Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and document the breakdown of music and voice soundtracks for sound recorded in digital and analogue formats.
It applies to individuals working as sound technicians. They are responsible for synchronising soundtracks to pictures, auditioning material and selecting tracks that best meet technical and creative requirements. Their analysis of soundtracks is used by film editors as they edit or animate films.
People responsible for dubbing films into different languages and those working in film and sound archives also apply these skills on a regular basis. This work is undertaken with some supervision and guidance.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Carry out analysis of soundtrack elements | 1.1 Select appropriate equipment to perform soundtrack breakdown according to production requirements 1.2 Break down soundtrack and accurately analyse required elements 1.3 Confirm storage requirements and store breakdown accordingly 1.4 Report problems with soundtrack to relevant people |
2. Complete soundtrack analysis | 2.1 Document soundtrack breakdown clearly and legibly in the required format 2.2 Gather and include information from relevant sources in documentation 2.3 Supply breakdown in line with production requirements 2.4 Evaluate quality of own work and note areas for improvement |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse soundtracks in line with production requirements on at least three occasions
use available sound editing equipment to break down soundtracks and store according to storage requirements
document soundtrack breakdowns in the required format
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain the principles and techniques that are associated with breaking down soundtracks
list and describe commonly used equipment for analysing soundtracks
explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when analysing soundtracks, and how to address them.
Assessment Conditions
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
relevant production documentation
source material for analysing.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 | Interprets textual information in a variety of formats, and applies the knowledge that has been gained to evaluate audio requirements |
Writing | 2.1, 2.2 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 1.4 | Interprets information from audio sources Uses clear and accurate language to describe problems |
Interact with Others | 1.4 | Uses appropriate communication practices and protocols to report problems |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | Makes decisions directly related to work tasks Plans and sequences tasks to meet production requirements Identifies problems and seeks assistance in addressing them Uses digital technologies to complete required tasks |
Sectors
Media and entertainment production – audio/sound