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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 manage the production of sound recordings from planning through to post-production.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing the production of sound recordings, including planning and monitoring rehearsals and recording sessions, engaging specialists where required, and overseeing and evaluating the quality of finished recordings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to:
- manage the production of sound recordings to achieve required production values for a range of projects
- work collaboratively with artists, performers, producers and sound specialists
- communicate effectively as a team leader.
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 information that is typically found in production documentation and requirements, including the artistic, creative and technical elements associated with music productions and recordings
- describe the copyright requirements that relate to the production of sound recordings
- describe the administrative procedures that are typically associated with managing the production of a sound recording project, including financial planning and procurement
- describe the impact of technology on the production of a sound recording
- describe the common phases in the production of a sound recording
- describe the formats typically used for sound recordings
- explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when managing the production of sound recording projects, and how to anticipate, evaluate and address them
- explain the work health and safety requirements that relate to sound recording projects.
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:
- equipment and facilities for sound production
- productions where sound recording projects are managed
- production documentation
- interaction with others.
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 manage the production of sound recordings from planning through to post-production.
It applies to individuals who are responsible for managing the production of sound recordings, including planning and monitoring rehearsals and recording sessions, engaging specialists where required, and overseeing and evaluating the quality of finished recordings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Evidence of the ability to:
- manage the production of sound recordings to achieve required production values for a range of projects
- work collaboratively with artists, performers, producers and sound specialists
- communicate effectively as a team leader.
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 information that is typically found in production documentation and requirements, including the artistic, creative and technical elements associated with music productions and recordings
- describe the copyright requirements that relate to the production of sound recordings
- describe the administrative procedures that are typically associated with managing the production of a sound recording project, including financial planning and procurement
- describe the impact of technology on the production of a sound recording
- describe the common phases in the production of a sound recording
- describe the formats typically used for sound recordings
- explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when managing the production of sound recording projects, and how to anticipate, evaluate and address them
- explain the work health and safety requirements that relate to sound recording projects.
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:
- equipment and facilities for sound production
- productions where sound recording projects are managed
- production documentation
- interaction with others.
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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