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ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Research and document game audio requirements

1.1 Explore the evolution of audio hardware and audio formats

1.2 Provide a historical perspective on how audio has become integrated into computer games

1.3 Identify current trends and consider their impact on the future of game audio

2. Research and document the use of audio in computer games

2.1 Identify the different methods for using audio in computer games

2.2 Explore the role of music in creating mood and atmosphere

2.3 Explain how sound effects and vocals are used within computer games

3. Source existing sound effects, music tracks and voice recordings

3.1 Find sources of sound effects, music tracks and voice recordings

3.2 Create and maintain a small collection of audio assets

3.3 Identify the different audio formats

3.4 Differentiate between compressed and uncompressed audio formats

3.5 Identify the different genres of music

3.6 Develop an awareness of audio copyright laws and royalty-free audio

4. Record and manipulate audio for a game

4.1 Record character voices, music and sound effects

4.2 Develop a sound track for a game using audio-editing

4.3 Use audio-editing software to rearrange audio samples, and apply audio effects

4.4 Select an appropriate sample format and bit rate

4.5 Normalise the audio samples to make volume uniform

4.6 Trim the audio samples

4.7 Apply the audio effects

4.8 Export audio to a suitable format

5. Create sound effects or music for a game

5.1 Identify digital sound waveforms

5.2 Apply basic music theory to simple music-creation tool

5.3 Determine the suitable musical notation

5.4 Identify and use musical creation tools

5.5 Compose a simple piece of music for a game

5.6 Create various sound effects for a game

6. Research audio-programming libraries

6.1 Compare and contrast the functional capabilities of audio-programming libraries

6.2 Explore the use of channels and mixing

7. Integrate sound, music and vocals into a computer game

7.1 Play a mixture of cached and streaming audio sources

7.2 Integrate the sound effects in response to different events

7.3 Incorporate the ambient music into sections of the computer game

7.4 Locate and play the positional audio sources

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 6.1

• Identifies and evaluates documentation containing complex technical and audio terminology, to research the current and future use of audio in games, and to identify appropriate hardware, software and assets
• Interprets and comprehends computer-generated text, audio tracks, abbreviations, symbols, icons, numbers, and letters necessary to use audio-editing software

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 6.2

• Uses correct spelling and grammatical structures and clear language, and technical terminology

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 6.2

• Elicits information using effective listening and open-questioning techniques
• Speaks clearly and concisely, converting highly technical language and terminology to plain English

Numeracy

3.4, 4.1-4.8, 5.1-5.6, 6.1-6.2

• Uses whole numbers, decimals and percentages relevant to file size, software and hardware specifications, measurement, pitch, speed, tempo, time, frequency, amplification and other attributes/variables in the development of audio

Navigate the world of work

3.6

• Takes personal responsibility for adherence to legal/regulatory responsibilities relevant to own work context, in relation to copyright laws

Get the work done

1.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.6, 4.2-4.8, 5.1-5.6, 6.2, 7.1-7.4

• Plans, organises and implements tasks required to achieve required outcomes
• Implements actions as per plan, making slight adjustments if necessary
• Uses exploration, analytical and lateral thinking to identify new ideas and adapt existing ideas to current context
• Uses digital systems and tools to create and save files in required formats

Code and title 

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Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTGAM414 Create audio for digital games

ICAGAM414A Create audio for digital games

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.