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CUASOU312 — Develop and apply knowledge of audio theory

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What an assessment for CUASOU312 must cover

40 assessable components: 3 elements (12 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 Develop knowledge of basic audio theory

  • 1.1Determine areas for development of basic audio theory relevant to own work practice, in consultation with required personnel
  • 1.2Identify sources of information relating to basic audio theory
  • 1.3Access required information and research theoretical concepts using research techniques
  • 1.4Summarise and discuss research with required personnel

2 Apply basic audio theory

  • 2.1Evaluate information in the context of own work practice and the work of others
  • 2.2Assess ways in which different aspects of audio theory may be used and applied
  • 2.3Apply audio theory knowledge to work activities
  • 2.4Assess impact to work practices resulting from application of audio theory concepts, consulting with required personnel as required

3 Update and maintain audio theory knowledge

  • 3.1Develop strategies to review, maintain and expand knowledge of audio theory in consultation with appropriate personnel
  • 3.2Build networks in relevant audio work practice field and identify industry events to attend
  • 3.3Research contemporary and historical audio engineers, music producers and repertoire to inform own work and learning
  • 3.4Seek feedback from required personnel on research and outcomes, and note areas for future improvement

Performance evidence

  • apply knowledge of audio theory to at least two different practical tasks related to own work practice.
  • In the course of the above, the candidate must:
  • manage own research and learning
  • analyse own knowledge of audio theory and identify areas for improvement
  • define theoretical audio concepts required for practical tasks.

Knowledge evidence

  • importance of audio theory knowledge to chosen work practice
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: process of sound propagation
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: process of human hearing and use of decibels as a unit of measurement
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: sound frequencies and dynamic range
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: electricity
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: electromagnetism
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: audio level controls
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: equalizers and process of equalisation
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: compressors and process of audio compression
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: reverb generating devices
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: acoustics
  • theoretical concepts relating to audio, including factors relating to: digital audio
  • research techniques and methods for accessing required sources of information
  • strategies to maintain and expand knowledge of audio theory
  • processes for identifying development areas of basic audio theory knowledge related to own work practice.

Foundation skills

  • Learning: Plans learning strategies to keep up to date with and incorporate industry developments and trends into own audio work practice
  • Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning Uses industry terminology when explaining audio theory concepts
  • Reading: Interprets information to identify and update knowledge about audio theory
  • Writing: Documents information gained from research in selected format for personal reference
  • Planning and organising: Plans and implements tasks required to gather and organise information
  • Problem solving: Uses methodical and logical approach to researching audio theory
  • Self-management: Identifies work opportunities and trends within the industry
  • Technology: Uses digital tools when accessing information

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU312 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUASOU312 needs to address all 40 unit components: 3 elements with 12 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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