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1. UAL Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology
Students Name
Project Title Audio
Unit(s) Exploring Audio
Production
and Technology
Unit
No
05 Tutor(s)
C.Pulleyn
L. Lount
S. Langford
Project Dates Start Date (w/c) 19/02/18 Deadline Date (w/c) 12/03/18
Aims
A local community radio station is requesting content from York 16-24 year olds to diversify their
output. They have requested that the piece is factual or fictional, but must reflect the correct
conventions for this radio form and can focus on a topic of their choice.
Aims
This unit will require the student to develop an original concept based upon a topic/theme/story of their
choosing. Learners will be required to employ their research and planning skills to inform their production
decisions.
By the end of this unit you will;
1. Develop ideas for audio media production
2. Be able to research podcasts and radio broadcasts and apply the research to your production
3. Be able to plan and create an audio product
The tasks set below are only indicative of what you can do to fulfil the required criteria. If you wish to
be assessed through alternative methods (video/audio recordings, discussions with tutor,
commentaries etc.) inform your tutor and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
The task numbers listed correspond against documents available on Blackboard to complete your
work. However if you would like to use/create your own or utilise alternative ways of
demonstrating/submitting your work, talk with your tutor.
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2. UAL Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology
Tasks/Notes
Task 1 - Idea Generation 1.1
You must generate ideas to consider options and production methods of what you could
create for your project. You must complete;
 Mind Map of 3 potential ideas you could make
 Mind Map of your final idea
 Mood Board exploring related/inspirational images
 Informal Pitch to tutor (to discuss suitability)
Task 2 - Product Research 1.1 & 2.1
You now need to explore existing products similar to your own to develop your ideas. You
must look at least 3 existing products. After your analysis, provide a summary of what
aspects of the research will influence your final product. When researching and analysing
existing products discuss;
 Audio construction- use of sound effects, narration, music, pace, tone
 Audience appeal- how does it make its audience want to buy/watch/play it?
You must also complete a brief audience profile referencing the age range, gender,
psychographic and social status of your product. Reference potential content that would
appeal to each group.
Task 3 - Production Experiments 1.2 & 3.1
You need to experiment in your chosen medium. Make something similar but unrelated to
your chosen idea.
Do not make it a version of your final product; it is an experiment. Provide a brief reflection of
the processes you used and how it has been useful.
Task 4 - Formal Proposal 2.1
Finalise your concept in a formal written format discussing your idea’s;
 Working title
 Purpose
 Genre
 Content
 Audience
 Legal and Ethical Considerations

3. UAL Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology
Tasks/Notes
Task 5 - Pre-Production 1.2, 3.1 & 3.2
Complete pre-production work relevant to your concept referencing;
 Resources
 Contingency Planning (considering what could go wrong and how it could be fixed)
 Health & Safety (considering how someone could be harmed during production and
how it could be avoided)
 Schedule
Task 6 - Production and Reflection 3.2
Produce your planned products following your schedule and pre-production work.
You must also reflect upon your work. At the end of each working day, print-screen your work
within the program you are using and reflect upon your work. Discuss the tools and
processes used in your production. Log your thoughts and feelings about your work.
Task 7 - Evaluation 3.2
Reflect upon your work discussing;
 The strengths and weaknesses of your;
o Planning
o Research
o Time Management
 The aural (the way it sounds) qualities of your work
 The audience appeal of your work
 Strengths and weaknesses of the overall product
Employ timecodes whenever possible to provide clear illustrative examples of the topics you
are discussing.

4. UAL Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology
Students Name
Project Title Audio
Unit(s) Exploring Audio
Production
and Technology
Unit
No
05 Tutor(s)
C.Pulleyn
L. Lount
S. Langford
Assessment
In order to be assessed for this assignment you must complete the following work and submit it by the required time.
Below are the stages with the corresponding assessment criteria as outlined in the unit specifications.
Task (s) Grading Criteria
Fail Pass
1 & 2 Failure to complete work to an appropriate
standard and submit by the allocated
deadline
1.1 Use a range of skills to inform and
develop ideas for creative production.
3 & 6 Failure to complete work to an appropriate
standard and submit by the allocated
deadline
1.2 Assess the effectiveness of technology
skills in solving an audio production problem.
2, 4 & 5 Failure to complete work to an appropriate
standard and submit by the allocated
deadline
2.1 Use contextual awareness to support the
development of ideas for audio production.
3 & 6 Failure to complete work to an appropriate
standard and submit by the allocated
deadline
3.1 Use creative media methods and skills for
audio-based production.
6, 7 & 8 Failure to complete work to an appropriate
standard and submit by the allocated
deadline
3.2 Assess the effectiveness of selected
methods and skills to communicate ideas.