Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to

read and interpret sound design concept specifications

write reports documenting the evaluation of the sounddesign implementation

initiative enterprise and creativity in the context of

listening critically to sound recordings and continuously evaluating and adjusting the sound balance

using aural imagination to develop coherent and innovative artistic sound outcomes within the scope of productions

accurately identifying and enhancing the characteristics of sound sources

listening critically to the creative and technical work of others

communication skills sufficient to

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

provide feedback to recording personnel on appropriate recording and production techniques

clearly explainoffer suitable alternatives when production recording difficulties cannot be resolved within operational constraints

planning and organisational skills sufficient to prioritise work tasksand meet deadlines

problemsolving skills sufficient to promptly and effectively rectify performance performance environment and other technical issues that may affect the implementation of sounddesign specifications

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

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

selfmanagement skills sufficient toprovide appropriate and timely documentation

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

operational knowledge of a range of sound recording production and playback equipment

understanding compatibility in mono stereo or multichannel systems

principles and techniques involved in achieving a simultaneous balance

computer technologies relevant to sound production

copyright legislation and permissions

styles of musical interpretation and sound production

relevant musical terminology

welldeveloped knowledge of recording techniques such as

microphone and instrumentvoice placement

application of special effects

mixing sound sources

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

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

implement sound designs on at least two occasions that creatively and technically meet sounddesign specifications

work creatively and collaboratively with others on implementing sound designs

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to productions that require the implementation of sound designs

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 soundaspects of productions implemented by candidate and of their quality in terms of meeting specifications

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

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

authenticated recordings of productions where the candidate implemented sound designs

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFCMPA Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements

CUSSOUA Record sound

CUSSOU401A Record sound

CUSSOUA Coordinate location sound recording

CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording

CUSSOUA Develop sound designs

CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs

CUSSOUA Create a final sound balance

CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance.

Relevant personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Productions may include:

Sound components are sound sources specified in designs and may include:

Copyright requirements may include:

Specifications may include:

Formats may include:

Media may include:

Documentation may include: