Course Title: Mix live audio
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6072C
Course Title: Mix live audio
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Contact
Program Administration - Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone
03 9925 4976
Course Contact Email
adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff:
Teacher: Michael Pollard
Phone: 9925 4325
Email: michael.pollard@rmit.edu.au
Teacher: Paul Thomas
Phone: 9925 4325
Email: paul.thomas@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 140
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live performance. As such it builds on other units dealing with the set-up and operation of basic audio equipment. With a focus on the basic practical approaches required to work in today’s entry level live sound environment, you will be exposed to a range of preparatory process, audio hardware and interconnectivity standards. The unit defines a minimum standard for the mixing of live audio. This unit will set-up essential approaches to you to develop their own skills.
This is the designated Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course for C4276/C4276A Certificate IV in Sound Production. This course includes a WIL experience in which your knowledge and skills will be applied and assessed in a workplace context and where feedback from industry and/or community is integral to your experience.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUESOU04C Mix live audio |
Element: |
1.Tune and balance audio equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Power up equipment and check to ensure it is in working order. |
Element: |
2. Mix audio sources. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Mix audio to produce the required audio level and tonal balance in accordance with production requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. You will acquire the essential approaches and skills for live sound production and operation of associated equipment.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Class lectures
• Group activities
• Hands-on activities in small groups
• Location/venue exposure
Out of class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Online research and reporting
• Webinars
• Reading of provided notes/excerpts of industry publications
• Blogs
Teaching Schedule
SEMESTER 1:
Live sound production sessions are made available to students throughout the year. Students keep a log of hours accrued.
There will be an introductory lecture to the cohort in mid Sem 1 to provide an overview to the course and confirm time and dates of initial guest lectures to be held in Sem 1.
SOLDERING note this is a separate set of classes w/ Mr Paul Thomas -
> Please Note there shall be individual costs for materials to be paid by each student directly to the teacher of the class.
Wk 1 Repair & Maintain Cabling
Wk 2 Construction of TS connectors
Wk 3 Construciton of TRS connectors
Wk 4 Construciton of XLR connectors
Wk 5 Construciton of Y-Cable connectors
Wk 6 Feedback & Review
SEMESTER 2:
>ANY ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE CAN ONLY RECEIVE A "CAG" RESULT<
Classroom instruction, practical demonstration, practical application & assessment (See semester 2).
Live sound sessions continue.
MIX LIVE AUDIO note this is a separate set of classes w/ Michael Pollard
Class 1 (wk8) Intro to Mix Live Audio - review of assessment and discussion of technology - intro to documents (Line Lists)
Class 2 (wk9) Tuning - part 1 - monitors - intro to EQ of a speaker system, signal flow revision and gain structure -Commence assessments B2,3,4
Class 3 (wk10) Tuning - part 2 - FOH - continue of system EQ procedures - Assessments B2,3,4
Class 4 (wk11) Digital - part 1 - overview of the state of digital desk and PreSonus Studio Live - Assessment B5
Class 5 (wk12) Digital - part 2 - continue PreSonus Studio Live mix exercises in small groups as per roster - Assessment B5
Class 6 (wk13) Capture Tools - overview of various DI’s mics, clips, stands and tools for capture of stage sources - intro to Live Sound Kit - Assessment B1 DUE
Class 7 (wk14) System Set-Up - Dry run simulated set-up of full system with rec split - review of Radio Ads from OPAE as signal source. Assessment B6 & 7 DUE
Class 8 (wk15) Location Workshop - practical session held at a venue with a band including full soundcheck and set run with rec split - team task and allocations apply.
>ANY ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE CAN ONLY RECEIVE A "CAG" RESULT<
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
LIVE AUDIO - The Art Of Mixing A Show by Dave Swallow |
978-0-240-816 |
LIVE SOUND MIXING - by Duncan Fry |
0 646 11235 X |
References
Other Resources
Each student should have a basic tool kit to ensure all practical classes are attended with required equipment.
Students are encouraged to supply their own ear plugs for hearing protection.
Students are encouraged to source their own independant Live Sound experience to suppliment course experiences. The Blog is an excellent opportunity for this experience to be sourced.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include practical exercises in cable repair & maintenance and microphone-handling , setting up and tuning a speaker system, audio mixing and operating live audio production software and produciton of live sound reinforcement.
Assessment Tasks
>ANY ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE CAN ONLY RECEIVE A "CAG" RESULT<
Formative Assessment
A1. Construction of TS connector & cable. Due Week 2
A2. Construction of TRS connector & cable. Due Week 3
A3. Construction of XLR connector & cable. Due Week 4
A4. Construction of Y-cable. Due week 5
MIX LIVE AUDIO CLASSES
B2 - SET-UP - Cable rolling, Mic Stand MultiCore - competant demonstration of essential cable skills and stand use DUE MLA CLASS 4
B3 - CONSOLE operation - Gain Structure and basic analog desk set-up and use to achieve basic signal flow control DUE MLA CLASS 4
B6 - ON-LINE VIDEO - view supplied on-line video and complete attached questionare on Blackboard DUE MLA CLASS 7
B7 - BLOG - indivual attendance of at least 3 separate industry located events/shows/gigs with supporting BLOG entry DUE MLA WEEK 7
Summative Assessment
Practical Audio Mixing Skills will be assessed via hands-on practical set-ups in the following key procedures - due week 16 / semester 2 (to be conducted between weeks 9-16, semester 2);
B1 - Line List & Stage Plot - completion of industry standard planning documents - DUE MLA CLASS 7
B4 - System Tuning - Demonstrate ability to tune a speaker system using basics of mic and EQ - DUE MLA CLASS 7
B5 - Mix Operation and Creation - Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and create a basic mix via a digital console - DUE MLA CLASS 7
The details of these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved-Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
>ANY ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE CAN ONLY RECEIVE A "CAG" RESULT<
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
>ANY ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION RECEIVED AFTER DUE DATE CAN ONLY RECEIVE A "CAG" RESULT<
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please refer to the following URL for extensions and special consideration:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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