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ICPDMT344
Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit, combine and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations.

It applies to individuals who determine audio requirements from job specifications and use digital software to prepare audio tracks.

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 Identify and describe formats of digital audio

1.1 Distinguishing features and uses of analogue and digital audio are determined

1.2 Terms describing audio characteristics are used correctly

1.3 Contemporary digital audio formats and their application in achieving defined outcomes are identified

1.4 Data rates for major digital sources and their relevance to defined outcomes are determined

1.5 Appropriate methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs are determined for range of sources and destinations

1.6 Sampling techniques and sources for digital audio appropriate to defined outcomes are determined

1.7 Uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology are determined

2 Use digital audio software

2.1 Appropriate digital audio software is assessed and selected for job

2.2 Programs are used to edit and manipulate audio according to job specifications

3 Edit digital audio

3.1 Single and multiple audio tracks are edited to achieve defined outcome

3.2 Multiple tracks of digital audio are joined according to job specifications

3.3 Digital effects are employed to modify and integrate digital audio tracks according to job specifications

3.4 Time encoding is applied to single and multiple edited digital audio tracks according to job specifications

3.5 Audio track is inserted into multimedia production sequence according to job specifications

4 Construct digital audio track

4.1 Techniques for hooking sounds are identified

4.2 Defects on sound recordings are eliminated and/or treated

4.3 Special effects and mixing techniques are used on audio track according to job specifications

4.4 Sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks according to job specifications

4.5 MIDI and sound cards are used to create digital audio according to job specifications

4.6 Audio track is produced using appropriate track construction software and hardware

4.7 Audio tracks are saved in appropriate file formats

Evidence of the ability to:

construct, edit and incorporate audio elements into at least TWO different multimedia sequences including:

finding and using information relevant to the task from a variety of sources

interpreting requirements from job specifications

selecting and using suitable software and hardware.

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:

identify the distinguishing features of analogue and digital audio

explain the terms: amplitude, sound waves, frequency, mono and stereo

identify the main contemporary digital audio formats

describe data rates that apply to selected digital sources

identify sampling, sampling techniques and sources for sampling digital audio

explain the different uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology

identify the distinguishing features of selected digital audio software

explain the purpose of an audio frame when saving and producing digital audio outputs

explain the process to join multiple tracks of digital audio

identify the types of digital effects that are used to modify and integrate digital audio tracks

explain the purpose of time encoding

clarify how sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks

explain the purposes of sound cards.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the digital media technologies field of work and include access to software, hardware and equipment and materials required for construction and editing of sound files.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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 Identify and describe formats of digital audio

1.1 Distinguishing features and uses of analogue and digital audio are determined

1.2 Terms describing audio characteristics are used correctly

1.3 Contemporary digital audio formats and their application in achieving defined outcomes are identified

1.4 Data rates for major digital sources and their relevance to defined outcomes are determined

1.5 Appropriate methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs are determined for range of sources and destinations

1.6 Sampling techniques and sources for digital audio appropriate to defined outcomes are determined

1.7 Uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology are determined

2 Use digital audio software

2.1 Appropriate digital audio software is assessed and selected for job

2.2 Programs are used to edit and manipulate audio according to job specifications

3 Edit digital audio

3.1 Single and multiple audio tracks are edited to achieve defined outcome

3.2 Multiple tracks of digital audio are joined according to job specifications

3.3 Digital effects are employed to modify and integrate digital audio tracks according to job specifications

3.4 Time encoding is applied to single and multiple edited digital audio tracks according to job specifications

3.5 Audio track is inserted into multimedia production sequence according to job specifications

4 Construct digital audio track

4.1 Techniques for hooking sounds are identified

4.2 Defects on sound recordings are eliminated and/or treated

4.3 Special effects and mixing techniques are used on audio track according to job specifications

4.4 Sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks according to job specifications

4.5 MIDI and sound cards are used to create digital audio according to job specifications

4.6 Audio track is produced using appropriate track construction software and hardware

4.7 Audio tracks are saved in appropriate file formats

Evidence of the ability to:

construct, edit and incorporate audio elements into at least TWO different multimedia sequences including:

finding and using information relevant to the task from a variety of sources

interpreting requirements from job specifications

selecting and using suitable software and hardware.

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:

identify the distinguishing features of analogue and digital audio

explain the terms: amplitude, sound waves, frequency, mono and stereo

identify the main contemporary digital audio formats

describe data rates that apply to selected digital sources

identify sampling, sampling techniques and sources for sampling digital audio

explain the different uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology

identify the distinguishing features of selected digital audio software

explain the purpose of an audio frame when saving and producing digital audio outputs

explain the process to join multiple tracks of digital audio

identify the types of digital effects that are used to modify and integrate digital audio tracks

explain the purpose of time encoding

clarify how sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks

explain the purposes of sound cards.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the digital media technologies field of work and include access to software, hardware and equipment and materials required for construction and editing of sound files.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Distinguishing features and uses of analogue and digital audio are determined 
Terms describing audio characteristics are used correctly 
Contemporary digital audio formats and their application in achieving defined outcomes are identified 
Data rates for major digital sources and their relevance to defined outcomes are determined 
Appropriate methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs are determined for range of sources and destinations 
Sampling techniques and sources for digital audio appropriate to defined outcomes are determined 
Uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology are determined 
Appropriate digital audio software is assessed and selected for job 
Programs are used to edit and manipulate audio according to job specifications 
Single and multiple audio tracks are edited to achieve defined outcome 
Multiple tracks of digital audio are joined according to job specifications 
Digital effects are employed to modify and integrate digital audio tracks according to job specifications 
Time encoding is applied to single and multiple edited digital audio tracks according to job specifications 
Audio track is inserted into multimedia production sequence according to job specifications 
Techniques for hooking sounds are identified 
Defects on sound recordings are eliminated and/or treated 
Special effects and mixing techniques are used on audio track according to job specifications 
Sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks according to job specifications 
MIDI and sound cards are used to create digital audio according to job specifications 
Audio track is produced using appropriate track construction software and hardware 
Audio tracks are saved in appropriate file formats 

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