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29. Assessment System

WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

(a) Grades

High Distinction - 95 percent
Honours – 85 percent
Credit – 75 percent
Pass – 65 percent

(b) Diplomas

Pass – 75 percent

(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

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