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Evaluate the different roles and careers within the audio industry
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Scenario Response
Criteria
Differentiate the responsibilities for roles such as voice talent, sound recorder, and sound editor
Perform the roles of voice talent, sound recorder, sound editor
Roles are portrayed effectively
Explore lesser-known audio related careers with industry professionals
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Examine audio fundamentals and terminology
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Quiz
Criteria
Identify fundamental digital audio terminology and standards
Differentiate sound waves, frequency/amplitude, echo and reverberation effects
Use terminology common to the profession
Examine resolution, formats, signal flow, and gain structure Identify primary audio effects such as EQ, compression, noise reduction, etc.
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Use audio editing software
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Project
Criteria
Perform basic editing using software that is equivalent to Adobe Audition
Create multi-track compositions and apply EQ, compression, and noise reduction
Navigate through clip and sequence “Round Tripping” techniques with Adobe Audition, Adobe Premiere Pro
Apply basic audio effects, using the presets and advanced settings for each
Perform advanced noise-reduction and audio repair using software tools and techniques
Perform basic motion graphics within the editing software, including simple movement using event markers and timeline
Export to an assortment of video compressions from Adobe Premiere Pro, using presets
Convert an assortment of video compressions using Adobe Media Encoder, using presets
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Use hardware to produce various audio compositions
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Project
Criteria
Troubleshoot set-up of external audio recording devices and DAWs (digital audio workstations)
Explain microphone types, placement techniques, and industry best practices
Use an external recorder and DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Make manual adjustments to external recorder, computer, and audio interface settings, arm microphone, script writing
Set input levels, record slates and countdowns
Choose most effective microphones for an interview, multiple guests, location recording, demonstration, action event
Demonstrate audio sweetening using tools and effects
Export following industry standards
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Listen critically and effectively
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Skill Demonstration
Criteria
Identify errors and glitches within audio compositions and recordings
Verify audio is clean, consistent, and intelligible
Apply common terminology used by producers
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Create SFX and Foley recordings
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Project
Criteria
Identify types of sound effects used in sound-design (hard, ambient, etc.)
Identify SFX procurement best-practices
Record several examples of SFX in various categories
Name and index SFX based on category, noun, verb, etc.
Edit and sweeten SFX using editing software
Perform Foley SFX recording and capturing to picture
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Perform dual-system sound recording and synchronization for videography
Assessment Strategies
Recording, Interview
Criteria
Identify different microphones used for dialog capture and record examples of each
Perform interviewing techniques for single-person interviews or testimonials
Synchronize and sweeten video and audio using Premiere Pro software
Export video/audio to industry standards
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Produce time-precise P.S.A. compositions for radio
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Project
Criteria
Assemble research materials and supporting statistics from published brochures
Stay within exact 30 and 15-second time constraints
Influence audience with audible content geared towards specific age demographics
Use SFX, music, and additional voices to support recorded message
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Perform spot editing for video / sound-design
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Round-trip video sound from Adobe Premiere Pro to Audition for editing
Build soundtrack using Media Browser and Markers within Audition
Export finished soundtrack back to Premiere Pro as stems or nested sequence
Use “Edit Original” to return to Audition to continue editing
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Produce your professional Commercial VO Demo
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Project
Criteria
Commercial VO Demo consists of 5-8 recorded VO segments (in your voice)
3-5 samples are produced with SFX, music, ambient FX as necessary
1-2 samples are voice alone (audiobook)
Create a visual static identity card for the demo containing a headshot, name, voice description, and other info as needed