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CUASOU601
Manage production of sound designs

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the production of a sound design project.

It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing the production of sound designs, including planning and monitoring the production, engaging specialists where required, and overseeing and evaluating sound aspects of productions. Well developed planning and organisational skills are required, along with an ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a leadership role with those who contribute to the production of sound designs.

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. Clarify sound design brief

1.1 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant people to discuss sound design specifications for production

1.2 Determine production requirements based on agreed sound design specifications

1.3 Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements

1.4 Consider financial and time constraints when planning production of sound design

1.5 Document all operational requirements needed for production of sound design

2. Plan the production of sound design

2.1 Secure people, equipment and facilities needed for production of sound design

2.2 Confirm copyright requirements will be met in production of sound design

2.3 Contract and brief people as required

2.4 Establish ongoing communication arrangements with sound designers and other relevant people to ensure artistic vision of sound design can be achieved and resources will be available when required

2.5 Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound design, and plan accordingly

3. Direct the production of sound design

3.1 Source and obtain all sound components necessary to meet production requirements

3.2 Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislation and guidelines throughout all stages of production

3.3 Direct final sound design recording, including mixing and editing sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style

3.4 Seek feedback from relevant people about final sound design recording, and negotiate changes as required

3.5 Manage conflicts that arise, and negotiate solutions that cause least disruption to production schedules

3.6 Confirm master copy of sound design recording is saved in required format for playback media in line with production requirements

3.7 Confirm backup copies of sound design recording are saved in required format and provided to relevant people

3.8 Maintain relevant documentation as required

4. Finalise production of sound design

4.1 Evaluate process used for sound design using agreed evaluation technique, and document results

4.2 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement

4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

4.4 Document evaluations according to organisational procedures

4.5 Communicate results of evaluation to relevant people, and use results to improve future practice

Evidence of the ability to:

plan, manage and finalise sound design projects for different types of productions or events

work creatively and collaboratively with diverse personnel

communicate and negotiate effectively as a team leader

produce creative solutions within budget and resource constraints.

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 information required in production documentation

describe the administrative procedures that are typically associated with managing the production of a sound design project

describe the common phases in the production of a sound design

describe how to source resources for the production of a sound design

describe the types of media that sound design recordings are typically saved and distributed in

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when managing the production of sound design projects, and how to anticipate, evaluate and address them

explain the legislative requirements that relate to sound design projects.

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:

equipment and technology used in productions

production documentation and specifications

interaction with others.

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


Submission Requirements

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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. Clarify sound design brief

1.1 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant people to discuss sound design specifications for production

1.2 Determine production requirements based on agreed sound design specifications

1.3 Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements

1.4 Consider financial and time constraints when planning production of sound design

1.5 Document all operational requirements needed for production of sound design

2. Plan the production of sound design

2.1 Secure people, equipment and facilities needed for production of sound design

2.2 Confirm copyright requirements will be met in production of sound design

2.3 Contract and brief people as required

2.4 Establish ongoing communication arrangements with sound designers and other relevant people to ensure artistic vision of sound design can be achieved and resources will be available when required

2.5 Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound design, and plan accordingly

3. Direct the production of sound design

3.1 Source and obtain all sound components necessary to meet production requirements

3.2 Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislation and guidelines throughout all stages of production

3.3 Direct final sound design recording, including mixing and editing sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style

3.4 Seek feedback from relevant people about final sound design recording, and negotiate changes as required

3.5 Manage conflicts that arise, and negotiate solutions that cause least disruption to production schedules

3.6 Confirm master copy of sound design recording is saved in required format for playback media in line with production requirements

3.7 Confirm backup copies of sound design recording are saved in required format and provided to relevant people

3.8 Maintain relevant documentation as required

4. Finalise production of sound design

4.1 Evaluate process used for sound design using agreed evaluation technique, and document results

4.2 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement

4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required

4.4 Document evaluations according to organisational procedures

4.5 Communicate results of evaluation to relevant people, and use results to improve future practice

Evidence of the ability to:

plan, manage and finalise sound design projects for different types of productions or events

work creatively and collaboratively with diverse personnel

communicate and negotiate effectively as a team leader

produce creative solutions within budget and resource constraints.

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 information required in production documentation

describe the administrative procedures that are typically associated with managing the production of a sound design project

describe the common phases in the production of a sound design

describe how to source resources for the production of a sound design

describe the types of media that sound design recordings are typically saved and distributed in

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when managing the production of sound design projects, and how to anticipate, evaluate and address them

explain the legislative requirements that relate to sound design projects.

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:

equipment and technology used in productions

production documentation and specifications

interaction with others.

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant people to discuss sound design specifications for production 
Determine production requirements based on agreed sound design specifications 
Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements 
Consider financial and time constraints when planning production of sound design 
Document all operational requirements needed for production of sound design 
Secure people, equipment and facilities needed for production of sound design 
Confirm copyright requirements will be met in production of sound design 
Contract and brief people as required 
Establish ongoing communication arrangements with sound designers and other relevant people to ensure artistic vision of sound design can be achieved and resources will be available when required 
Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound design, and plan accordingly 
Source and obtain all sound components necessary to meet production requirements 
Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislation and guidelines throughout all stages of production 
Direct final sound design recording, including mixing and editing sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style 
Seek feedback from relevant people about final sound design recording, and negotiate changes as required 
Manage conflicts that arise, and negotiate solutions that cause least disruption to production schedules 
Confirm master copy of sound design recording is saved in required format for playback media in line with production requirements 
Confirm backup copies of sound design recording are saved in required format and provided to relevant people 
Maintain relevant documentation as required 
Evaluate process used for sound design using agreed evaluation technique, and document results 
Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement 
Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 
Document evaluations according to organisational procedures 
Communicate results of evaluation to relevant people, and use results to improve future practice 

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