Course Title: Compile audio material for broadcast
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6079C
Course Title: Compile audio material for broadcast
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Dave Hannan
Phone: 9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 30
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 course will provide an introduction to a number of key areas of current technology and work practice used in the audio sphere of the broadcast industry in Australia.
Please note : this course guide is relevent only to Sound Group 1E
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUFSOU302A Compile audio material for broadcast |
Element: |
Element 1 Prepare to record audio material |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Confirm production requirements and deadlines with |
Element: |
Element 2 Record audio material on location |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Element 3 Edit audio material using digital editing systems |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Element: |
Element 4 Submit edited material for broadcast |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 |
Learning Outcomes
This unit covers the skills and knowledge necessary for audio production within broadcast environments such as television and radio related industries.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning will consist of classroom based knowledge delivery, augmented by practical application exercises.
Delivery modes will include:
Lectures
Group Discussion
Research (including online)
Independent project based work
Teacher directed activities
Class exercises and paractical work
In & out of class activities
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Class Content | Elements |
Class 1 | Introduction to and history of broadcast audio technology in Australia. | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 2 |
Class 2 | Microphone selection and deployment for television sound engineers. | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 3 | EVS networked vision/audio recording and replay systems The broadcast routing switcher Networked post-production systems |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 4 | Broadcast Audio sound mixing techniques. | Element 3 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 Element 4 |
Class 5 | Broadcast communications systems. | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 |
Class 6 | Audio for sports broadcasting |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 7 | Practical assessment feeback and review | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 8 | Assessment 1 due Assessment Review |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 9 | Audio laboratory practical work | Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 10 |
Audio laboratory practical work Assessment 2 due |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2.5, 2.6 Element 3 Element 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You will be required to retain all supplied resources, and are advised to arrange necessary internet access for work outside of class, and possess a flash drive storage device for backup and storage.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will be made through knowledge tests and practical project work.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment.
ASSESSMENT 1
Knowledge test on broadcast technology. Due class 8.
ASSESSMENT 2
Produce an audio post-production segment for broadcast from supplied media. Due class 10.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
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
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student progress policy
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.
Special consideration appeals and discipline:
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
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