Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

1 Understand harmonic conventions

1.1 justify the use of a range of chords

1.2 explain chord progressions

1.3 analyse different methods of

Modulation

2 Understand contrapuntal conventions

2.1 apply figuration, inversions and

voicing effectively

2.2 explain different forms of imitation

2.3 explain techniques used in

modulation

2.4 evaluate contrapuntal devices

used in a range of different

textures

3 Be able to generate musical ideas

3.1 generate melodies and riffs

3.2 apply thematic and motivic

development

3.3 organise rhythmic structure

Competently

4 Be able to create a portfolio of

original compositions

4.1 create compositions in a number

of styles

4.2 create compositions in a number

of forms

4.3 use a variety of instrumental and

vocal combinations

4.4 transcribe scores and parts

Accurately