OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 Task Overview You will be creating an audio clip of at least 30...

OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task Overview

You will be creating an audio clip of at least 30 seconds that mostly consists of audio you have recorded yourself. All other audio must be created digitally.

Using the Booklet

This booklet contains everything you will need to complete this task, divided up into 2 sections.

1. RED SECTIONS – Explain exactly WHAT you have to do.2. GREEN SECTIONS - Give you the space to put your evidence

Task 1

In this task you will be looking at 3 existing audio clips and reviewing them. You will be looking at a variety of ways of checking to see if they are effective. Part A You should identify the purpose and audience of each audio clip – what is it trying to achieve? Part BYou should give a thorough explanation of the good and not so good features of each audio clip, with reference to purpose and audience. You will suggest improvements, explaining how these would help each audio clip meet its purpose. Part C You should identify features from your reviews to use or avoid in your own audio clip. You will explain why you will use/avoid these features in your audio clip.


Task 1 Part A,B&C – U22S3 – Audio Clip 1 Review


Title of clip and AIM of the clip:

Target Audience of clip:

Loading of the clip:

Compatibility:

Use of different components:

Clarity of Voice and Message:

Pitch and Volume:

Overall Speed of the Clip:

Continuity of the clip:

Different Sounds Used:

Background Noise:

Sound effects:

Task 1 Part A,B&C – U22S4 – Audio Clip 1 Comments


Does the Audio Clip suit its Target Audience?

How could the Audio Clip be improved to suit its aim?

What are the Good and Not So Good features of the Clip?

What features would I use or avoid in my clip and why?






Compatibility:



Pitch and Volume:




Background Noise:

Sound effects:

Task 2

In this task you will be producing documents and sketches that detail everything about the Audio Clip you would like to make. Part A You will describe the purpose and audience for your audio clip and explain how these will influence your design. Part B You will record at least one sound effect. You will prepare a script for speech and record the prepared script. Part C You will provide a timeline showing the sequence and duration of all components for an audio clip of at least 30 seconds. This will include different types of sounds, details of all content, editing of components required, timings, transitions and effects. The design will cover all content, will be logical, well structured and could be followed by a third party.


Task 2 Part A – U22S10 – Audio Clip Planning


Describe the aim of your audio clip:

Who is the intended audience for your audio clip?

How will the audience influence your design?

Task 2 Part B – U22S11 – Recording a Sound Effect


Task 2 Part B – U22S12 – Preparing and Recording your Script


Task 2 Part C – U22S13 – Audio Clip Storyboard


Task 3

In this task you will be producing your chosen Audio Clip making sure that you use suitable software and techniques as well as following your plan from Task 2. Part A You will create an audio clip of at least 30 seconds in length, following your plan. You will import and use an appropriate range of sounds including music, sound effects and speech, this will include the components you recorded yourself. You will use and edit multiple tracks effectively and apply effects that enhance the final product. Transitions between different sounds will be smooth. The audio clip will have good clarity and the quality of all components and effects will be effective. All components will be synchronised effectively. Part B The audio clip will be exported in a suitable file format and size, applying appropriate compression. You will justify the file size and type used, giving reasons for rejecting alternatives.


Task 3 Part A – U22S15 – Importing Music


Task 3 Part A – U22S16 – Importing Sound Effects


Task 3 Part A – U22S17 – Importing Speech


Task 3 Part A – U22S18 – Using Multiple Tracks


Task 3 Part A – U22S19 – Cutting / Splitting a Track


Task 3 Part A – U22S20 – Adjusting Pitch / Volume


Task 3 Part A – U22S21 – Adding Effects to Tracks


Task 3 Part B – U22S22 – Exporting the First Version


Task 3 Part B – U22S23 – Comments on Exporting


What format did you use?

Why did you use this format?

What is the quality and file size like?

Why did you not use another format?

KEEP THIS EXPORT AS YOUR FIRST VERSION!!!!

Task 4

In this task you will be testing the Audio Clip you created to ensure that it follows your plan and is technically correct. Part A You will create and use a test plan to test all aspects and components of your audio clip as well as the effectiveness of the audio clip. All tests will be appropriate. Part B You will identify areas for improvement and action all of them. You will explain why the improvements were necessary.


Task 4 Part A – U22S24 – Testing Table


Element to be Tested How will it be tested Expected Outcome Actual Outcome Improvements Required

The Aim of the Clip

Suitability for Audience

Message Conveyed

Duration

Suitability of Content

Suitability of File Format

Suitability of effects

Suitability of Volume

Task 4 Part B – U22S25 – Improvement 1


Task 4 Part B – U22S29 – Final export


YOU NOW NEED TO EXPORT YOUR CLIP AGAIN.

KEEP THIS EXPORT AS YOUR SECOND VERSION!!!!

OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 Task Overview You will be creating an audio clip of at least 30...

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