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Assessment System
WRITTEN
EXAMINATIONS
(a)
Grades
Honours
– 85 per cent
Credit – 75 per cent
Pass – 65 percent
(b)
Diplomas
Pass
– 75 per cent
(c)
Teaching Awards
(d)
Fellowship
PRACTICAL
EXAMINATIONS
Levels
1, 2 and 3 Assessment
The
syllabus objectives introduce each of the three levels
of a syllabus. They specify the required areas of achievement
within each syllabus and are the basis upon which candidates
and teachers work and upon which candidates expect to
be assessed. The detailed Grading Descriptors report
the candidate’s achievement against the objectives
for the level and the specific syllabus requirements
for the grade.
(a)
Grading Descriptors: Grades – Levels 1 and 2
High
Distinction – A+:
In
addition to satisfying the requirements for an A grading
(below), the candidate demonstrates outstanding achievement
in meeting the syllabus objectives in all Sections,
including performance flair, consistent technical fluency
and penetrating stylistic insight.
Honours
– A:
The
candidate demonstrates an overall superior level of
achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives in all
Sections, in terms of musicianship, security of technique
(including intonation, tone, phrasing, articulation,
rhythm), and stylistic awareness.
Credit
– B+ or B:
B+:
In addition to satisfying the requirements for a B grading
(below), the candidate demonstrates meritorious achievement
against most of the syllabus objectives.
B:
The candidate demonstrates an overall creditable level
of achievement with appropriate development of musicianship,
technique and stylistic awareness in accordance with
the syllabus objectives. Some unevenness of achievement
in meeting the syllabus objectives or between different
Sections of the examination, may be apparent.
Satisfactory
– C+ or C:
C+:
In addition to satisfying the requirements for a C grading
(below), the candidate demonstrates more than adequate
achievement against some of the syllabus objectives
in each Section.
C:
The candidate demonstrates an overall adequate level
of achievement in musicianship, technique and style
in accordance with the syllabus objectives. Considerable
unevenness of achievement in meeting the syllabus objectives,
or between different Sections of the examination, may
be apparent.
Not
Satisfactory – D:
The
candidate demonstrates an overall inadequate level of
musicianship, technique and style and does not satisfy
the syllabus objectives. Often this has resulted from
inadequate preparation. Presentation is often hesitant,
evidencing technical errors and/or an inappropriate
sense of style.
(b)
Grading Descriptors: Diplomas – Level 3 (AMusA
and LMusA)
Associate
Diploma (AMusA)
Award
with Distinction
To
qualify for an award with distinction, the candidate
must fulfill the criteria for a pass award and in addition
demonstrate performance flair, consistent technical
and musical command and penetrating stylistic insight.
Award
To
qualify for an award at Associate level, the candidate
must fulfill the syllabus objectives to a level that
meets the technical and musical demands of the repertoire
and produces a satisfying musical performance overall.
No
Award
The
candidate demonstrates an overall inadequate level of
musicianship, technique and style, resulting in a performance
that does not yet fulfil the requirements for the award.
Licentiate
Diploma (LMusA)
Award
with Distinction
To
qualify for an award with distinction, the candidate
must fulfill the criteria for a pass award and in addition
demonstrate performance flair, consistent technical
and musical command and penetrating stylistic insight.
Award
To
qualify for an award at Licentiate level, the candidate
must fulfill the syllabus objectives, reaching a level
of achievement that meets the technical and musical
demands of the repertoire and produces a coherent and
accomplished musical performance overall.
No
Award
The
candidate demonstrates an overall inadequate level of
musicianship, technique and style, resulting in a performance
that does not yet fulfil the requirements for the award.
(c)
Teaching Awards (CTMusA, ATMusA, LTMusA and TMusA)
Certificate
Teacher of Music Australia (CTMusA)
Award
with Distinction
To qualify for an award with distinction, the candidate
must fulfil the criteria for a pass award (see below)
and in addition, demonstrate outstanding ability in
all areas assessed (the written examination, the resource
file and both parts of the practical component). An
aggregate mark of at least 350 from a possible 400 marks
(4 x 100) is required, with no section (or, in the case
of Section 111, part of a section) receiving a mark
of less than 80%.
Award
To qualify for an award at Certificate level the candidate
must fulfil the syllabus objectives for each of the
sections assessed (the written examination, the resource
file and both parts of the practical component) demonstrating
a convincing understanding of the relevant pedagogical
issues and the ability to communicate this understanding
in both practical application and written form. A minimum
mark of 75% is required in each section (Section 1,
Section 2, Section 111(A) and Section 111(B)).
No award
The candidate’s work does not fulfil the syllabus
objectives and demonstrates an inadequate level of achievement
in one or more of the areas assessed. As each Section
of the Certificate is undertaken, a report with percentage
mark is issued. A mark of less than 75% in one or more
of the Sections will result in a ‘No award’
classification until the Section or Sections are re-assessed
and receive the required marks.
Associate Teacher of Music Australia (ATMusA)
Award
with Distinction
To qualify for an award with distinction, the candidate
must fulfil the criteria for a pass award (see below)
and in addition, demonstrate outstanding ability in
all areas assessed (the written examination, the folio
and both parts of the practical component). An aggregate
mark of at least 350 from a possible 400 marks (4 x
100) is required, with no section (or, in the case of
Section 111, part of a Section) receiving a mark of
less than 80%.
Award
To qualify for an award at Associate level the candidate
must fulfil the syllabus objectives for each of the
sections assessed (the written examination, the folio
and both parts of the practical component) demonstrating
a convincing understanding of the relevant pedagogical
issues and the ability to communicate this understanding
in both practical application and written form. A minimum
mark of 75% is required in each section (Section 1,
Section 2, Section 111(A) and Section 111(B)).
No award
The candidate’s work does not fulfil the syllabus
objectives and demonstrates an inadequate level of achievement
in one or more of the areas assessed. As each Section
of the Diploma is undertaken, a report with percentage
mark is issued. A mark of less than 75% in one or more
of the Sections will result in a ‘No award’
classification until the Section or Sections are re-assessed
and receive the required marks.
Licentiate Teacher of Music Australia (LTMusA)
Award with Distinction
To qualify for an award with distinction, the candidate
must fulfil the criteria for a pass award (see below)
and in addition, demonstrate outstanding ability in
all areas assessed (the written examination, the folio
and both parts of the practical component). At this
level, a rare insight into a wide range of teaching
issues is expected. An aggregate mark of at least 350
from a possible 400 marks (4 x 100) is required, with
no section (or, in the case of Section 111, part of
a Section) receiving a mark of less than 80%.
Award
To qualify for an award at Licentiate level the candidate
must fulfil the syllabus objectives for each of the
sections assessed (the written examination, the folio
and both parts of the practical component) demonstrating
a convincing understanding of the relevant pedagogical
issues and the ability to communicate this understanding
in both practical application and written form. A minimum
mark of 75% is required in each section (Section 1,
Section 2, Section 111(A) and Section 111(B)).
No
award
The candidate’s work does not fulfil the syllabus
objectives and demonstrates an inadequate level of achievement
in one or more of the areas assessed. As each Section
of the Diploma is undertaken, a report with percentage
mark is issued. A mark of less than 75% in one or more
of the Sections will result in a ‘No award’
classification until the Section or Sections are re-assessed
and receive the required marks.
(d)
Fellowship
Qualified
Not
Qualified
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