Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUASOU410 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Record sound on location

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASOU410 - Record sound on location
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to record dialogue and sound effects on location for a screen production.It applies to individuals who record dialogue and live sound effects in outdoor and indoor locations for a range of screen productions. They must work cooperatively with performers and other production crew members. 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:

sound equipment and accessories

screen productions where dialogue and live sound effects are recorded

production documentation

interaction with others.

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 location recording
  • Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people
  • Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot
  • Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot
       
Element: Prepare equipment on location
  • Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements
  • Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required
  • Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
  • Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording
       
Element: Capture dialogue
  • Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction
  • Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise
  • Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured
  • Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations
  • Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations
       
Element: Capture sound effects
  • Record background location sound for use in post-production
  • Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded
  • Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements
       
Element: Finalise sound recording operations
  • Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures
  • Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format
  • De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements
  • Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
  • Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for location recording

1.1 Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot

1.3 Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

2. Prepare equipment on location

2.1 Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements

2.2 Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required

2.3 Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots

2.4 Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

3. Capture dialogue

3.1 Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction

3.2 Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise

3.3 Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured

3.4 Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations

3.5 Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

4. Capture sound effects

4.1 Record background location sound for use in post-production

4.2 Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded

4.3 Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

5. Finalise sound recording operations

5.1 Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures

5.2 Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format

5.3 De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements

5.4 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

5.5 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Evidence of the ability to:

set up and use sound equipment and accessories to record dialogue and live sound effects on location for screen productions according to safety and production requirements

work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production requirements

follow procedures for finalising sound recordings at the conclusion of production.

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 the types of production documentation and what information they contain

explain the operational principles for a range of sound equipment and accessories, including microphone operation

explain the main techniques and methods of recording dialogue and live sound effects on location

explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when recording dialogue and live sound effects on location, and how to address them

outline the safety considerations that relate to the operation of sound equipment and accessories.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for location recording

1.1 Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people

1.2 Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot

1.3 Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

2. Prepare equipment on location

2.1 Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements

2.2 Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required

2.3 Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots

2.4 Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

3. Capture dialogue

3.1 Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction

3.2 Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise

3.3 Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured

3.4 Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations

3.5 Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

4. Capture sound effects

4.1 Record background location sound for use in post-production

4.2 Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded

4.3 Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

5. Finalise sound recording operations

5.1 Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures

5.2 Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format

5.3 De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements

5.4 Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition

5.5 Evaluate own performance and note areas 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
Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people 
Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot 
Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot 
Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements 
Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required 
Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots 
Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording 
Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction 
Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise 
Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured 
Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations 
Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations 
Record background location sound for use in post-production 
Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded 
Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements 
Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures 
Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format 
De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements 
Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition 
Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement 

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