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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate musical elements into soundtracks for screen productions.
It applies to individuals who select, produce and record music soundtracks for a range of screen productions, in collaboration with composers, music supervisors, screen producers and/or directors.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Equivalent to CUSSOU505A
Evidence of the ability to:
- compile at least three music soundtracks that meet technical, creative, artistic and production requirements, in collaboration with relevant people
- demonstrate well-developed critical-listening and aural-discrimination skills
- use sound editing and synchronisation software in line with production requirements and industry standards.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- describe the main principles and techniques for compiling music for soundtracks
- explain the roles of editing and synchronisation software in the creation of sound tracks
- explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when compiling music for soundtracks, and how to address them
- explain the copyright requirements that relate to sourcing, securing and preparing music components for soundtracks
- explain the work health and safety considerations that relate to the production of music soundtracks.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- sound editing and synchronisation software
- productions that require music soundtracks
- interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate musical elements into soundtracks for screen productions.
It applies to individuals who select, produce and record music soundtracks for a range of screen productions, in collaboration with composers, music supervisors, screen producers and/or directors.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Equivalent to CUSSOU505A
Evidence of the ability to:
- compile at least three music soundtracks that meet technical, creative, artistic and production requirements, in collaboration with relevant people
- demonstrate well-developed critical-listening and aural-discrimination skills
- use sound editing and synchronisation software in line with production requirements and industry standards.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- describe the main principles and techniques for compiling music for soundtracks
- explain the roles of editing and synchronisation software in the creation of sound tracks
- explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when compiling music for soundtracks, and how to address them
- explain the copyright requirements that relate to sourcing, securing and preparing music components for soundtracks
- explain the work health and safety considerations that relate to the production of music soundtracks.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
- sound editing and synchronisation software
- productions that require music soundtracks
- interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
GS5 VET GRADING SCHEMA Used for WAAPA VET only
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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