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Manage production of sound recordings

Manage production of sound recordings

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASOU612
State Code
ODD21
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the production of sound recordings from planning through to post-production. It involves confirming production objectives, preparing resources for production, overseeing recording and post-production, and finalising evaluation of the production.The unit applies to those who are responsible for managing the production of sound recordings, including planning and monitoring rehearsals and recording sessions, engaging specialists where required, and overseeing and evaluating the quality of finished recordings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Clarify sound recording brief
  • 1.1 Participate in production meetings with required personnel and discuss vision, production values and expected project outcomes
  • 1.2 Confirm production objectives, deliverables, constraints and other requirements
  • 1.3 Finalise repertoire and operational details for project in discussion with required personnel
2. Organise resources
  • 2.1 Identify and recruit artists and production staff according to project requirements
  • 2.2 Secure venues and resources for rehearsal and recording sessions according to project requirements
  • 2.3 Finalise and confirm contracts for staff, artists and venues as required
3. Prepare for production of sound recording
  • 3.1 Confirm availability of required resources in discussion with required personnel
  • 3.2 Draw up and distribute rehearsal and recording schedules to required personnel
  • 3.3 Finalise and distribute schedule for production meetings to required personnel
  • 3.4 Anticipate issues that may arise during production of sound recordings and develop contingency plans
  • 3.5 Brief technical team on operations, production values and contingency plans
4. Manage recording sessions
  • 4.1 Confirm resources and production requirements are prepared for recording sessions and other associated activities
  • 4.2 Verify and maintain production quality throughout recording in communication with required personnel
  • 4.3 Provide directions to production staff throughout recording process according to production requirements
  • 4.4 Maintain quality of musical and technical preparation throughout recording according to production and safety requirements
  • 4.5 Comply with agreed time and budget constraints throughout recording
5. Manage post-production
  • 5.1 Confirm post-production process and outputs meet production requirements
  • 5.2 Facilitate continuing input from required personnel into post-production process, taking remedial action as required
  • 5.3 Provide directions to production staff throughout post-production process according to production requirements
  • 5.4 Confirm post-production outputs are saved in required format
6. Evaluate production of sound recording
  • 6.1 Review and evaluate sound production processes and outputs in discussion with required personnel
  • 6.2 Evaluate own role and note areas for improvement
  • 6.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required
  • 6.4 Document evaluation according to production requirements and organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWG62 CUASOU602 Manage production of sound recordings Unit of competency
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