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CUASOU507
Compile music for soundtracks

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate musical elements into soundtracks for screen productions.

It applies to individuals who select, produce and record music soundtracks for a range of screen productions, in collaboration with composers, music supervisors, screen producers and/or directors.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm scope of soundtrack project

1.1 Confirm production values and expectations with relevant people

1.2 Confirm role of all people involved in soundtrack project, including own role

1.3 Identify factors that may affect soundtrack project and plan accordingly

2. Determine technical and musical requirements

2.1 Confirm studio arrangements to ensure resources are sufficient to meet agreed technical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

2.2 Obtain shot list and music components for soundtrack, and map musical events and duration to film shots

2.3 Identify specific equipment to produce required music score in line with shot list

2.4 Confirm specific equipment will be available to meet production requirements

2.5 Clarify music component sources and confirm availability in line with production schedules

3. Compile soundtracks for moving image sequences

3.1 Identify moving image sequences that require theme, incidental or other music

3.2 Establish routines for viewing, assessing and discussing shot material with director and film editor

3.3 Source, secure and prepare music components for soundtrack, and confirm copyright requirements are met

3.4 Use safe work practices to monitor acoustic quality of soundtrack to achieve required sound

3.5 Seek feedback from relevant people about work in progress, and modify as required

4. Synchronise music components of soundtracks to moving image sequences

4.1 Identify correct frame rate for video or film to ensure synchronisation between sound and images

4.2 Match music components to screen images or sequences

4.3 Confirm quality of music components aligns with overall production concept and style

4.4 Modify settings or sound quality of music components in soundtracks according to feedback and other sound elements, as required

4.5 Listen critically to timing, sequencing, sound quality and element integration to confirm integrity of soundtracks

4.6 Present completed soundtrack to relevant people in line with production requirements

5. Evaluate work

5.1 Evaluate process of compiling music for a soundtrack in consultation with relevant personnel

5.2 Evaluate quality and success of music soundtrack against production requirements and planned outcomes

5.3 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement

5.4 Compare work against previous compositions to assess innovation and development of techniques and ideas

5.5 Document evaluation outcomes and use results to improve own work practices

Evidence of the ability to:

compile at least three music soundtracks that meet technical, creative, artistic and production requirements, in collaboration with relevant people

demonstrate well-developed critical-listening and aural-discrimination skills

use sound editing and synchronisation software in line with production requirements and industry standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the main principles and techniques for compiling music for soundtracks

explain the roles of editing and synchronisation software in the creation of sound tracks

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when compiling music for soundtracks, and how to address them

explain the copyright requirements that relate to sourcing, securing and preparing music components for soundtracks

explain the work health and safety considerations that relate to the production of music soundtracks.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

sound editing and synchronisation software

productions that require music soundtracks

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Confirm scope of soundtrack project

1.1 Confirm production values and expectations with relevant people

1.2 Confirm role of all people involved in soundtrack project, including own role

1.3 Identify factors that may affect soundtrack project and plan accordingly

2. Determine technical and musical requirements

2.1 Confirm studio arrangements to ensure resources are sufficient to meet agreed technical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements

2.2 Obtain shot list and music components for soundtrack, and map musical events and duration to film shots

2.3 Identify specific equipment to produce required music score in line with shot list

2.4 Confirm specific equipment will be available to meet production requirements

2.5 Clarify music component sources and confirm availability in line with production schedules

3. Compile soundtracks for moving image sequences

3.1 Identify moving image sequences that require theme, incidental or other music

3.2 Establish routines for viewing, assessing and discussing shot material with director and film editor

3.3 Source, secure and prepare music components for soundtrack, and confirm copyright requirements are met

3.4 Use safe work practices to monitor acoustic quality of soundtrack to achieve required sound

3.5 Seek feedback from relevant people about work in progress, and modify as required

4. Synchronise music components of soundtracks to moving image sequences

4.1 Identify correct frame rate for video or film to ensure synchronisation between sound and images

4.2 Match music components to screen images or sequences

4.3 Confirm quality of music components aligns with overall production concept and style

4.4 Modify settings or sound quality of music components in soundtracks according to feedback and other sound elements, as required

4.5 Listen critically to timing, sequencing, sound quality and element integration to confirm integrity of soundtracks

4.6 Present completed soundtrack to relevant people in line with production requirements

5. Evaluate work

5.1 Evaluate process of compiling music for a soundtrack in consultation with relevant personnel

5.2 Evaluate quality and success of music soundtrack against production requirements and planned outcomes

5.3 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement

5.4 Compare work against previous compositions to assess innovation and development of techniques and ideas

5.5 Document evaluation outcomes and use results to improve own work practices

Evidence of the ability to:

compile at least three music soundtracks that meet technical, creative, artistic and production requirements, in collaboration with relevant people

demonstrate well-developed critical-listening and aural-discrimination skills

use sound editing and synchronisation software in line with production requirements and industry standards.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe the main principles and techniques for compiling music for soundtracks

explain the roles of editing and synchronisation software in the creation of sound tracks

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when compiling music for soundtracks, and how to address them

explain the copyright requirements that relate to sourcing, securing and preparing music components for soundtracks

explain the work health and safety considerations that relate to the production of music soundtracks.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

sound editing and synchronisation software

productions that require music soundtracks

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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Observation Checklist

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Confirm production values and expectations with relevant people 
Confirm role of all people involved in soundtrack project, including own role 
Identify factors that may affect soundtrack project and plan accordingly 
Confirm studio arrangements to ensure resources are sufficient to meet agreed technical and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 
Obtain shot list and music components for soundtrack, and map musical events and duration to film shots 
Identify specific equipment to produce required music score in line with shot list 
Confirm specific equipment will be available to meet production requirements 
Clarify music component sources and confirm availability in line with production schedules 
Identify moving image sequences that require theme, incidental or other music 
Establish routines for viewing, assessing and discussing shot material with director and film editor 
Source, secure and prepare music components for soundtrack, and confirm copyright requirements are met 
Use safe work practices to monitor acoustic quality of soundtrack to achieve required sound 
Seek feedback from relevant people about work in progress, and modify as required 
Identify correct frame rate for video or film to ensure synchronisation between sound and images 
Match music components to screen images or sequences 
Confirm quality of music components aligns with overall production concept and style 
Modify settings or sound quality of music components in soundtracks according to feedback and other sound elements, as required 
Listen critically to timing, sequencing, sound quality and element integration to confirm integrity of soundtracks 
Present completed soundtrack to relevant people in line with production requirements 
Evaluate process of compiling music for a soundtrack in consultation with relevant personnel 
Evaluate quality and success of music soundtrack against production requirements and planned outcomes 
Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement 
Compare work against previous compositions to assess innovation and development of techniques and ideas 
Document evaluation outcomes and use results to improve own work practices 

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