- CUSSOU503A - Implement sound designs
CUSSOU503A
Implement sound designs
Application
Sound engineers or producers apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They work in live theatre, film, television and radio and are responsible for collaborating with other creative and technical personnel to implement sound designs.
Skills associated with managing the process of sound design are covered in:
CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Confirm sound-design specifications | 1.1 In consultation with relevant personnel confirm sound-design specifications, ensuring that they meet production requirements 1.2 Identify and confirm personnel needed to meet production briefs 1.3 Confirm requirements with regard to content, quality and duration of sound components 1.4 Identify and meet copyright requirements 1.5 Hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to consider, confirm and incorporate additional or changed production requirements and new ideas as required |
2. Oversee the sound-production process | 2.1 Devise and/or obtain sound components to meet creative and technical requirements according to sound-design specifications 2.2 Ensure that sound effects are recorded as required 2.3 Ensure that the manipulation of sound components achieves the desired sonic finish and style 2.4 Identify any changes to sound components in conjunction with relevant personnel 2.5 Obtain feedback from relevant personnel about work in progress and modify as required 2.6 Provide direction, advice and assistance to technical staff as required 2.7 Ensure that the final product is delivered in the required format for playback media 2.8 Make backup copies of recordings in line with enterprise procedures |
3. Finalise operations | 3.1 Ensure that documentation is prepared and updated as required 3.2 Ensure that recorded masters, version copies and backups are logged, labelled and stored in a secure and safe place 3.3 In consultation with relevant personnel, identify aspects of sound-design implementation that worked well and those that could be improved 3.4 Evaluate own role in operations and note areas for improvement 3.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 3.6 Document evaluation of operations in line with enterprise procedures |
Required Skills
Required skills |
literacy skills sufficient to: read and interpret sound design concept specifications write reports documenting the evaluation of the sound-design 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 explain/offer suitable alternatives when production recording difficulties cannot be resolved within operational constraints planning and organisational skills sufficient to prioritise work tasksand meet deadlines problem-solving skills sufficient to promptly and effectively rectify performance, performance environment and other technical issues that may affect the implementation of sound-design specifications teamwork skills sufficient to work cooperatively with and provide leadership to personnel involved in sound-design implementation technology skills sufficient to work with a variety of sound recording, production and playback equipment self-management skills sufficient toprovide appropriate and timely documentation |
Required knowledge |
well-developed 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 multi-channel 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 well-developed knowledge of recording techniques, such as: microphone and instrument/voice 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 |
Evidence Required
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 sound-design 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: CUFCMP501A Manage and exploit copyright arrangements CUSSOU401A Record sound CUSSOU407A Coordinate location sound recording CUSSOU501A Develop sound designs CUSSOU504A Create a final sound balance. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant personnel may include: | clients artists, musicians and performers directors producers post-production personnel program managers sound designers and editors video and sound recorders audio personnel: sound engineers sound technicians sound editors sound designers sound effects personnel post-production editors foldback mixers front-of-house mixers recordists re-recording mixers audio stagehands broadcasters broadcast engineers stage managers floor managers film/video crew. |
Production requirements may include: | technical creative artistic attributions audience budget confidentiality content contractual arrangements copyright deadlines direct quotes duration intellectual property interviews location purpose schedule style. |
Productions may include: | live performance or event commercial print advertisement corporate video feature film and/or video filmed event and/or performance interactive media product internet production electronic game production music recording and/or video promotional trailer radio broadcast short film and/or video television program training film and/or video voice-over. |
Sound components are sound sources specified in designs and may include: | dialogues and voice-overs special effects music walla ambient sound atmospheric sound foley. |
Copyright requirements may include: | provisions of current Copyright Act copyright permission procedures attribution moral rights and performer's rights negotiating with copyright organisations, such as: owners of copyright, e.g. publishers, composers Australasian Performing Rights Association (APRA) Phonographic Performance Company of Australia Limited (PPCA) Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society (AMCOS) Copyright Agency Limited (CAL) archives. |
Specifications may include: | dubbing charts cue sheets scripts storyboards scores oral descriptions recording formats. |
Formats may include: | quarter inch audiotape WAV AIFF Apple Lossless WMA MP3 Vorbis ATRAC AAC. |
Media may include: | radio video CD DVD computer hard drive internet mobile device film. |
Documentation may include: | pre-mix scripts mixing sheets track sheets de-noising documents cue sheets dubbing sheets queries notes manuals. |
Sectors
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound
Employability Skills
Not applicable
Licensing Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.