Course Title: Spatial Sound Composition and Diffusion
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Spatial Sound Composition and Diffusion
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PERF2052 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
315H Architecture & Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 1 2010, Sem 1 2011, Sem 2 2012 |
PERF2052 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
320H Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017 |
PERF2052 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023 |
PERF2053 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
315H Architecture & Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2012 |
PERF2053 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
320H Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017 |
PERF2053 |
City Campus |
Postgraduate |
370H Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024 |
Course Coordinator: Jeffrey Hannam
Course Coordinator Phone: Please email
Course Coordinator Email: jeffrey.hannam@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: School of Design, RMIT University, City Campus
Course Coordinator Availability: Please email
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
This course introduces you to spatial sound composition and diffusion practices through a practical immersion using a specialist Sound Diffusion System for spatialised sound performances and the rendering of space through sound. This approach provides a practical and evaluative means of testing sonic and temporal characteristics for the purposes of designing products, environments, and experiences. Through experiments, workshops, and projects you will develop a working understanding of sound diffusion practices and the technical requirements for composing a sound based design using a multichannel system.
This course is a component of a major and minor offered by the Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
Program Learning Outcomes
This course contributes to the following Bachelor of Industrial Design (Honours) program learning outcomes:
- Collaborate with communities, specialists, and key stakeholders to respond to design challenges in complex, diverse and multi-disciplinary settings.
- Articulate complex design ideas with respect for diverse audiences using an adaptable range of technologies, techniques, and modes of representation.
- Demonstrate and continue to develop a working knowledge of the diverse, technological, environmental, and cultural systems that industrial design practice contributes to.
If you are taking this course as an option course or as part of a minor, this course will complement the learning outcomes you are developing in your program.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Develop practical skills and knowledge for production and presentations using spatial sound diffusion in a range of media.
- Prepare electroacoustic composition(s) and supporting documentation for public performance.
- Analyse, reflect and communicate concepts related to spatial sound composition and diffusion using digital media, in ‘sound-only’ and audio/visual contexts.
- Develop an understanding of, and practical skills for, creating spatial sound diffusions that will enhance the listener experience.
Overview of Learning Activities
You will be actively engaged in a range of learning activities such as lectures, workshops, presentations, field recordings, site visits and sound diffusion activities. Delivery may be face-to-face, online or a mix of both.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
To effectively participate in coursework, either on, or away from campus, you are advised to obtain (as a minimum) the following:
- Design and documentation equipment including a personal computer of an appropriate specification, course specific software, a digital camera or mobile phone.
When on campus you will have access to and will utilise the School of Design workshop facilities, specialist computer labs and software, and 2D and 3D printing facilities.
Course specific resources such as readings, reference lists, access to specialist software, video demonstrations and class notes will be provided online.
There are services and resources available to support your learning through the University Library. The Library provides guides on academic referencing and subject specialist help as well as a range of study support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the RMIT student website.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and your development against the program learning outcomes.
Ungraded course
Please note that this course is ungraded. That means you will receive either a Pass Grade (PX) or a Fail Grade (NN) on completion.
The assessment task percentage weightings give you an indication of the volume and significance of the work required relative to the whole course experience.
For assessment tasks due for submission during the relevant semester teaching period, if you receive a Fail Grade on work submitted you will have one week to address the specific feedback and resubmit for reassessment. For assessment tasks due after the conclusion of classes this option is not available.
To successfully complete this course, you need to have passed all assessment tasks.
Courses with a PX grade structure are automatically excised from the calculation of your Grade Point Average (GPA) and are not included in the calculation of Weighted Academic Mark (WAM) for embedded Bachelor Honours programs.
This approach to grading and assessment is aimed at ensuring each course is inclusive of student diversity and prior learning and capabilities can be developed as is appropriate to your discipline and interests.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Appreciation, 10% CLO 1
Assessment 2: Spatial Sound design exercises, 30% CLO 2
Assessment 3: Performance, 30% CLO 3
Assessment 4: Project documentation, 30% CLO 4
Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures, and instructions.