CUASOU304 — Prepare audio assets
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What an assessment for CUASOU304 must cover
32 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Identify audio assets
- 1.1Obtain analogue or digital sources of audio and identify the source file formats
- 1.2Clarify output purpose, destination and platform
- 1.3Discuss with relevant personnel the required output file format and audio codecs for specified bandwidths
- 1.4Discuss with relevant personnel the appropriate audio encoding software
2 Prepare audio assets
- 2.1Open appropriate audio encoding software and load audio file
- 2.2Eliminate or treat defects on sound recordings
- 2.3Equalise sound output levels where necessary
- 2.4Check duration and quality of audio sequences meet production requirements, and adjust if necessary
- 2.5Determine and apply appropriate audio codecs
- 2.6Batch optimise audio files where possible
- 2.7Save files in appropriate output file format using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions
- 2.8Follow safe ergonomic practices when using screens and keyboards for long periods of time
3 Package audio assets
- 3.1Assign metadata tags if required
- 3.2Group files logically in folder system using standard industry or enterprise naming conventions
- 3.3Archive and store in share drive or repository for production team access
Performance evidence
- prepare audio content for inclusion in interactive media products and media distribution channels
- use editing software to treat, equalise and clip sound sequences to meet technical standards
- use audio encoding and editing software
- complete file naming and storage according to industry or enterprise conventions.
Knowledge evidence
- explain the need for audio file compression in media distribution channels and interactive media products
- describe how codecs work to optimise audio outputs and identify appropriate codecs for various platform destinations
- explain techniques to achieve audio equalisation
- explain file compression
- outline procedures for naming and tagging audio files following standard enterprise or industry conventions
- outline work health and safety requirements for working with sound.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interprets information to determine standards and job requirements
- Writing: Uses clear language and terminology to identify and group files
- Oral Communication: Uses clear language to contribute information. Obtains information by listening and questioning
- Numeracy: Uses basic calculations to measure time
- Navigate the world of work: Accepts responsibility for tasks within boundaries of own role. Meets organisational expectations in performance of task
- Interact with others: Follows accepted communication methods and practices in discussions with project team members
- Get the work done: Makes decisions about audio asset requirements with guidance from others. Uses digital tools to prepare, refine and package audio assets that meet interactive media requirements
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Questions about assessing CUASOU304
What does an assessment tool for CUASOU304 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASOU304 needs to address all 32 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUASOU304?
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Related units
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- CUASOU319 — Restore audio tracks
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