Application
This unit describes the competency required to edit, combine and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify and describe formats of digital audio | 1.1. The distinguishing features and uses of analogue and digital audio are determined 1.2. Terms describing audio characteristics (amplitude, sound waves, frequency, mono and stereo) are used correctly 1.3. Contemporary digital audio formats and their application in achieving defined outcomes are identified 1.4. Data rates for major digital sources and their relevance to defined outcomes are determined 1.5. Appropriate methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs are determined for a range of sources and destinations 1.6. Sampling techniques and sources for digital audio appropriate to defined outcomes are determined 1.7. Uses of MIDI technology are determined |
2. Use digital audio software | 2.1. Appropriate digital audio software is assessed and selected for the job 2.2. Programs are used to edit and manipulate audio according to the job brief |
3. Edit digital audio | 3.1. Single and multiple audio tracks are edited to achieve a defined outcome 3.2. Multiple tracks of digital audio are joined according to job specifications 3.3. Digital effects are employed to modify and integrate digital audio tracks according to job specifications 3.4. Time encoding is applied to single and multiple edited digital audio tracks according to job specifications 3.5. An audio track is inserted into a multimedia production sequence according to job specifications |
4. Construct a digital audio track | 4.1. Techniques for hooking sounds are identified 4.2. Defects on sound recordings are eliminated and/or treated 4.3. Special effects and mixing techniques are used on an audio track according to job specifications 4.4. Sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks according to job specifications 4.5. MIDI and sound cards are used to create digital audio according to job specifications 4.6. An audio track is produced using appropriate track construction software and hardware 4.7. Audio tracks are saved in the appropriate file formats |
Required Skills
|
Required skills |
OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started collecting, analysing and organising information by identifying digital audio formats mathematical ideas and techniques by identifying digital audio formats problem-solving skills by employing digital effects and modifying and integrating audio tracks use of technology by incorporating audio into multimedia presentations |
Required knowledge |
principles of analogue and digital audio distinguishing features of analogue and digital audio amplitude, sound waves, frequency, mono and stereo contemporary digital audio formats data rates that apply to selected digital sources sampling, sampling techniques and sources for sampling digital audio MIDI technology contemporary digital audio formats distinguishing the features of selected digital audio software methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs audio frame joining multiple tracks of digital audio types of digital effects that are used to modify and integrate digital audio tracks purpose of time encoding storybook design principles of editing audio tracks sequencers used to create digital audio tracks purpose of sound cards manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents |
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 following is essential: incorporate audio elements into different multimedia sequences, according to job specifications and the Performance Criteria incorporate audio elements into at least TWO different multimedia sequences, according to job specifications and the Performance Criteria. There should also be evidence of: ability to find and use information relevant to the task from a variety of information sources ability to use a range of software suitable for incorporating and manipulating sound evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure: assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment. |
Method of assessment | The following assessment method is appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUFMEM12A Update web pages. |
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. | |
Software may include: | sound editing software such as: protools fairlight. |
Multimedia productions may include: | any aspects or sections of film/video production, educational product, game, promotional product, information product, training product, e-commerce and a range of others. |
Equipment used may include: | digital recorders with/without timecode analogue recording devices multi track recorder stereo recorder portable mixers microphones including lavalier or neck shotgun and directional special application radio stereo amplifiers microphone stands microphone accessories microphone windscreens speakers mixing console/desk effects rack tape machines turntables CD (compact disc) player sequence sampler computer DAT (digital audio tape) mini disc reel to reel tape recorder hard disc recorder DVD (digital versatile disc) sound editing software including: protools fairlight cables and connectors. |
Source material may include: | dialogue, additional dialogue/voice overs, FX (effects), music, atmosphere, Foley. |
Audio defects may include: | hissing popping black holes. |
Sectors
Unit sector |
Competency Field
Multimedia |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.