Assessment and grading criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit. Assessment and grading criteria To achieve a pass grade the evidence must show that the learner is able to: To achieve a merit grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass criteria, the learner is able to:
M1 explain four areas of the music industry M2 explain the roles associated with an area of the music industry

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
D1 comment critically on four areas of the music industry comment critically on the roles associated with an area of the music industry comment critically on the contracts associated with an area of the music industry create a business plan that completely and in detail meets the needs of a service or product comment critically on the importance of licensing and royalties in the music industry.

P1

describe four areas of the music industry [IE, RL, SM] describe the roles associated with an area of the music industry [IE, RL, SM]

P2

D2

P3

describe the contracts M3 explain the contracts D3 associated with an area of the associated with an area of the music industry music industry [IE, RL, SM] create a business plan that partially meets the needs of a service or product [IE, RL, SM] describe the importance of licensing and royalties in the music industry. [IE, RL, SM] M4 create a business plan that fully meets the needs of a service or product M5 explain the importance of licensing and royalties in the music industry. D4

P4

P5

D5

PLTS: This summary references where applicable, in the square brackets, the elements of the personal, learning and thinking skills applicable in the pass criteria. It identifies opportunities for learners to demonstrate effective application of the referenced elements of the skills.

Key

IE independent enquirers CT creative thinkers

RL reflective learners TW team workers

SM self-managers EP effective participators

Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals specification in Music and Music Technology Issue 1 January 2010 Edexcel Limited 2009