Course Title: Specify sound systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: VART5745C
Course Title: Specify sound systems
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5198 - Diploma of Creative Industries
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: Steven Ward
Phone: 03 9925 4345
Email: steven.ward@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
The purpose of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to interpret production requirements, research and identify sound equipment components, determine the set up of sound systems, prepare sound plans and direct implementation to fulfill the requirements for sound production.
After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
• Interpret production requirements
• Research and identify sound equipment components
• Prepare sound plans and production documents
• Direct the requirements for sound productions
• Use the features of digital signal processors
• Understand the requirements of an integrated sound system
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU23A Specify sound systems |
Element: |
Produce sound plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Produce sound plan in accordance with production requirements |
Element: |
establish brief for sound system |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Liaise with the appropriate personnel to ascertain the requirements of the project |
Element: |
liase with others to implement sound plan |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure that all parties meet their obligations, adhere to quality standards and work within project requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you wil be able to make informed decisions regarding the production requirements for both temporary and permanent sound system installations
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
demonstrations
workshops
practical exercises
reading set texts
You will be responsible for your lerning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
| CLASS # | PLANNED CLASS ACTIVITIES | ELEMENTS |
| 1 |
Introduction and Installation Overview Interpreting a Brief Clients and the tender process |
1.1 - 1.4 |
| 2 |
Digital Audio and sampling Digital Audio Protocols, DSP control Software Interfaces, Ethersound |
1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 3 |
Acoustic Modelling Softwre Technical Drawings and Design Acoustic analysis, control and legislation |
1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 4 |
Acoustic Modelling Software Technical Drawings and Design Acoustic analysis, control and legislation |
1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 5 |
Electrical Safety, Rigging requirements, OH&S The installation process |
1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 6 | Time for Group Collaboration and consultation | 1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 7 | Rehearsal and preparation for presentation | 1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 8 | PRESENTATION GROUP 1 | 1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 9 | PRESENTATION GROUP 2 | 1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
| 10 | PRESENTATION GROUP 3 | 1.1 - 1.4 2.1 - 2.3 3.1 - 3.5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
"The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook" 3rd Edition, Davis & Jones, Hal Leonard Publishing |
|
'Rane Pro Audio Reference Handbook', Rane Corporation |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information |
Other Resources
Refer Second Year Book and Materials List
Overview of Assessment
Learning activities will consist of :
demonstrations
workshops
practical exercises
reading set texts.
A series of practical task relating to live mixing and location recording at a commercial venue and the production of a resulting DVD.
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency iun this course you wil need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. you will receive feedback on all assessment.
You will be assessed using the following methods:
1. Technical Operation, due TBA (20%)
This task requires evidence of skills and knowledge relating to sufficiently operating a sound system.
2. Multimedia presentation, due weeks 8 - 10 (30%)
This task is a formal presentation of a sound system design to a group of peers.
3. Sound System, Plan and Design, due week 10 (50%)
This is an assessment of the learner’s ability to prepare the documents required for the design, preparation and installation of an advanced sound system
The details on 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:
80 - 100% HD High Distinction
70 - 79% DI Distinction
60 - 69% CR Credit
50 - 59% CA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
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:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y;STATUS=A;PAGE_AUTHOR=Andrea%20Syers;SECTION=1;
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