CUASOU410 — Record sound on location

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What an assessment for CUASOU410 must cover

35 assessable components: 5 elements (20 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 5 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Prepare for location recording

1.1Interpret production documentation to determine recording requirements in consultation with relevant people
1.2Check sound equipment and accessories are in working order prior to shoot
1.3Check that sufficient consumables are available for duration of shoot

2 Prepare equipment on location

2.1Rig sound equipment and accessories according to safe work practices and production requirements
2.2Attach radio or clip microphones to actors’ clothing as required
2.3Participate in technical run-throughs or rehearsals to determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording shots
2.4Confirm run up time is sufficient and synchronisation codes are referenced to allow stable sound recording

3 Capture dialogue

3.1Move boom according to scripted shots, and respond to direction
3.2Follow actions and anticipate movements of performers, ensuring boom is unobtrusive and does not generate unwanted noise
3.3Monitor sound through headphones to confirm unwanted sounds are not being captured
3.4Communicate appropriately with relevant people, with minimal disruption to operations
3.5Correct equipment failures with minimal disruption to operations

4 Capture sound effects

4.1Record background location sound for use in post-production
4.2Place multiple microphones in appropriate positions to capture sound perspective of effects being recorded
4.3Listen to recorded sound and re-record as required to meet production requirements

5 Finalise sound recording operations

5.1Label, log and file sound recording according to production requirements and organisational procedures
5.2Create and save master and backup copies of dialogue, sound files and sound recordings in required format
5.3De-rig, check and clean sound equipment and accessories according to safety and production requirements
5.4Clean work environment after use and restore to pre-recording condition
5.5Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Performance evidence

set up and use sound equipment and accessories to record dialogue and live sound effects on location for screen productions according to safety and production requirements
work collaboratively in a team environment to meet production requirements
follow procedures for finalising sound recordings at the conclusion of production.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge evidence

describe the types of production documentation and what information they contain
explain the operational principles for a range of sound equipment and accessories, including microphone operation
explain the main techniques and methods of recording dialogue and live sound effects on location
explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when recording dialogue and live sound effects on location, and how to address them
outline the safety considerations that relate to the operation of sound equipment and accessories.

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets textual information from scripts and production documentation to determine requirements
Oral Communication: Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas/solutions using language and features appropriate to context Uses listening skills to assess quality of recordings
Numeracy: Uses mathematical skills to calculate capacity of recording media at various speeds and quantity of consumables
Navigate the world of work: Follows organisational protocols and procedures for safety and production purposes
Interact with others: Collaborates with others to achieve joint production outcomes Uses communication practices appropriate to the context
Get the work done: Plans and implements tasks required to meet production requirements Addresses problems and make decisions related to task completion Uses familiar digital systems and tools to access, organise, analyse and store information relevant to role

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU410 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASOU410 needs to address all 35 unit components: 5 elements with 20 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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