3.3.2 Self-Evaluation

• The creativity criterion in the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria focuses on the originality and inventiveness of musical ideas
• Which technical skills are specifically mentioned in the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria?

  Harmony, melody, rhythm, orchestration
• Coherence in a composition ensures it holds together structurally and flows well.


  True
• What is one question you can ask to assess the coherence of your composition?

  Is the structure logical?
• What is one question you can ask to guide your self-evaluation process?

  Does my composition express original ideas?
• The coherence criterion in the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria emphasizes how well the composition flows and holds together structurally
• Self-evaluation in music composition involves critically assessing your work's strengths and weaknesses
• What is an example of a weakness in technical skills for music composition?

  Weak rhythmic variation
• Match the AQA assessment criterion with its description:

  Creativity ↔️ Originality of musical ideas

  Coherence ↔️ Structural flow of composition

  Technical Skills ↔️ Command of musical elements

  Musical Conventions ↔️ Effective use of forms
• What is a key question to guide self-evaluation in coherence?

  Is the structure logical?
• Order the steps involved in structuring a self-evaluation for music composition:

  1️⃣ Assess creativity and originality

  2️⃣ Evaluate coherence and structure

  3️⃣ Examine technical skills

  4️⃣ Highlight musical conventions
• Identifying weaknesses in your composition is unnecessary for improvement.

  False
• Conducting a thorough self-evaluation ensures your composition meets the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria
• What are the four main areas outlined in the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria?

  Creativity, coherence, technical skills, musical conventions
• Coherence refers to the logical flow and structure of a composition.


  True
• The creativity criterion emphasizes the inventiveness of musical ideas
• Match the area with its description:

  Creativity ↔️ Original musical ideas

  Coherence ↔️ Well-structured introduction

  Technical Skills ↔️ Strong harmonic progressions

  Musical Conventions ↔️ Effective use of classical form
• Self-evaluation in music composition involves critically analyzing your own composition to assess its strengths and weaknesses
• Originality of musical ideas is a key focus of the creativity criterion.

  True
• What are the four areas covered in the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria?

  Creativity, coherence, technical skills, musical conventions
• What is an example of a strength in creativity for music composition?

  Original melodies
• Self-evaluation in music composition is crucial for meeting the AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria
• Self-evaluation helps identify areas for improvement in music composition

  True
• By conducting a thorough self-evaluation, you can ensure your composition meets the required standards
• What are the four key areas for effective self-evaluation in music composition?

  Creativity, Coherence, Technical Skills, Musical Conventions
• What is the purpose of identifying strengths and weaknesses in self-evaluation?

  Pinpoint specific aspects
• What are the four key assessment criteria for structuring a self-evaluation of a music composition?

  Creativity, Coherence, Technical Skills, Musical Conventions
• What is the focus of the Coherence criterion in music composition assessment?

  Flow and structural integrity
• The Musical Conventions criterion assesses the ability to use established musical forms and techniques effectively.


  True
• A weakness identified under the Creativity criterion might be a lack of innovative techniques
• Weak orchestration is a weakness identified under the Technical Skills criterion.

  True
• What does self-evaluation involve in music composition?

  Critical analysis of strengths and weaknesses
• A key question for evaluating Creativity is: "Does my composition express original and innovative musical ideas?
• Steps for structuring a self-evaluation table:

  1️⃣ List each criterion

  2️⃣ Identify strengths

  3️⃣ Identify weaknesses

  4️⃣ Suggest improvements
• The AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria include Creativity, Coherence, Technical Skills, and Musical Conventions.


  True
• The AQA A-Level Music Composition Assessment Criteria cover four key areas
• What does the 'Creativity' criterion assess in music composition?

  Originality of musical ideas
• Understanding the assessment criteria supports effective self-evaluation in music composition.


  True
• What is an example of a weakness in the 'Creativity' area?

  Lack of innovative techniques
• What is a key question to guide self-assessment regarding coherence?

  Is the structure logical and coherent?