Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
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
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Teacher: Nat Bates
Phone: 99254815
Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Teacher: Matt Voigt
Phone: 99254815
mathew.voigt@rmit.edu.au
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: |
1. Confirm sound-design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Oversee the sound- production process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3. Finaliseoperations |
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
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
In class activities may include:
• lectures
• peer teaching and class presentations
• group discussion
• online research
• independent project based work
• teacher directed group activities/projects
Out of class activities may include:
• online research
• independent project based work
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Learning is based around audio lab environment, and may include:
* Lectures
* Research
* Practical assigment work
Teaching Schedule
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
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.
| Week | Class | Assignment Dates & Homework | Elements |
| 1 | Music 1 – leit motif, character music and introduction to Garageband |
Commence Formative Assessment Task 1 – MUSIC Commence Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT |
1,2 |
| 2 | Music 2 – music editing for storytelling | 1,2 | |
| 3 | Music 3 – MIDI sequencing | Formative Assessment Task 1 – MUSIC DUE | 1,2,3 |
| 4 | Mixing 1 – volumes and compression | Commence Formative Assessment Task 2 – SOUND STORYTELLING | 1,2 |
| 5 | Mixing 2 – mixing with MIDI parameters | 1,2 | |
| 6 | Offscreen sound and audio led edits | Formative Assessment Task 2 – SOUND STORYTELLING DUE | 1,2,3 |
| 7 | Sound for Individual Project 1 – Production session. |
Continue Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT |
1,2 |
| 8 | Sound for TV Commercial 1 - voiceover and spot FX | ||
| 9 | Sound for TV Commercial 2 – atmos and music | ||
| 10 | Sound for TV Commercial 3 – mixing | Formative Assessment Task 3 – TV COMMERCIAL | 1,2,3 |
| 11 | Sound for Individual Project 2 – Production session. | Continue Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT | 1,2,3 |
| Mid Semester Break | |||
| 12 | Sound storytelling 1 – sound design | 1,2 | |
| 13 | Sound storytelling 2 – sound production | 1,2 | |
| 14 | Sound storytelling 3 – sound mixing | Formative Assessment Task 4 –SOUND ONLY PIECE | 1,2,3 |
| 15 | Sound for Individual Project 4 – Production session. | 1,2,3 | |
| 16 | Sound for Individual Project 5S – Production session. | Summative Assessment Task – MAJOR PROJECT DUE | 1,2,3 |
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
| Week | Class content | Elements | |
| 1 |
CLASS CINEMA SOUND SURROUND SOUND IN CINEMA & HOME THEATRE MIXING IN SURROUND FOLEY / ADR |
Lecture | 1 |
| 2 |
CLASS Analyze Tropfest finalist movies vs short movies with bad sound. Re Introduction to Pro Tools / Logic and OMF’s Mixing Prac. |
Lecture
|
1,2 |
| 3 |
CLASS / Consultation ADR Recording Dialogue and SFX |
Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2, |
| 7 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs |
Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 8 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 9 | Working on Sound Recording For Films and Sound Design Briefs | Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 10 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 11 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 12 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation |
1,2,3 |
| 13 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS |
Prac Work/Consulation Dialogue & SFX project |
1,2,3 |
| 14 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Prac Work/Consulation
Dialogue & SFX project |
1,2,3 |
| 15 | INDIVIDUAL MEETINGS & MIX SESSIONS | Prac Work/Consulation
Dialogue & SFX project |
1,2,3 |
| 16 |
REVIEW - FINAL ASSESSMENTS |
Prac Work/Consulation Major sound design project |
1,2,3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
External firewire/USB drive, 1 pair of high quality headphones
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media
Students should bring the following to studio sessions:
1 Data storage medium – EG 1tb external hard disk, with both Firewire 800 & USB 2.0 connections. Ideally an additional Firewire 400 connection would be an advantage.
One Firewire 800 > 800 cable
One Firewire 800 > 400 cable or adapter
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 as essential building blocks for more substantial
summative assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to
complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a
satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments
and a grade for the summative assessment.
For further information on the grading system and criteria used,
please refer to the course blackboard site.
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Interactive Digital Media)
Formative Assessment
1. Music
2. Sound Storytelling
3. TV Commercial
4. Sound Only Piece
Summative Assessment
1. Provide or co-ordinate Sound Design & Sound Production for major project. (Due week 16)
C6087 Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Screen)
Formative Assessment
* Sound Design for supplied ADR & Foley project. (Due Week 12)
Summative Assessment
* Provide or co-ordinate Sound Design & Sound Production for (your) major Screen project. (Due week 16)
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 (not graded) are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent with Pass
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
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.
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.
Feedback
You will receive spoken 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 feedback at RMIT http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
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. 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. Special consideration, appeals and discipline http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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 go to Academic Integrity http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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