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Implement sound designs

Implement sound designs

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU505
State Code
AWG67
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
51
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a design for any productions requiring sound.It applies to individuals with a thorough understanding of a wide range of sound equipment and sound effects, along with the ability to supervise and work creatively and collaboratively with others, including sound mixers, sound editors and other studio technicians. The ability to solve problems that arise in the context of implementing sound designs is essential. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm sound design specifications
  • 1.1 Consult relevant people to confirm sound design specifications meet production requirements
  • 1.2 Identify and confirm people needed to meet production requirements
  • 1.3 Confirm content, quality and duration of sound components
  • 1.4 Research copyright requirements to confirm sound design will comply with legislation
  • 1.5 Liaise with relevant people to consider and incorporate additional or changed production requirements and new ideas as required
2. Implement sound design
  • 2.1 Devise or obtain sound components to meet sound design specifications
  • 2.2 Record sound effects as required
  • 2.3 Manipulate sound components to achieve desired sonic finish and style
  • 2.4 Identify changes required, seek feedback from relevant people about work in progress, and modify as required
  • 2.5 Direct, advise and assist technical staff as required
  • 2.6 Save master copy of sound design recording in required format for playback media
  • 2.7 Make backup copies of sound design recording in line with production requirements and organisational procedures
3. Finalise operations
  • 3.1 Prepare and update production documentation as required
  • 3.2 Label, log and store recorded masters, version copies and backups according to production requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Evaluate implementation of sound design specifications in consultation with relevant personnel
  • 3.4 Evaluate own performance, and note areas for improvement
  • 3.5 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
  • 3.6 Document evaluation outcomes according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2972 CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs Unit of competency