CUASOU517 — Compile music for soundtracks

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42 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 9 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 Confirm scope of soundtrack project and determine requirements

1.1Determine production requirements, timeframe and expectations with required personnel, and confirm roles of personnel involved in project
1.2Confirm studio arrangements and resources meet technical, musical, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
1.3Identify moving image sequences that require theme, incidental or other music
1.4Obtain shot list and music components for soundtrack, and confirm copyright requirements are met
1.5Map musical events and duration to film shots as required
1.6Identify specific equipment and resources needed to produce required music score
1.7Confirm that equipment and resources will be available to meet production requirements

2 Compile soundtracks for moving image sequences

2.1Establish routine for viewing, assessing and discussing shot material with director and film editor
2.2Monitor acoustic quality of soundtrack to achieve required sound using safe work practices
2.3Share work in progress and seek feedback from required personnel, and incorporate suggestions and ideas as required

3 Synchronise music components to moving image sequences

3.1Identify frame rate for video or film required to synchronise sound and images
3.2Match music components to screen images and sequences
3.3Modify sound quality of music components in soundtracks according to other sound elements as required
3.4Confirm quality of music components aligns with overall production requirements and concept
3.5Listen to timing, sequencing, sound quality and element integration, confirm soundtrack aligns with production requirements and adjust as required
3.6Present completed soundtrack to required personnel within required timeframe in line with production requirements

4 Evaluate work

4.1Evaluate quality and success of music soundtrack against production requirements
4.2Evaluate process of compiling music for soundtrack in consultation with required personnel
4.3Seek feedback from others and evaluate own role in soundtrack compilation process
4.4Assess innovation and development of techniques and ideas using comparison of work against other soundtracks
4.5Document evaluation outcomes and use results to develop strategies that can be applied to own work practices

Performance evidence

compile at least three different music soundtracks for screen productions that meet technical, creative, and production requirements.
demonstrate proficient critical listening and aural discrimination skills
collaborate with others
use industry-standard sound editing and synchronisation software.

Knowledge evidence

principles and techniques for compiling music for soundtracks
equipment and resources required when producing music soundtracks
roles and key features of editing and synchronisation software in the creation of sound tracks
strategies to evaluate and seek feedback to improve practice
issues and challenges that typically arise when compiling music for soundtracks, and how to address them
ways to effectively work by collaborating with others
copyright requirements that relate to sourcing, securing and preparing music components for soundtracks
work health and safety considerations that relate to the production of music soundtracks.

Foundation skills

Learning: Plans, implements and adjusts processes as required to achieve learning outcomes
Numeracy: Uses mathematical processes to calculate timeframes
Oral communication: Liaises with others throughout the design process, to check understandings and to elicit different viewpoints Listen for quality of audio using listening strategies and makes decisions on adjusting input and output
Reading: Interprets textual information and identifies compliance with requirements
Writing: Legibly completes reports and documentation using clear and technically specific language
Planning and organising: Plans and prioritises a range of complex tasks, including contingencies
Self-management: Shows initiative in developing new and innovative approaches in the creative process Follows required safety procedures
Teamwork: Collaborates with others to meet creative outcomes
Technology: Uses common digital systems to complete routine tasks, and adapts functions to improve personal efficiency

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU517 need to cover?

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