Modification History
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Created to fix formatting errors only. Released with CUS09 Music Training Package version 1.2 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop sound designs from production briefs. Thorough understanding of the physical nature of sound is essential, along with research and creative-thinking skills to develop a range of options in response to design briefs.
Application of the Unit
Sound designers apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They work in live theatre, film, television and radio and are responsible for collaborating with other creative personnel to develop the overall sound or musical identity of productions.
Skills associated with managing the process of sound design are covered in:
- CUSSOU601A Manage production of sound designs.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable
Employability Skills Information
Not applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Interpret and confirm sound design briefs |
1.1 Participate in preliminary concept meetings with relevant personnel to discuss creative and technical sound requirements of productions 1.2 Continue liaison with relevant personnel until all sound requirements have been confirmed in the context of overall production requirements 1.3 Identify and confirm additional personnel needed to fulfil the sound design brief |
2. Break down components of sound design briefs |
2.1 Identify and document the sound sources specified in the design brief to determine the content, quality and duration of the required sound components 2.2 Determine and where necessary document the creative and resource requirements for each sound component 2.3 Confirm and document the role of personnel required for the process of developing sound design projects |
3. Experiment with sound components to express ideas |
3.1 Cultivate and create an energy and environment that will promote the generation of ideas among team members and provide the motivation and incentive to bring ideas to fruition 3.2 Gather information from a variety of sources and generate, explore and record a range of ideas and options as a creative base for developing the required sound design 3.3 Transform and manipulate the ideas generated and select those ideas that have the most potential for technical and creative development of the required sound design |
4. Assess creative ideas |
4.1 Contemplate and consider the ideas selected from the creative base, reflecting on and evaluating their viability, cost, technical feasibility and suitability to meet the requirements of the design brief 4.2 Continuously evaluate and verify creative ideas for the components of the design brief based on the overall sound design concept |
5. Design sound elements |
5.1 Develop sound design concepts taking into consideration the brief and the ideas generated 5.2 Determine the relevant sound components required to implement the sound design in line with creative and technical requirements 5.3 Establish a clear relationship between the use and integration of sound components and the function, context and objectives of the work to determine the sound design 5.4 As required, hold ongoing discussions with relevant personnel to consider, confirm and incorporate additional or changed production requirements and new ideas to achieve best sound design concept 5.5 Present the sound design in a specification that best conveys the concept to relevant personnel, including those responsible for implementing the design 5.6 Confirm final design concept with relevant personnel to ensure that implementation is consistent with the design and that potential difficulties are addressed |
6. Evaluate completed sound designs |
6.1 Discuss and obtain agreement from relevant personnel on evaluation techniques to evaluate the completed sound design 6.2 Focus the evaluation on whether the sound design meets all aspects of the design brief, and on the viability of the implementation plan 6.3 Obtain detailed information and opinions from legitimate sources and document results for evaluation 6.4 Communicate results of evaluation to relevant personnel and use results to improve future practice |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Sound sources may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Specifications may include: |
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Evaluation techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Media and entertainment production - audio/sound