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Take 1
Arts & Communication Career Pathway: Performing Arts

How do musicians take an idea or concept and turn it into a finished musical album?

UNIT DESCRIPTION Estimated time:

Roughly 30–35 hours;

Take 1 is a unit that exposes students to the many facets of recording and producing a some facets of this unit
can be completed outside
music album. The result is a finished demo album of their compositions and of class time depending
on the availability of
performances. The unit’s entry event places the students in the middle of a facilities and materials.
competition that awards being signed by a record label. As part of the competition, the
students will produce and record music, create a CD and accompanying materials, post Student knowledge/
their music online, and create promotional materials to help increase awareness of the skill level:
artist/band. Beginner
Novice
Students will draw upon past experiences and expand their knowledge and skills in
Experienced
performing, composing, writing, promoting, and public speaking. The classroom
Expert
teacher will act as resource and advisor; the students must take initiative and manage
their time and resources effectively. In order to manage the project successfully, Prerequisites
students will need to find and utilize a broad variety of resources, personnel, materials,
and other components. In order to create their demo, students will organize and Pre-Assessment
coordinate musical preparation, including any accompanying performers and recording
Materials Needed
schedules.

Facilities
The project will culminate with the students presenting portions of their songs, their
CD, and other promotional materials to a group of professionals.
Business and Industry
Resources
ENTRY EVENT
Other Local Assets

OHIO CFTCS Print/Electronic

Resources
Competency 2.3 Apply problem solving and critical thinking techniques to
workplace situations. Teacher Tips

Competency 6.2 Analyze the communicative effects of art elements.

Competency 14.2 Demonstrate the processes and principles of capturing and
Assessments
recording audio. Formative
Competency 19.3 Perform instrumental or vocal music. Summative

Competency 19.4 Arrange and compose music.

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