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 B You 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. OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 1 Part A,B&C – U22S3 – Audio Clip 1 Review OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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?

Task 1 Part A,B&C – U22S5 – Audio Clip 2 Review OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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 – U22S6 – Audio Clip 2 Comments OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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?

Task 1 Part A,B&C – U22S7 – Audio Clip 3 Review OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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 – U22S8 – Audio Clip 3 Comments OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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?

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. OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 2 Part A – U22S10 – Audio Clip Planning OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 2 Part B – U22S12 – Preparing and Recording your Script OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 2 Part C – U22S13 – Audio Clip Storyboard OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

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. OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S15 – Importing Music OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S16 – Importing Sound Effects OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S17 – Importing Speech OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S18 – Using Multiple Tracks OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S19 – Cutting / Splitting a Track OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S20 – Adjusting Pitch / Volume OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part A – U22S21 – Adding Effects to Tracks OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part B – U22S22 – Exporting the First Version OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 3 Part B – U22S23 – Comments on Exporting OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 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. OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 4 Part A – U22S24 – Testing Table OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 Element to be TestedHow will it be testedExpected OutcomeActual OutcomeImprovements 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 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 4 Part B – U22S26 – Improvement 2 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 4 Part B – U22S27 – Improvement 3 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 4 Part B – U22S28 – Improvement 4 OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22

Task 4 Part B – U22S29 – Final export OCR Nationals ICT – Unit 22 YOU NOW NEED TO EXPORT YOUR CLIP AGAIN. KEEP THIS EXPORT AS YOUR SECOND VERSION!!!!