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CUASOU202 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform basic sound editing

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASOU202 - Perform basic sound editing
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for basic digital sound editing.It applies to individuals working under supervision who are responsible for preparing, assembling and digitally editing relatively simple sound sequences for media content.Individuals are expected to contribute to creative outcomes, including selection and acquisition of sound materials.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

audio editing software and equipment

manuals and instructions to support software and equipment

audio content.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for editing sound
  • Clarify production requirements, including creative and technical objectives in consultation with relevant production personnel
  • Obtain, label and securely store audio source materials
  • Check editing hardware has sufficient capacity to handle digitising and editing processes
  • Check editing software is suited to technical requirements and enterprise practices
  • Organise additional equipment to minimise interruptions during editing, if required
  • Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
       
Element: Assemble sequences for editing
  • Digitise content in a compatible format for specified platform
  • Monitor and optimise quality of digital output and arrange to fix problems where necessary
  • Identify sound edit positions and document appropriately
  • Log and assess sound sequences and create and save digital back-up copies
  • Use safe listening procedures to evaluate and edit audio content to meet technical and creative objectives
       
Element: Edit sound sequences
  • Edit audio content and document details of each edited sound sequence according to production requirements
  • Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate sound mixing processes
  • Chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable
  • Apply audio effects and enhancements to maximise creative outcomes as required
       
Element: Use editing software to produce sequences and resolve identified problems
  • Seek feedback on edits from relevant production personnel and refine as required
  • Submit final edits by agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures
       
Element: Finalise sound edits
  • Archive and document edited audio files following enterprise procedures
  • Report on editing equipment requiring maintenance if required and leave workstation in original or improved condition
  • Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required
  • Seek feedback from colleagues and evaluate own creative and technical performance for improvement
       


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. Prepare for editing sound

1.1 Clarify production requirements, including creative and technical objectives in consultation with relevant production personnel

1.2 Obtain, label and securely store audio source materials

1.3 Check editing hardware has sufficient capacity to handle digitising and editing processes

1.4 Check editing software is suited to technical requirements and enterprise practices

1.5 Organise additional equipment to minimise interruptions during editing, if required

1.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

2. Assemble sequences for editing

2.1 Digitise content in a compatible format for specified platform

2.2 Monitor and optimise quality of digital output and arrange to fix problems where necessary

2.3 Identify sound edit positions and document appropriately

2.4 Log and assess sound sequences and create and save digital back-up copies

2.5 Use safe listening procedures to evaluate and edit audio content to meet technical and creative objectives

3. Edit sound sequences

3.1 Edit audio content and document details of each edited sound sequence according to production requirements

3.2 Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate sound mixing processes

3.3 Chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable

3.4 Apply audio effects and enhancements to maximise creative outcomes as required

3.5Use editing software to produce sequences and resolve identified problems

3.6 Seek feedback on edits from relevant production personnel and refine as required

3.7 Submit final edits by agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures

4. Finalise sound edits

4.1 Archive and document edited audio files following enterprise procedures

4.2 Report on editing equipment requiring maintenance if required and leave workstation in original or improved condition

4.3 Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required

4.4 Seek feedback from colleagues and evaluate own creative and technical performance for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare and edit audio content to meet creative and technical production requirements

use editing software and equipment proficiently, manipulating and applying effects where required

digitise audio content in compatible formats

assess and optimise quality of sound sequences

accurately mark, log, document and archive edited sequences

seek feedback from others to improve own technical and creative performance.

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:

describe a range of digital formats compatible with various editing processes, platforms and equipment

outline procedures to log and document edited sequences

outline typical challenges that arise collecting and organising content for broadcast and publication, and how to handle these

identify characteristics of sound that can be manipulated to achieve high quality output

outline work health and safety requirements for working with sound.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Prepare for editing sound

1.1 Clarify production requirements, including creative and technical objectives in consultation with relevant production personnel

1.2 Obtain, label and securely store audio source materials

1.3 Check editing hardware has sufficient capacity to handle digitising and editing processes

1.4 Check editing software is suited to technical requirements and enterprise practices

1.5 Organise additional equipment to minimise interruptions during editing, if required

1.6 Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time

2. Assemble sequences for editing

2.1 Digitise content in a compatible format for specified platform

2.2 Monitor and optimise quality of digital output and arrange to fix problems where necessary

2.3 Identify sound edit positions and document appropriately

2.4 Log and assess sound sequences and create and save digital back-up copies

2.5 Use safe listening procedures to evaluate and edit audio content to meet technical and creative objectives

3. Edit sound sequences

3.1 Edit audio content and document details of each edited sound sequence according to production requirements

3.2 Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate sound mixing processes

3.3 Chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable

3.4 Apply audio effects and enhancements to maximise creative outcomes as required

3.5Use editing software to produce sequences and resolve identified problems

3.6 Seek feedback on edits from relevant production personnel and refine as required

3.7 Submit final edits by agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures

4. Finalise sound edits

4.1 Archive and document edited audio files following enterprise procedures

4.2 Report on editing equipment requiring maintenance if required and leave workstation in original or improved condition

4.3 Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required

4.4 Seek feedback from colleagues and evaluate own creative and technical performance for improvement

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Clarify production requirements, including creative and technical objectives in consultation with relevant production personnel 
Obtain, label and securely store audio source materials 
Check editing hardware has sufficient capacity to handle digitising and editing processes 
Check editing software is suited to technical requirements and enterprise practices 
Organise additional equipment to minimise interruptions during editing, if required 
Adopt safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time 
Digitise content in a compatible format for specified platform 
Monitor and optimise quality of digital output and arrange to fix problems where necessary 
Identify sound edit positions and document appropriately 
Log and assess sound sequences and create and save digital back-up copies 
Use safe listening procedures to evaluate and edit audio content to meet technical and creative objectives 
Edit audio content and document details of each edited sound sequence according to production requirements 
Generate an appropriate track list to facilitate sound mixing processes 
Chart positions and durations of sound sequences, noting requirements for transitions where applicable 
Apply audio effects and enhancements to maximise creative outcomes as required 
Seek feedback on edits from relevant production personnel and refine as required 
Submit final edits by agreed deadline in accordance with enterprise procedures 
Archive and document edited audio files following enterprise procedures 
Report on editing equipment requiring maintenance if required and leave workstation in original or improved condition 
Participate in post-production debriefing sessions as required 
Seek feedback from colleagues and evaluate own creative and technical performance for improvement 

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