Course Title: Perform advanced sound editing

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2015

Course Code: VART6074C

Course Title: Perform advanced sound editing

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in Sound Production

Course Contact : program Administration

Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815

Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Teacher: Anthony Norris

 

Phone:    (03) 9925 4268

Email: tok.norris@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 65

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 performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing. This involves assessing the quality of original recorded sound against production requirements, determining the scope of the sound-editing project, preparing source materials for sound editing, editing sound in line with production requirements, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Please note that course delivery will be broken into two parts; theory and practical.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing

Element:

1Prepare for sound editing

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Participate in pre-production meetings with relevant personnel to discuss production requirements and procedures
1.2 Check that necessary copyright releases have been organised
1.3 Consider the impact of different release sound formats when planning editing work
1.4 Check sound equipment to ensure it is operational and appropriate for the task
1.5 Prepare a team work plan as required and brief relevant personnel accordingly
1.6 Obtain original sound sources and assess their quality against production requirements
1.7 Check any documentation in the receipt and preparation of original recordings and copies for productions
1.8 Advise where sound sources do not meet quality and production requirements and propose options to resolve issues as required
1.9 Anticipate problems that may arise during the editing process and plan accordingly
 

Element:

2Edit complex sound sequences

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Check the format of all sound sources, ensuring it is compatible with editing software, equipment and media output
2.2 Critically listen to sound sources to determine the extent and range of required edits
2.3 Manipulate editing software and equipment to produce required outcomes and to resolve identified problems
2.4 Work sensitively and constructively with relevant personnel to achieve best production outcomes
 

Element:

3Create overall sound context

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Determine the purpose for which sound is being used in productions
3.2 Identify, select and/or produce appropriate sound effects or elements
3.3 Apply knowledge and understanding of sonic lexicon to enhance final creative outcomes
3.4 Note sound effects and elements on spotting sheets
3.5 Incorporate sound effects and elements to meet creative requirements
 

Element:

4Finalise editing operations

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Participate in spotting sessions with relevant personnel and make adjustments to mix as required
4.2 Ensure that final files are in the correct format
4.3 Manage the quality check of the final sound mix in line with enterprise procedures and production requirements
4.4 Archive edited audio files and complete associated documentation according to enterprise procedures
4.5 Ensure that work environment is left clean and ready for the next user
4.6 In collaboration with support personnel, organise and maintain sound effects libraries for future productions
4.7 Provide feedback to other team members as required
4.8 Evaluate own performance against technical and creative criteria and note areas for improvement
 

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this unit you will achieve an understanding of the principles governing digital audio recording devices and the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing.


Details of Learning Activities

In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• work shopping of students’ own projects

Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work

 


Teaching Schedule


 

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Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.


 

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Class content

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Elements


 

CLASS PLAN 2015: Advanced Sound Editing THEORY Component: WEEKS 1 ~ 8 Lecture

Semester 1

Class 1

Overview of Learning Outcomes & Assessments.

Binary, Digital Sampling & Nyquist’s Theorem

Introduction &

Stage 1

1

Class 2

Anti-Alias Filters

Over-sampling & Interpolation

Stage 2


 

1

Class 3

Dithering: Word Length Reduction

Stage 3


 

1

Class 4

Error Checking

Storage, Interleaving & Retrieval

Stage 4

1

Class 5

Parity, R2R Ladder

Stage 5

1

Class 6

Revision

Stage 6

1

Class 7

The Compact Disc for Audio, including an overview of SA-CD (Super Audio CD) & DSD (Direct Stream Digital)

CD-DA & DSD

1

Class 8

Written TEST: Short Answer & Multiple Choice

Written Exam

1

CLASS PLAN 2015: Advanced Sound Editing PRACTICAL: WEEKS 9 ~ 16 & SEM 2 Computer Lab

Semester 1

Class 1

Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments.

Introduction to AVID Pro Tools software

Constructing a Session: Tracks, Aux, Sub-Groups, & Masters.

Introduction

1 - 5

Class 2

Grid Alignment to Audio (Basic)

Skill Set 1

1 - 5

Class 3

Grid Alignment to Audio (Intermediate)

Skill Set 1

1 - 5

Class 4

Grid Alignment to Audio (Advanced)

Skill Set 1

1 - 5

Class 5

Track Automation & Region Editing

Skill Set 2

1 - 5

Class 6

Mixing Skills with Pro Tools software

Skill Set 2

1 - 5

Class 7

Advanced Track & Plug-in Automation

Skill Set 3

1 - 5

Class 8

Mixing Skills with Pro Tools

Skill Set 3

1 - 5

Semester 2

Class 1

Delivery of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING

Skill Set 4

3, 4

ASSESS

Assessment of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING EXAM

Skill Set 4

3, 4

Class 3

Delivery of Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING

Skill Set 5

1 - 4

Class 4

Implement Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING

Skill Set 5

1 - 4

Class 5

ELASTIC AUDIO

Skill Set 6

1 - 4

Class 6

TIME & SIGNATURES: Inserting & Deleting Time from Sessions

Skill Set 7

1 - 4

Class 7

Overview & Commencement of ASE Major Project

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4

Class 8

MAJOR PROJECT

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4

Class 9

MAJOR PROJECT

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4

Class 10

MAJOR PROJECT

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4

Class 11

MAJOR PROJECT

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4

Class 12

Compacting Files. Completion & Submission of Major Project.

MAJOR PROJECT

1 - 4


 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

For theory classes: ‘Digital audio theory study note’s and other web-based resources as presented by your teacher.
For practical classes: All resources are provided via the server housing all relevant exercises and documents.


References

Prescribed texts as presented at orientation. Internet sites like www.avid.com.
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.


Other Resources

 

You will provide:

 

 

 

For theory classes: A pen and notebook with chapter dividers for note taking in lectures. A Calculator is NOT required for this subject.

For practical classes: Your own studio quality headphones & external storage device (Thunderbolt or USB 2.0 or above).


Overview of Assessment

Assessment tasks include a theory test, drum playlist editing, dialogue editing skills and a major project


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Once you have demonstrated competency, your major project will be graded (refer to myRMIT for grading rubric). Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.


Ungraded Assessment
THEORY:
1. Short answer and multiple-choice written questionnaire on the elements and underpinning technical knowledge in this unit, held in class 8.
2. Drum Playlist Editing, held in classes 3-4, Semester 2
• Retrieve Recorded data from Prac. Ex. 4 Drum Recording (as part of BUSM6224C: Manage Production Requirements)
• Apply Skill Set delivered in Lab class
• Present Final Edit to Teacher for Assessment & Feedback
3. Dialogue Editing Skills, held in class 2, Semester 2
• Source data provided on RMIT server
• Apply Editing Skill Set delivered in Lab class
• Deliver final Dialogue audio file to Server
• Feedback & Assessment provided in Semester 2 

Graded Assessment
4. ASE Major Project, held in classes 8-11, Semester 2
• See Criteria on RMIT Server
• Apply all elements of skill sets delivered in lab class
• Deliver entire project to server for assessment & feedback

Grading criteria for this assessment 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
 


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Other Information

 

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students

 

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. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.

 

Cover Sheet for Submissions

 

 

 

You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.

Assessment and Feedback (web link)

You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Student Progress (web link)

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)

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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
 

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