OCR Nationals:Unit 22 – Creating Sound using ICT
Introduction to the unit
Overview of the unit
In this unit of work you are going to review, design and create a 45 second audio clip using Audacity
It will be based around promoting a competition / local business or a new product on a local radio station
What it must include
You will need to make sure that the clip:
• Has some appropriate music • Has some information spoken by a clearly audible human voice
• Has suitable sound effects
• Last for between 45 and 90 seconds
The clip should be of good quality and catch and hold the listener’s attention!
The Assessment Objectives
The 4 Assessment Objectives for this unit are:
• AO1 – Review several existing audio clips
• AO2 – Design an audio clip
• AO3 – Create an audio clip
• AO4 – Test the audio clip
PASS - (GCSE Grade C)
Assessment Objective Work to complete
AO1
Review
You must list the good and not so good features of at least 2 different audio clips
AO2
Design
You must describe the aim of your audio clip
You must create a simple storyboard covering the main elements of your audio clip
AO3
Create
The audio clip must be at least 45 seconds long
The audio clip makes some use of: importing components, cutting, copying and pasting, and effects
The audio clip will be exported in a suitable file format
AO4
Test
You must test your audio clip using a test table containing at least 3 tests
You will identify areas for improvement
MERIT – (GCSE Grade B)Assessment Objective Work to complete
AO1
Review
You must give a detailed explanation (a list with reasons) of the good and not so good features of at least 2 different audio clips
You must also identify the aim of the audio clips
AO2
Design
You must describe the aim and audience of your audio clip
You must create a simple storyboard with a clear structure covering the main elements of your audio clip
AO3
Create
The audio clip must be at least 45 seconds long
The audio clip must be appropriate
The audio clip makes good use of: importing components, cutting, copying and pasting, splitting/trimming clips and effects
The audio clip will be exported in a suitable file format
AO4
Test
You must test your audio clip using a test table containing at least 4 tests which cover the main areas of your audio clip
You will identify areas for improvement and action 1 of them
DISTINCTION - (GCSE Grade A)Assessment
ObjectiveWork to complete
AO1
Review
You must give a thorough explanation (a list with developed and justified explanation) of the good and not so good features of at least 2 different audio clips
You must also identify the aim of the audio clips and suggest a range of valid improvements to help the audio clip meet its aims
AO2
Design
You must describe thoroughly the aim and audience of your audio clip
You must create a simple storyboard with a good structure covering all the main elements of your audio clip
AO3
Create
The audio clip must be at least 45 seconds long
The audio clip must be appropriate and meet the identified aims
The audio clip makes good use of: importing components, cutting, copying and pasting, splitting/trimming clips, silencing/fading and effects
The audio clip will be exported in a suitable file format
AO4
Test
You must test your audio clip using a test table containing at least 5 tests
The tests will cover the main areas of your audio clip and will be appropriate
You will identify areas for improvement and action most of them
Folders
Create these folders in your user area:
Unit 22
Unit 22
OCR Nationals
OCR Nationals
AO4AO4AO2AO2 AO3AO3AO1AO1
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