MARKING CRITERIA — COMPOSITION (Core and Elective) Mark Criteria Has created a highly successful composition that clearly reflects the musical characteristic ofthe Last 25 Years Displays a highly developed understanding of notation and score techniques. 910 Displays a highly developed understanding of wring forthe chosen instruments using corect pitch ranges and expressive techniques Demonstrates a highly developed understanding of the concepts of music and the ways in which they have manipulated them in their composition through analysis and evaluation Demonstrates an abilty to perceptvely analyse a variety of istening stimulscores with reference to the concepts of music and how other composers a have manipulated them Evaluates objectively the composition work and discusses ways in which improvements can be made HSC Core Composition submittedElective Composition Submit your composition portfolio reflecting ongoing work towards the completion of the HSC Elective Composition. The portfolio should include a final draft ofthe Elective Composition as well as draft scores, musicological research, ongoing evaluation and background listening, ‘Candidates will be assessed on their ability to: Demonstrate understanding of the concepts of musi through composition Demonstrate theoretical understanding ofthe stylistic elements of the chosen elective topic Evaluate your work with reference to strengths, weaknesses and areas requiting improvement