Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret scripts specifications and instructions

record and report issues with the quality of soundtracks

document soundtrack breakdowns

work cooperatively in a team environment

respond positively to constructive feedback on quality of own work

technical skills sufficient to

listen to speech and break it down into phonetic sounds

listen to music and break it down into beats

use a synchroniser andor digital equipment to breakdown soundtracks

planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

Required knowledge

principles and techniques associated with breaking down soundtracks including

understanding how soundtracks fit intocreative concepts

basic understanding of film television and animation production processes

issues and challenges that arise in the context of working with soundtracks

OHS procedures and practices in the context of working with audio equipment

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

analyse music and voice soundtracks in line with production requirements on at least three occasions

document soundtrack breakdowns in the required format

work cooperatively in a production environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of industrycurrent equipment as listed in the range statement

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies and written or oral questioning to assess candidates understanding of the process of analysing and documenting soundtracks for film and television productions

authenticated examples of soundtrack documentation prepared by the candidate

observation of the candidate breaking down and analysing soundtracks

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFINDA Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUFIND301A Work effectively in the screen and media industries

CUFSOUA Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOU204A Perform basic sound editing

CUFSOUA Prepare audio assets

CUFSOU301A Prepare audio assets

CUSSOUA Restore audio tracks

CUSSOU304A Restore audio tracks.

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