 size font.
10. Assessment Criteria
Grade Criteria Task
Pass Candidates select and
launch appropriate
launching software.
Open 1 programme and
include basic
instructions.
Merit Candidates demonstrate
critical understanding in
the selection and
launching of appropriate
sequencing software.
Comparison of at least 2
programmes – their
suitability and purpose.
Distinction Candidates demonstrate
originality and fluency in
the selection in the
selection and launching
of appropriate
sequencing software.
Critical analysis of all
programmes including
Apps and latest
technology.
11. What have we achieved?
Have we….
• Developed our understanding of the music technology V-Cert
qualification?
• Recognised the expectations of all work and understand the
work required for Pass, Merit and Distinction?
• Developed our critical ability to open and access sequencing
software.?
