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Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations

Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations

Unit of competency
National Code
ICPDMT344
State Code
AUN45
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
080905 - Practical Computing Skills
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to edit, combine and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations. It applies to individuals who determine audio requirements from job specifications and use digital software to prepare audio tracks.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify and describe formats of digital audio
  • 1.1 Distinguishing features and uses of analogue and digital audio are determined
  • 1.2 Terms describing audio characteristics are used correctly
  • 1.3 Contemporary digital audio formats and their application in achieving defined outcomes are identified
  • 1.4 Data rates for major digital sources and their relevance to defined outcomes are determined
  • 1.5 Appropriate methods for saving and producing digital audio outputs are determined for range of sources and destinations
  • 1.6 Sampling techniques and sources for digital audio appropriate to defined outcomes are determined
  • 1.7 Uses of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) technology are determined
2 Use digital audio software
  • 2.1 Appropriate digital audio software is assessed and selected for job
  • 2.2 Programs are used to edit and manipulate audio according to job specifications
3 Edit digital audio
  • 3.1 Single and multiple audio tracks are edited to achieve defined outcome
  • 3.2 Multiple tracks of digital audio are joined according to job specifications
  • 3.3 Digital effects are employed to modify and integrate digital audio tracks according to job specifications
  • 3.4 Time encoding is applied to single and multiple edited digital audio tracks according to job specifications
  • 3.5 Audio track is inserted into multimedia production sequence according to job specifications
4 Construct digital audio track
  • 4.1 Techniques for hooking sounds are identified
  • 4.2 Defects on sound recordings are eliminated and/or treated
  • 4.3 Special effects and mixing techniques are used on audio track according to job specifications
  • 4.4 Sequencers are used to create digital audio tracks according to job specifications
  • 4.5 MIDI and sound cards are used to create digital audio according to job specifications
  • 4.6 Audio track is produced using appropriate track construction software and hardware
  • 4.7 Audio tracks are saved in appropriate file formats
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3101 ICPMM344C Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBP72 ICPDMT3440 Manipulate and incorporate audio into multimedia presentations Unit of competency