Audio production
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Why this why now
Pupils are ready to expand their media creation skills by working with audio as well as images and text. This unit introduces the process of recording and editing sound to produce a podcast, building technical knowledge of sound-based input and output devices. Pupils explore issues of ownership and copyright, understanding the importance of using audio responsibly. By learning to record, edit and combine multiple tracks in software they develop the skills to create engaging audio content which provides a foundation for more complex multimedia projects they will create.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand that audio is a media artefact useable on digital devices.
- Pupils recognise that digital devices can receive a variety of inputs.
- Pupils have experience of planning and implementing simple computer-based projects.
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils are ready to expand their media creation skills by working with audio as well as images and text. This unit introduces the process of recording and editing sound to produce a podcast, building technical knowledge of sound-based input and output devices. Pupils explore issues of ownership and copyright, understanding the importance of using audio responsibly. By learning to record, edit and combine multiple tracks in software they develop the skills to create engaging audio content which provides a foundation for more complex multimedia projects they will create.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils understand that audio is a media artefact useable on digital devices.
- Pupils recognise that digital devices can receive a variety of inputs.
- Pupils have experience of planning and implementing simple computer-based projects.
Audio production
In this unit pupils will discover the input and output devices required to work with sound digitally. They will discuss the ownership of digital audio and the copyright implications of duplicating the work of others. Pupils will develop skills in editing and track manipulation by creating a podcast.
6 lessons in unit
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