CUASOU411 — Coordinate sound recording operations on location

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What an assessment for CUASOU411 must cover

31 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 3 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 Clarify recording requirements

1.1Discuss production documentation and requirements with relevant people to determine scope of sound recording operations
1.2Plan sound recording operations according to production documentation
1.3Organise script extracts for sound recordists as required
1.4Visit all locations to identify problems that may arise during sound recording operations and plan accordingly
1.5Prepare work plan as required, and brief relevant people accordingly
1.6Check that selected sound equipment and accessories meet production requirements

2 Prepare for location recording operations

2.1Confirm with relevant people that appropriate sound equipment, accessories and consumables are available and in working order prior to shoot
2.2Liaise with relevant people to confirm planned recordings meet post-production requirements
2.3Confirm sound equipment and accessories are rigged according to safety, technical and production requirements

3 Monitor sound recording operations on location

3.1Determine optimum positioning of boom and microphone for recording dialogue and sound effects during technical run throughs and rehearsals
3.2Supervise recording and advise sound recordists as required
3.3Monitor quality of recorded sound and request additional recordings as required
3.4Confirm sound recordings are backed up regularly to counteract equipment malfunction

4 Finalise sound recording operations

4.1Confirm sound recordings, master and backup copies meet production and organisational requirements
4.2Confirm equipment and accessories are de-rigged and work environment is cleaned according to safety and production requirements
4.3Provide feedback to production team members as required
4.4Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement

Performance evidence

plan, coordinate and supervise sound recording operations on location for screen productions
monitor sound recording on location in line with safety and production requirements
liaise with performers, sound recordists and production team to achieve production requirements.

Knowledge evidence

describe the information that is typically found in production documentation and work plans
list and describe the common equipment, accessories and consumables required for recording sound on location
explain the relevance of post-production requirements to sound recording
explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when coordinating sound recording operations on location, and how to address them
outline the safety considerations that relate to the supervision of sound recording on location.

Foundation skills

Reading: Recognises and interprets textual information from scripts and production documentation to determine requirements
Writing: Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation
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
Navigate the world of work: Follows organisational protocols and procedures for safety and production purposes
Interact with others: Collaborates and advises others to achieve joint production outcomes
Get the work done: Plans and prioritises a range of complex tasks, including contingencies, to achieve goals efficiently Uses initiative to anticipate and address problems Makes decisions that impact on production outcomes Uses familiar digital systems and tools to access information relevant to role

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What does an assessment tool for CUASOU411 need to cover?

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