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Manage production of sound designs

Manage production of sound designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU601
State Code
AWG63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the production of a sound design project.It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing the production of sound designs, including planning and monitoring the production, engaging specialists where required, and overseeing and evaluating sound aspects of productions. Well developed planning and organisational skills are required, along with an ability to work collaboratively and creatively in a leadership role with those who contribute to the production of sound designs. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify sound design brief
  • 1.1 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant people to discuss sound design specifications for production
  • 1.2 Determine production requirements based on agreed sound design specifications
  • 1.3 Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements
  • 1.4 Consider financial and time constraints when planning production of sound design
  • 1.5 Document all operational requirements needed for production of sound design
2. Plan the production of sound design
  • 2.1 Secure people, equipment and facilities needed for production of sound design
  • 2.2 Confirm copyright requirements will be met in production of sound design
  • 2.3 Contract and brief people as required
  • 2.4 Establish ongoing communication arrangements with sound designers and other relevant people to ensure artistic vision of sound design can be achieved and resources will be available when required
  • 2.5 Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound design, and plan accordingly
3. Direct the production of sound design
  • 3.1 Source and obtain all sound components necessary to meet production requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure compliance with work health and safety (WHS) legislation and guidelines throughout all stages of production
  • 3.3 Direct final sound design recording, including mixing and editing sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style
  • 3.4 Seek feedback from relevant people about final sound design recording, and negotiate changes as required
  • 3.5 Manage conflicts that arise, and negotiate solutions that cause least disruption to production schedules
  • 3.6 Confirm master copy of sound design recording is saved in required format for playback media in line with production requirements
  • 3.7 Confirm backup copies of sound design recording are saved in required format and provided to relevant people
  • 3.8 Maintain relevant documentation as required
4. Finalise production of sound design
  • 4.1 Evaluate process used for sound design using agreed evaluation technique, and document results
  • 4.2 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement
  • 4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
  • 4.4 Document evaluations according to organisational procedures
  • 4.5 Communicate results of evaluation to relevant people, and use results to improve future practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2975 CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH47 CUASOU611 Manage production of sound designs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM7 CUA60515 Advanced Diploma of Music Industry Qualification
AZO1 CUA60615 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media Qualification