Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret and clarify written proposals and creative briefs

understand artists requirements

work effectively with artists and sound engineers

work constructively with group dynamics

identify and deal effectively with conflict

direct and monitor the work of others

listening skills sufficient to

use aural imagination to develop coherent and innovative artistic sound outcomes within the scope of planned artistic and commercial objectives

discriminate and enhance texture and tone colour in line with objectives

understand appropriate intonation dynamics phrasing rhythm and expression to produce the required sound

listen critically to the creative and technical work of others

listen critically to and adjust performance of others to achieve the required sound

continuously evaluate and adjust the production of musical work

planning and organisational skills sufficient to

clarify roles

work within budgets and timeframes

plan recording projects

use timemanagement strategies to set priorities

develop systems for required documentation

initiative enterprise and creative skills sufficient to

demonstrate artistic leadership

use innovative approaches to recording to enhance the interpretation and performance of music or to create new possibilities through artistic and technical effects

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

technical skills sufficient to apply knowledge of acoustics

in sound production to recording projects

to instrumentsvoices in placements and settings for sound balance in recording

Required knowledge

welldeveloped understanding of psychoacoustic principles including

spatial hearing

direct sound

early sound

reverberant sound

studio and control room design

ergonomics

industry knowledge including

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

musical repertoire styles forms systems practices and customs

appropriate styles of musical interpretation and sound production

relevant musical terminology

features and characteristics of a range of instruments

performance customs of music genres relevant to selected area of music recording

copyright law and permissions

issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing musical recordings

sound understanding of recording techniques such as

microphone and instrumentvoice placement

application of effects

mixing sound sources

issues and challenges that typically arise in the context of producing sound recordings

OHS principles of safe listening including safeguards against hearing loss

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

produce at least two sound recordings that demonstrate

welldeveloped criticallistening and auraldiscrimination skills

a creative and appropriate musical concept that demonstrates knowledge of musicianship repertoire recording techniques and an awareness of sound design possibilities

work creatively collaboratively and constructively with performers to produce a sound recording

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to

relevant instruments and equipment

scores charts or other written music resources

participants such as performers and technical crew

appropriate recording facilities with adequate space and acoustic qualities

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

observation of a recording session where the candidate is the producer

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

authenticated musical recordings where the candidate was the producer

authenticated samples of project plans prepared by the candidate

case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion about issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing musical recordings

Guidance information for assessment

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

BSBPMGA Manage projects

BSBPMG510A Manage projects

CUFCMPA Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUSSOUA Create a final sound balance

CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance

CUSSOUA Manage production of sound recordings

CUSSOU603A Manage production of sound recordings.

Recording projects may be for:

Production requirements may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Copyright requirements may include:

Recording site may include:

Sound equipment and accessories may include:

Formats may include:

Media may include:

Evaluation techniques may include: