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CUASOU320 - Analyse soundtracks (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CUASOU310 - Analyse soundtracks 15/Apr/2021

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1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100701 Audio Visual Studies 

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ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100701 Audio Visual Studies 16/Apr/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse music and voice soundtracks.

The unit applies to those who are 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.

Individuals 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.

Unit Sector

Media and entertainment production – Audio/sound

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. Prepare to analyse soundtracks

1.1 Confirm production and storage requirements with required personnel

1.2 Agree on final format and required timeframe for soundtrack analysis and with required personnel

1.3 Select equipment to perform soundtrack analysis according to production requirements

2. Carry out analysis of soundtrack elements

2.1 Break down soundtrack and analyse elements using software as required

2.2 Report problems with soundtrack to required personnel

2.3 Document soundtrack analysis clearly in required format according to organisational procedures

2.4 Gather and include information from required sources in documentation

2.5 Seek and consider feedback from others on soundtrack analysis and implement into final documents as required

3. Finalise and evaluate soundtrack analysis

3.1 Supply analysis to required personnel in line with production requirements in agreed format and timeframe

3.2 Evaluate quality of own work and note areas for improvement

3.3 Seek feedback on soundtrack analysis from required personnel and develop strategies for improvement

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Oral communication
  • Interprets information from audio sources
  • Uses clear industry language to describe problems

Reading
  • Interprets textual information in different formats and applies the knowledge gained when evaluating audio requirements

Writing
  • Completes and updates workplace documentation using clear, specific and industry related terminology

Planning and organising
  • Plans and sequences tasks to meet production requirements

Problem solving
  • Identifies problems and seeks assistance in addressing them

Self-management
  • Makes decisions directly related to work tasks

Teamwork
  • Collaborates with others on tasks

Technology
  • Uses digital technologies when completing required tasks

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to for CUASOU310 Analyse soundtracks.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • analyse at least three different soundtracks in line with production requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • analyse soundtracks using industry-standard sound editing equipment
  • document soundtrack analysis in required format.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • principles and techniques that are associated with breaking down and analysing soundtracks
  • organisational procedure for documenting soundtrack analysis
  • commonly used equipment for analysing soundtracks
  • communication skills to seek feedback and evaluate work to identify improvements
  • issues and challenges that typically arise when analysing soundtracks and strategies for addressing them.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • industry-standard sound equipment required to demonstrate the performance evidence
  • 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.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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