Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUSSOU403A, 'Perform advanced sound editing'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Perform advanced sound editing' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for sound editing | 1.1 Participate in pre-production meetings with relevant personnel to discuss production requirements and procedures 1.2 Check that necessary copyright releases have been organised 1.3 Consider the impact of different release sound formats when planning editing work 1.4 Check sound equipment to ensure it is operational and appropriate for the task 1.5 Prepare a team work plan as required and brief relevant personnel accordingly 1.6 Obtain original sound sources and assess their quality against production requirements 1.7 Check any documentation in the receipt and preparation of original recordings and copies for productions 1.8 Advise where sound sources do not meet quality and production requirements and propose options to resolve issues as required 1.9 Anticipate problems that may arise during the editing process and plan accordingly |
2. Edit complex sound sequences | 2.1 Check the format of all sound sources, ensuring it is compatible with editing software, equipment and media output 2.2 Critically listen to sound sources to determine the extent and range of required edits 2.3 Manipulate editing software and equipment to produce required outcomes and to resolve identified problems 2.4 Work sensitively and constructively with relevant personnel to achieve best production outcomes |
3. Create overall sound context | 3.1 Determine the purpose for which sound is being used in productions 3.2 Identify, select and/or produce appropriate sound effects or elements 3.3 Apply knowledge and understanding of sonic lexicon to enhance final creative outcomes 3.4 Note sound effects and elements on spotting sheets 3.5 Incorporate sound effects and elements to meet creative requirements |
4. Finalise editing operations | 4.1 Participate in spotting sessions with relevant personnel and make adjustments to mix as required 4.2 Ensure that final files are in the correct format 4.3 Manage the quality check of the final sound mix in line with enterprise procedures and production requirements 4.4 Archive edited audio files and complete associated documentation according to enterprise procedures 4.5 Ensure that work environment is left clean and ready for the next user 4.6 In collaboration with support personnel, organise and maintain sound effects libraries for future productions 4.7 Provide feedback to other team members as required 4.8 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and note areas for improvement |