Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2012
Course Code: VART6067C
Course Title: Implement sound designs
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6087 - Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
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
Matt Voigt
Matthew.voigt@rmit.edu.au
Nat Bates
nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
John Phillips
John.phillips@rmit.edu.au
9925 4815
Nominal Hours: 50
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 is designed to give students the skills and knowledge required to implement sound designs for audio-visual productions in the cultural industries. Implementation follows the development of sound design which is covered separately in the course Develop Sound Designs C6087DIGIT.
The course will further develop concepts and practices of sound design, which include audio-visual concepts, audio editing and post production treatments.
Note this guide provides details for both the C6087 & C6087DIGIT program versions of the unit. In C6087DIGIT, the course is deleivered in the local class name Sound 4.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs |
Element: |
Element 2. Oversee the sound-production process |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Element 3. Finalise operations |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Element 1. Confirm sound-design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure that documentation is prepared and updated as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to understand, participate in, and implement various stages of sound production and sound design implementation for screen based media.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
Lectures
Practical class activities
Audio software & hardware use
Independent project based work
Teacher directed project activities
NOTE
Course Guide covers both C6087 (Matt Voigt) & C6087DIGIT (Nat Bates) versions of the unit.
See below for
* Individual Teaching Schedules
* Individual Assessment Guides
for both versions of the unit
Teaching Schedule
Week | C6087 VERSION |
Elements |
|
1 | CLASS CINEMA SOUND SURROUND SOUND IN CINEMA & HOME THEATRE MIXING IN SURROUND FOLEY / ADR |
Lecture | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2,2, 2,3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
2 | CLASS Re Introduction to Pro Tools / Logic and OMF’s Mixing Prac. |
Lecture & Lab session Pro Tools Remix Project Remix Project Due |
1.3, 2.3, 2.7, 2.8, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
3 | CLASS CLASS ADR Recording Dialogue and SFX |
Lecture & Lab session Pro Tools Dialogue & SFX recording project |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
4 | CLASS Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs |
Prac work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
5 | CLASS Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs |
Prac work | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
6 | CLASS Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs |
Prac work Dialogue & SFX recording project due |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1 |
7 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac work | 1.3, 2.3, 2.7 |
8 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 |
9 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac work | 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5 |
10 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Sound Design Mix Meetings | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
11 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Sound Design Mix Meetings | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
12 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Sound Design Mix Meetings | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
13 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Dialogue & SFX recording project | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
14 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Sound Design Mix Meetings | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
15 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Sound Design Mix Meetings |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
16 | REVIEW - FINAL ASSESSMENTS |
Lecture / Prac Work
|
2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 |
Week | C6087DIGIT VERSION |
Elements |
|
1 | Music 1 – leit motif, character music and introduction to Garageband | Commence Formative Assessment Task 1 – MUSIC Commence Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 |
2 | Music 2 – music editing for storytelling | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 | |
3 | Music 3 – MIDI sequencing | Formative Assessment Task 1 – MUSIC DUE | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
4 | Mixing 1 – volumes and compression | Commence Formative Assessment Task 2 – SOUND STORYTELLING | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 |
5 | Mixing 2 – mixing with MIDI parameters | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 3.1 | |
6 | Offscreen Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs |
Formative Assessment Task 2 – SOUND STORYTELLING DUE
|
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1 |
7 | Sound for Individual Project 1 – Production session. | Continue Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT | 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5 |
8 | Sound for TV Commercial 1 - voiceover and spot FX | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 2.8 | |
9 | Sound for TV Commercial 2 – atmos and music | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5 | |
10 | Sound for TV Commercial 3 – mixing | Formative Assessment Task 3 – TV COMMERCIAL | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
11 | Sound for Individual Project 2 – Production session. | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 | |
12 | Sound storytelling 1 – sound design | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 | |
13 | Sound storytelling 2 – sound production | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 | |
14 | Sound storytelling 3 – sound mixing | Formative Assessment Task 4 –SOUND ONLY PIECE | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,1.5, 2.1, 2,2, 2,3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
15 | Sound for Individual Project 3 – Production session. | Continue Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 |
16 | Sound for Individual Project 4 – Production session. |
Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT DUE
|
2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Students should bring:
1 set of closed headphones
1 Data storage medium – EG “Flash” drive
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab for submission.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
C6087 VERSION (Matt Voigt)
Formative Assessment
1. Music remix project in Audio computer lab, using professional audio software applications.
2. Provide ADR, Foley & Sound Design for short animated film sequence.
3. Complete an audio software test.
Summative Assessment
1. Provide or co-ordinate Sound Design & Sound Production for (your) major Screen project.
C6087DIGIT VERSION (Nat Bates)
Formative Assessment
1. Music
2. Sound Storytelling
3. TV Commercial
4. Sound Only Piece
Summative Assessment
1. Provide or co-rdinate Sound Design & Sound Production for major project.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also use graded assessment:
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
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
Feedback
You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. This feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Late Submissions
Please advise teacher in advance if an extension of time or special consideration is required for submission of work. Refer to the course Blackboard site for policy information including information on late submissions.
Plagiarism
RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. Please refer to the website for more information on this 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.
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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