Unit 28
Sound recording skills (F/505/4174)
Summary
1 - Be able to use audio connections within different recording scenarios
2 - Be able to connect analogue sources to digital or analogue recording systems
3 - Record and monitor signal sources and make a basic volume balance
4 - Save and archive recordings
1 - Be able to use audio connections within different recording scenarios
2 - Be able to connect analogue sources to digital or analogue recording systems
3 - Record and monitor signal sources and make a basic volume balance
4 - Save and archive recordings
The learner will:
1 - Be able to use audio connections within different recording scenarios
The learner can:
1.1 Describe different recording scenarios and approaches
1.2 Access sources of information on basic analogue connectivity
1.3 Set up different recording scenarios
1.4 Identify basic connections for a recording scenario
1.5 Connect a variety of recording equipment
The learner will:
2 - Be able to connect analogue sources to digital or analogue recording systems
The learner can:
2.1 Describe how to prepare a variety of external analogue connections for instruments
2.2 Describe how to route a variety of connections to digital or analogue recording
2.3 Connect and route instruments to digital or analogue recording systems
2.4 Describe how to prepare and use digital or analogue recording devices
2.5 Set up one of the following:
a) computer-based audio system
b) digital multi-track device
c) analogue multi-track device
The learner will:
3 - Record and monitor signal sources and make a basic volume balance
The learner can:
3.1 Outline good practice in the operation of the recording process on digital or analogue recording devices
3.2 Make an original recording of external analogue sources
3.3 Describe how to make observed adjustments on recorded material
3.4 Operate and monitor a digital or analogue recording device during recording
3.5 Describe the use of balancing of levels on recorded material
3.6 Adjust the balance of levels of recorded work
The learner will:
4 - Save and archive recordings
The learner can:
4.1 Describe how to prepare and manage machinery, menus and parameters
4.2 Operate machinery, menus and parameters to store recordings
4.3 Describe how to restore and verify recorded material
4.4 Make safe and secure archives of recordings
4.5 Restore saved recordings on a digital or analogue 8-24 track recording device
4.6 Reset and tidy equipment
1 - Be able to use audio connections within different recording scenarios
The learner can:
1.1 Describe different recording scenarios and approaches
1.2 Access sources of information on basic analogue connectivity
1.3 Set up different recording scenarios
1.4 Identify basic connections for a recording scenario
1.5 Connect a variety of recording equipment
The learner will:
2 - Be able to connect analogue sources to digital or analogue recording systems
The learner can:
2.1 Describe how to prepare a variety of external analogue connections for instruments
2.2 Describe how to route a variety of connections to digital or analogue recording
2.3 Connect and route instruments to digital or analogue recording systems
2.4 Describe how to prepare and use digital or analogue recording devices
2.5 Set up one of the following:
a) computer-based audio system
b) digital multi-track device
c) analogue multi-track device
The learner will:
3 - Record and monitor signal sources and make a basic volume balance
The learner can:
3.1 Outline good practice in the operation of the recording process on digital or analogue recording devices
3.2 Make an original recording of external analogue sources
3.3 Describe how to make observed adjustments on recorded material
3.4 Operate and monitor a digital or analogue recording device during recording
3.5 Describe the use of balancing of levels on recorded material
3.6 Adjust the balance of levels of recorded work
The learner will:
4 - Save and archive recordings
The learner can:
4.1 Describe how to prepare and manage machinery, menus and parameters
4.2 Operate machinery, menus and parameters to store recordings
4.3 Describe how to restore and verify recorded material
4.4 Make safe and secure archives of recordings
4.5 Restore saved recordings on a digital or analogue 8-24 track recording device
4.6 Reset and tidy equipment
Unit 29
MIDI and audio techniques (T/505/4172)
Summary
1 - Be able to transfer or import basic audio material
2 - Be able to make basic editing decisions
3 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
4 - Be able to make tempo and timing editing decisions
5 - Save and archive edits as new audio files
1 - Be able to transfer or import basic audio material
2 - Be able to make basic editing decisions
3 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
4 - Be able to make tempo and timing editing decisions
5 - Save and archive edits as new audio files
The learner will:
1 - Be able to transfer or import basic audio material
The learner can:
1.1 Outline procedures for connecting digital editing and recording equipment
1.2 Make basic audio connections to digital editing and recording equipment
1.3 Describe how to use menus and parameters to transfer and import audio
1.4 Operate a computer-based (DAW) digital editing system and parameters
1.5 State the importance of preserving original audio content
1.6 Configure equipment to safely transfer audio materials
1.7 Describe how to save and manage audio materials
The learner will:
2 - Be able to make basic editing decisions
The learner can:
2.1 Describe common editing problems associated with many editing scenarios
2.2 Carry out editing decisions effectively
2.3 Identify areas of audio requiring editing or cleaning
2.4 Outline basic editing solutions to improve audio and remove problems
2.5 Provide editing solutions to resolve problems and improve audio
The learner will:
3 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
The learner can:
3.1 Describe ways in which digital editing parameters are used
3.2 Use editing functions on a computer-based digital editing program
3.3 State ways to edit and repair audio material
3.4 Make corrections and improvements to audio materials
3.5 Outline procedures for ensuring audio materials does not deteriorate or degrade
3.6 Maintain procedures to ensure audio does not deteriorate or degrade
The learner will:
4 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
The learner can:
4.1 Outline the process of timekeeping and tempo relationships with all editing decisions
4.2 Assemble small drum and percussion edits to present perfect timekeeping of original
4.3 Outline reasons for editing audio with timing and tempo
4.4 Assemble vocal/music edits that reflect good timing, pace and tempo awareness
4.5 Measure the overall timing and feel of audio to be edited
4.6 Adjust bad timing and tempo errors with accurate editing decisions
The learner will:
5 - Save and archive edits as new audio files
The learner can:
5.1 Describe how to prepare and manage digital editing menus and parameters
5.2 Operate computer-based menus and parameters to save audio files
5.3 Describe how to restore and verify edited material
5.4 Make safe and secure archive of edits
5.5 Restore saved edits on another digital workstation
5.6 Reset and tidy equipment
1 - Be able to transfer or import basic audio material
The learner can:
1.1 Outline procedures for connecting digital editing and recording equipment
1.2 Make basic audio connections to digital editing and recording equipment
1.3 Describe how to use menus and parameters to transfer and import audio
1.4 Operate a computer-based (DAW) digital editing system and parameters
1.5 State the importance of preserving original audio content
1.6 Configure equipment to safely transfer audio materials
1.7 Describe how to save and manage audio materials
The learner will:
2 - Be able to make basic editing decisions
The learner can:
2.1 Describe common editing problems associated with many editing scenarios
2.2 Carry out editing decisions effectively
2.3 Identify areas of audio requiring editing or cleaning
2.4 Outline basic editing solutions to improve audio and remove problems
2.5 Provide editing solutions to resolve problems and improve audio
The learner will:
3 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
The learner can:
3.1 Describe ways in which digital editing parameters are used
3.2 Use editing functions on a computer-based digital editing program
3.3 State ways to edit and repair audio material
3.4 Make corrections and improvements to audio materials
3.5 Outline procedures for ensuring audio materials does not deteriorate or degrade
3.6 Maintain procedures to ensure audio does not deteriorate or degrade
The learner will:
4 - Be able to make improvements to selected audio files
The learner can:
4.1 Outline the process of timekeeping and tempo relationships with all editing decisions
4.2 Assemble small drum and percussion edits to present perfect timekeeping of original
4.3 Outline reasons for editing audio with timing and tempo
4.4 Assemble vocal/music edits that reflect good timing, pace and tempo awareness
4.5 Measure the overall timing and feel of audio to be edited
4.6 Adjust bad timing and tempo errors with accurate editing decisions
The learner will:
5 - Save and archive edits as new audio files
The learner can:
5.1 Describe how to prepare and manage digital editing menus and parameters
5.2 Operate computer-based menus and parameters to save audio files
5.3 Describe how to restore and verify edited material
5.4 Make safe and secure archive of edits
5.5 Restore saved edits on another digital workstation
5.6 Reset and tidy equipment
Unit 30
Exploring digital photography (K/505/4167)
Summary
1 - Explore digital photography
2 - Be able to generate ideas for photographic images
3 - Be able to produce photographic images
4 - Be able to review own work
1 - Explore digital photography
2 - Be able to generate ideas for photographic images
3 - Be able to produce photographic images
4 - Be able to review own work
The learner will:
1 - Explore digital photography
The learner can:
1.1 Identify uses of photography equipment
1.2 Identify uses of digital materials and software
The learner will:
2 - Be able to generate ideas for photographic images
The learner can:
2.1 Collect information from different sources to generate ideas for digital photography
The learner will:
3 - Be able to produce photographic images
The learner can:
3.1 Produce a plan for producing photographic images
3.2 Capture images according to agreed plan
3.3 Select and print final images
The learner will:
4 - Be able to review own work
The learner can:
4.1 Collect feedback on work from different sources
4.2 Review aspects that went well
4.3 Review aspects that could be improved
1 - Explore digital photography
The learner can:
1.1 Identify uses of photography equipment
1.2 Identify uses of digital materials and software
The learner will:
2 - Be able to generate ideas for photographic images
The learner can:
2.1 Collect information from different sources to generate ideas for digital photography
The learner will:
3 - Be able to produce photographic images
The learner can:
3.1 Produce a plan for producing photographic images
3.2 Capture images according to agreed plan
3.3 Select and print final images
The learner will:
4 - Be able to review own work
The learner can:
4.1 Collect feedback on work from different sources
4.2 Review aspects that went well
4.3 Review aspects that could be improved
Unit 31
Develop and use radio presentation skills (H/505/4166)
Summary
1 - Be able to present a radio item
1 - Be able to present a radio item
The learner will:
1 - Be able to present a radio item
The learner can:
1.1 Develop a short script for a straightforward programme item covering familiar subject materials
1.2 Present a programme item with confidence
1.3 Conform to relevant radio broadcast laws and station guidelines governing presentation style and content
1.4 Review the programme item against production requirements/expectations
1 - Be able to present a radio item
The learner can:
1.1 Develop a short script for a straightforward programme item covering familiar subject materials
1.2 Present a programme item with confidence
1.3 Conform to relevant radio broadcast laws and station guidelines governing presentation style and content
1.4 Review the programme item against production requirements/expectations
Unit 32
Creative media production group project (D/505/4165)
Summary
1 - Be able to find out about an aspect of creative media
2 - Be able to demonstrate work-related skills in presenting information as a team member
3 - Be able to review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
1 - Be able to find out about an aspect of creative media
2 - Be able to demonstrate work-related skills in presenting information as a team member
3 - Be able to review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
The learner will:
1 - Be able to find out about an aspect of creative media
The learner can:
1.1 Identify an aspect of creative media to research
1.2 Work as a team member in finding relevant information
The learner will:
2 - Be able to demonstrate work-related skills in presenting information as a team member
The learner can:
2.1 Use communication skills to present information clearly and accurately
2.2 Make a positive contribution as a team member
2.3 Use self-management skills to meet agreed deadlines and solve problems
The learner will:
3 - Be able to review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
The learner can:
3.1 Review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
1 - Be able to find out about an aspect of creative media
The learner can:
1.1 Identify an aspect of creative media to research
1.2 Work as a team member in finding relevant information
The learner will:
2 - Be able to demonstrate work-related skills in presenting information as a team member
The learner can:
2.1 Use communication skills to present information clearly and accurately
2.2 Make a positive contribution as a team member
2.3 Use self-management skills to meet agreed deadlines and solve problems
The learner will:
3 - Be able to review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
The learner can:
3.1 Review own work-related skills in finding out about an aspect of creative media
Unit 33
Introduction to advertising (M/505/4168)
Summary
1 - Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content
2 - Understand how advertisements are used to sell products
1 - Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content
2 - Understand how advertisements are used to sell products
The learner will:
1 - Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content
The learner can:
1.1 Identify an example of an advertisement in 2 different media formats
1.2 State how the advertisements can be distinguished as such from other media content
The learner will:
2 - Understand how advertisements are used to sell products
The learner can:
2.1 Give at least 2 contrasting examples of how an advertiser has attempted to appeal to a specific audience
2.2 Outline own ideas for advertising a specific product
1 - Be able to distinguish advertisements from other media content
The learner can:
1.1 Identify an example of an advertisement in 2 different media formats
1.2 State how the advertisements can be distinguished as such from other media content
The learner will:
2 - Understand how advertisements are used to sell products
The learner can:
2.1 Give at least 2 contrasting examples of how an advertiser has attempted to appeal to a specific audience
2.2 Outline own ideas for advertising a specific product
Unit 34
Sound and audio production skills (A/505/4173)
Summary
1 - Understand health and safety measures relating to sound and audio production
2 - Understand the use of equipment for sound and audio production
3 - Understand the use of technical skills to develop ideas for production
1 - Understand health and safety measures relating to sound and audio production
2 - Understand the use of equipment for sound and audio production
3 - Understand the use of technical skills to develop ideas for production
The learner will:
1 - Understand health and safety measures relating to sound and audio production
The learner can:
1.1 Outline health and safety rules for sound and audio production
1.2 Demonstrate safe practice when using sound and audio equipment
The learner will:
2 - Understand the use of equipment for sound and audio production
The learner can:
2.1 Identify equipment used in sound and audio production
2.2 State what the equipment is used for
2.3 Use equipment to record and store sound
The learner will:
3 - Understand the use of technical skills to develop ideas for production
The learner can:
3.1 Use equipment to edit and alter sound to support production ideas
3.2 Create a sound/audio product from a production idea
3.3 State what went well
3.4 State areas for improvement
1 - Understand health and safety measures relating to sound and audio production
The learner can:
1.1 Outline health and safety rules for sound and audio production
1.2 Demonstrate safe practice when using sound and audio equipment
The learner will:
2 - Understand the use of equipment for sound and audio production
The learner can:
2.1 Identify equipment used in sound and audio production
2.2 State what the equipment is used for
2.3 Use equipment to record and store sound
The learner will:
3 - Understand the use of technical skills to develop ideas for production
The learner can:
3.1 Use equipment to edit and alter sound to support production ideas
3.2 Create a sound/audio product from a production idea
3.3 State what went well
3.4 State areas for improvement
Unit 35
Designing an interior (H/600/3079)
Summary
1 - Develop and present initial ideas using a given design brief
2 - Produce a detailed drawing of their design ideas
3 - Review the design process
1 - Develop and present initial ideas using a given design brief
2 - Produce a detailed drawing of their design ideas
3 - Review the design process
The learner will:
1 - Develop and present initial ideas using a given design brief
The learner can:
1.1 Present initial design ideas using appropriate media to convey initial design ideas to an appropriate person
1.2 Collect feedback from an appropriate person
The learner will:
2 - Produce a detailed drawing of their design ideas
The learner can:
2.1 Produce final drawings based on feedback given. These are to include appropriate information on:
- sizes
- materials
- scale
- finishes
- client details
2.2 Present final design ideas using appropriate media to an appropriate person
The learner will:
3 - Review the design process
The learner can:
3.1 Identify what went well with their design and how successful it was in meeting the design brief
1 - Develop and present initial ideas using a given design brief
The learner can:
1.1 Present initial design ideas using appropriate media to convey initial design ideas to an appropriate person
1.2 Collect feedback from an appropriate person
The learner will:
2 - Produce a detailed drawing of their design ideas
The learner can:
2.1 Produce final drawings based on feedback given. These are to include appropriate information on:
- sizes
- materials
- scale
- finishes
- client details
2.2 Present final design ideas using appropriate media to an appropriate person
The learner will:
3 - Review the design process
The learner can:
3.1 Identify what went well with their design and how successful it was in meeting the design brief
Unit 36
Using a camera and accessories (J/505/4970)
Summary
1 - Be able to create images using a camera
2 - Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
3 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
1 - Be able to create images using a camera
2 - Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
3 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner will:
1 - Be able to create images using a camera
The learner can:
1.1 Identify camera controls
1.2 Use camera controls
1.3 Outline recording media in either film or digital cameras
1.4 Use appropriate camera settings for different subjects
1.5 Produce photographic images
The learner will:
2 - Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
The learner can:
2.1 Transfer camera images
2.2 Prepare transferred images for printing
2.3 Print photographic images
The learner will:
3 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner can:
3.1 Identify health and safety issues
3.2 Follow correct health and safety procedures
1 - Be able to create images using a camera
The learner can:
1.1 Identify camera controls
1.2 Use camera controls
1.3 Outline recording media in either film or digital cameras
1.4 Use appropriate camera settings for different subjects
1.5 Produce photographic images
The learner will:
2 - Be able to transfer images from a camera for printing
The learner can:
2.1 Transfer camera images
2.2 Prepare transferred images for printing
2.3 Print photographic images
The learner will:
3 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner can:
3.1 Identify health and safety issues
3.2 Follow correct health and safety procedures
Unit 37
Photography - using a tripod (L/505/4971)
Summary
1 - Be able to use a tripod with a camera
2 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
1 - Be able to use a tripod with a camera
2 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner will:
1 - Be able to use a tripod with a camera
The learner can:
1.1 Use a camera and tripod at varying heights
1.2 Balance a tripod using an internal or external spirit level
The learner will:
2 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner can:
2.1 Outline how to set up a tripod, assessing health and safety requirements to ensure safe working practices
1 - Be able to use a tripod with a camera
The learner can:
1.1 Use a camera and tripod at varying heights
1.2 Balance a tripod using an internal or external spirit level
The learner will:
2 - Understand relevant health and safety issues and procedures
The learner can:
2.1 Outline how to set up a tripod, assessing health and safety requirements to ensure safe working practices
Unit 38
Digital graphics editing (J/505/4967)
Summary
1 - Be able to identify the uses and principles of digital graphics
2 - Be able to plan the editing of a digital graphic montage
3 - Be able to produce a digital graphic
4 - Understand how to review the digital graphic
1 - Be able to identify the uses and principles of digital graphics
2 - Be able to plan the editing of a digital graphic montage
3 - Be able to produce a digital graphic
4 - Understand how to review the digital graphic
The learner will:
1 - Be able to identify the uses and principles of digital graphics
The learner can:
1.1 List a range of different digital graphics styles and their purpose
1.2 Explore and list the basic principles of graphic design
1.3 Rate the quality of digital graphics
The learner will:
2 - Be able to plan the editing of a digital graphic montage
The learner can:
2.1 Identify the needs of the client
2.2 List in order the activities that you will carry out to create an original digital graphic montage
2.3 Identify appropriate file types and formats for the digital graphic montage
2.4 Produce a visualisation diagram or sketch for the intended work, to include multiple images and graphics
The learner will:
3 - Be able to produce a digital graphic
The learner can:
3.1 Source/create the assets identified for use in the digital graphic montage
3.2 Edit the images and graphics using a range of graphics tools and techniques
3.3 Create the digital graphic montage, using a range of graphics tools and techniques
3.4 Save the digital graphic montage in the required pixel dimensions and resolution and in a suitable file format
The learner will:
4 - Understand how to review the digital graphic
The learner can:
4.1 Identify strengths and weaknesses of own work
4.2 Compare the finished object to the original brief
4.3 Obtain feedback on the product
4.4 Suggest improvements for own work
1 - Be able to identify the uses and principles of digital graphics
The learner can:
1.1 List a range of different digital graphics styles and their purpose
1.2 Explore and list the basic principles of graphic design
1.3 Rate the quality of digital graphics
The learner will:
2 - Be able to plan the editing of a digital graphic montage
The learner can:
2.1 Identify the needs of the client
2.2 List in order the activities that you will carry out to create an original digital graphic montage
2.3 Identify appropriate file types and formats for the digital graphic montage
2.4 Produce a visualisation diagram or sketch for the intended work, to include multiple images and graphics
The learner will:
3 - Be able to produce a digital graphic
The learner can:
3.1 Source/create the assets identified for use in the digital graphic montage
3.2 Edit the images and graphics using a range of graphics tools and techniques
3.3 Create the digital graphic montage, using a range of graphics tools and techniques
3.4 Save the digital graphic montage in the required pixel dimensions and resolution and in a suitable file format
The learner will:
4 - Understand how to review the digital graphic
The learner can:
4.1 Identify strengths and weaknesses of own work
4.2 Compare the finished object to the original brief
4.3 Obtain feedback on the product
4.4 Suggest improvements for own work
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