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Produce sound recordings

Produce sound recordings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU504
State Code
AWG66
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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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
92
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings.It applies to individuals who work collaboratively and creatively with artists and performers to produce audio recordings for distribution via any media. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm concept for recording project
  • 1.1 Use knowledge of commercial trends, market niches, new styles and artists to develop the vision and concept for a recording project
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm vision and concepts with relevant people, and achieve consensus on project outcomes
  • 1.3 Establish and discuss production requirements for recording project with relevant people
  • 1.4 Research copyright requirements to confirm project process and outcomes will comply with legislation
2. Confirm arrangements for recording project
  • 2.1 Confirm repertoire, artists, project outcomes and operational details with relevant people
  • 2.2 Confirm project outcomes can be achieved within time and budget constraints
  • 2.3 Plan and agree on communication processes and recording schedule with relevant people
  • 2.4 Draw up and distribute rehearsal and recording schedules to relevant people
  • 2.5 Discuss and confirm appropriate recording locations with relevant people
3. Coordinate and conduct sound recording sessions
  • 3.1 Confirm that sessions are scheduled to allow adequate rehearsal and sound testing prior to main recording sessions
  • 3.2 Confirm recording location, sound equipment and recording format meet production and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 3.3 Assess the acoustic characteristics of the recording location, and provide feedback on instrument/voice placement and settings to relevant people
  • 3.4 Provide balanced, constructive and supportive feedback to artists, to ensure that performance meets project expectations
  • 3.5 Recognise and consider individual perspectives, and negotiate acceptable outcomes to conflicts as required
  • 3.6 Monitor and adjust recording to produce a final product that meets required project outcomes
4. Evaluate recording process and product
  • 4.1 Use appropriate techniques to evaluate the recording process and completed product
  • 4.2 Seek feedback and opinions from relevant people, and document results of evaluation
  • 4.3 Evaluate own role in the recording process, and note areas for improvement
  • 4.4 Use evaluation results to improve future practice
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D2971 CUSSOU502A Produce sound recordings Unit of competency