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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Interpret and confirm sound design briefs
  2. Break down components of sound design briefs
  3. Experiment with sound components to express ideas
  4. Assess creative ideas
  5. Design sound elements
  6. Evaluate completed sound designs

Required Skills

Required skills

research skills sufficient to locate and use relevant sources of sound and information to respond to creative requirements of sound design briefs

communication and literacy skills sufficient to

read and interpret design briefs

write reports documenting the design concept evaluation

develop sound design concept specifications

initiative enterprise and creative skills sufficient to

listen critically to and continuously evaluate aspects of sound to fulfil and exceed the requirements of sound briefs

interpret music appropriately to ensure a sympathetic and appropriate approach to sound production

think laterally when developing concepts

shape music and sound imaginatively

communicate the production vision and concept within the constraints of production requirements

problemsolving planning and organisational skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

build contingencies into sound designs

provide appropriate and timely documentation

teamwork skills sufficient to work cooperatively with and provide leadership to personnel involved in sound design and implementation

technology skills sufficient to work with a variety of sound recording production and playback equipment

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of psychoacoustic principles including

spatial hearing

direct sound

early sound

reverberant sound

studio and control room design

ergonomics

techniques for developing concepts and enhancing innovation such as brainstorming andmind mapping

techniques for conducting evaluations of concept designs

industry knowledge including

musical styles forms elements systems practices and customs

styles of musical interpretation and sound production

relevant musical terminology

varied characteristics of sound in a range of recording and performance environments

physics and physical nature of sound

copyright legislation and permissions

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of developing sound designs

OHS principles of safe listening including safeguards against hearing loss

Evidence Required

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

develop at least three sound designs that

fulfil the requirements of design briefs

combine a mix of sound sources

develop specifications that clearly communicate sound design concepts to relevant personnel

work effectively as a member of a sound design team

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

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

access to sound briefs for a range of productions

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

evaluation of sound designs documented by the candidate and of their quality in terms of meeting creative briefs

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required knowledge section of this unit

case studies to assess ability to develop sound designs for different types of productions or events

observation or recordings of team meetings where the candidate is presenting and seeking feedback on sound design concepts

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSSOUA Implement sound designs

CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs

CUSSOUA Create a final sound balance

CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant personnel may include:

clients

artists, musicians and performers

audio personnel:

sound engineers

sound technicians

sound editors

sound designers

sound effects personnel

post-production editors

foldback mixers

front-of-house mixers

recordists

re-recording mixers

audio stagehands

broadcasters

broadcast engineers

directors

producers

photographers

program managers

stage managers

floor managers

film/video crew.

Productions may include:

live performance or event

commercial

print advertisement

corporate video

feature film and/or video

filmed event and/or performance

interactive media product

internet production

electronic game production

music recording and/or video

promotional trailer

radio broadcast

short film and/or video

television program

training film and/or video

voice-over.

Production requirements may include:

technical

creative

artistic

attributions

audience

budget

confidentiality

content

contractual arrangements

copyright

deadlines

direct quotes

duration

intellectual property

interviews

location

purpose

schedule

style.

Sound sources may include:

dialogue and voice-overs

special effects

music

walla

ambient sound

atmospheric sound

foley.

Documentation may include:

pre-mix scripts

mixing sheets

track sheets

de-noising documents

cue sheets

dubbing sheets

queries

notes

manuals.

Specifications may include:

dubbing charts

cue sheets

scripts

storyboards

scores

oral descriptions

recording formats.

Evaluation techniques may include:

interviews

surveys

questionnaires

focus groups

demographic data

feedback

reviews

evaluation may include:

clients

stakeholders

audience

project personnel

specialists.