Course Title: Record sound on location

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4295 Certificate IV in Screen and Media

Course Title: Record sound on location

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 35

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

VART6211C

City Campus

TAFE

345T Media and Communication

Face-to-Face

Term1 2013,
Term1 2014

Course Contact: Program Administration

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815

Course Contact Email: mcvet@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

Sound recordists and boom operators apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. They are responsible for recording sound effects and location atmosphere. They are also responsible for using boom mounted microphones and radio microphones to record dialogue in both outdoor and indoor locations. The operation of the boom requires precision and physical stamina to ensure that the optimum quality sound is captured without interfering with camera operation or the movement of actors. Well-developed understanding of how sound is used in screen productions is essential, along with the ability to work cooperatively and sensitively with performers and other production crew members.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CUSSOU406A Record sound on location

Elements:

1. Prepare for location recording

2. Capture dialogue

3. Capture sound effects

4. Finalise sound-recording operations


Learning Outcomes

In this course you will undertake the recording of sound on location, from preparation to final sound recordings.


Overview of Assessment

Practical demonstration of location and studio based recording techniques.