1. V-Cert Music Technology Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) UNIT 1 – Stage 1 BRIEF: Be able to set up a digital audio workstation. TEACHING : Complete MGMT task to cover skills TASK 1: Complete Stage 1 and stage 2 PowerPoint TASK 2: Head to studio and video record yourself operating DAW NAME: ………………………………………………….. SUBJECT: ………………………………………………. Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 END OF TERM TARGETS: … … …

2. CriteriaPassMeritDistinction 1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software Candidates select and launch appropriate sequencing software  Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software Candidates demonstrate originality and fluency in the selection and launching of appropriate sequencing software 1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces Candidates can connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interfaces No Merit for this ACNo Distinction for this AC 1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces Candidates can connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces No Merit for this ACNo Distinction for this AC 1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and output Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular MIDI inputs and outputs No Distinction for this AC 1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs Candidates configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs Candidates demonstrate critical understanding in configuring software preferences in the routing of particular audio inputs and outputs No Distinction for this AC UNIT 1: Marking

3. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) QUESTION: What is a DAW 1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software ………………………………………………………………………………………………… DAWStrengthsWeakness TASK: Research 3 DAW’s QUESTION: Which DAW will you be using …………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1.1 Select and launch appropriate sequencing software TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels - Show me how load Cubase

5. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1.2 Connect peripheral MIDI hardware to a computer using appropriate interface TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels - Show me how to connect our keyboard to the computer using a interface.

6. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1.3 Connect audio sources to a computer using appropriate interfaces TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels - Show me how to connect either a guitar, Keyboard or a Microphone, or all of them. TIP: What leads will be needed to connect these?

7. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1.4 Configure software preferences to correctly route MIDI inputs and outputs TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Select MIDI in and out.

8. Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) 1.5 Configure software preferences to correctly route audio inputs and outputs TASK: Using screenshots, arrows and labels – Connect the audio In and Outs correctly. TIP: Include The mono / stereo bus selection part within adding audio tracks?

9. UnitPositiveImprovementsCurrent grade 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 UNIT 1: TEACHER FEEDBACK Set up and operate a digital audio workstation

10. UNIT 1: QUESTION & ANSWER Set up and operate a digital audio workstation Candidate Name Candidate Signature Assessor Name Assessor Signature QuestionResponseAssessment CriteriaDate