Course Title: Manage production of sound recordings
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: PERF5074C
Course Title: Manage production of sound recordings
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Anthony Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4268
Email: anthony.norris@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
In this course you will learn specific skills related to live recording of improvised music in small to mid-sized venues. You will also liaison with artist(s) and conduct pre-production planning as well as the mixing of live recordings (in stereo).
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU602A Manage production of sound recordings |
Element: |
1 Clarify Sound-recording brief |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in production meetings with relevant personnel to confirm the vision, sound concepts, production values and expected outcomes for recording projects |
Element: |
2 Organise resources |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and confirm production staff requirements and recruit personnel needed for recording projects |
Element: |
3 Prepare for production of sound recordings |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Ensure that arrangements are in place for ongoing communication with relevant personnel so that artistic vision can be achieved and resources are available when required |
Element: |
4 Manage recording sessions |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Ensure that communication in sessions and production meetings is comprehensive and constructive and that documentation is completed correctly |
Element: |
5 Maintain effective communication with production staff & artists |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Ensure that agendas for production meetings are planned and circulated to all relevant parties in advance and that discussion of concerns is encouraged to establish and achieve planned artistic outcomes |
Element: |
6 Manage post-production |
Performance Criteria: |
6.1 Ensure that all components of post-production mix meet agreed production values |
Element: |
7 Evaluate production of sound recordings |
Performance Criteria: |
7.1 Discuss and obtain agreement from relevant personnel about evaluation techniques |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have achieved the skills and knowledge required to: plan and carry out live recordings with small ensembles and mix them in stereo; produce a Red Book Master CD-DA and have observed the mastering process by a professional mastering engineer.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• Set-up for a live recording
• Operation skills
• Mixing Techniques (including on-line content)
• Approaches to the mastering process
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• Artist research & liaison (incl. on-line content)
• Research of equipment features & suitability (On-line Content)
Teaching Schedule
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 content | Other | Elements covered |
Week 1 | Course Overview. Work Group allocations. Artist & Record date allocations. Prep. Of Artist Research & Liaison. |
Introduction | 1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 5.1-5.3 |
Week 2 | In class set-up of Live recording system. Overview of Microphone Kit, suggested application & placements. |
LIVE Set-up | 1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 3 | Final summary of Artists & Record dates, Mastering & Mix sessions. | Artist & Program Summary | 1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 5.1-5.3 |
Week 4 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 1 | 1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 5 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 2 | 1.1-1.3, 2.1-2.4, 3.1-3.6, 4.1-4.5, 5.1-5.3, 7.1~7.5 |
Week 6 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 3 MIX 1 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1~7.5 |
Week 7 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 4 MIX 2 MASTER 1 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 8 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 5 MIX 3 MASTER 2 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 9 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 6 MIX 4 MASTER 3 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 10 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 7 MIX 5 MASTER 4 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 11 | LIVE RECORDING @ Bennett’s Lane, City. 7:00pm ~ 12:30am | RECORD 8 MIX 6 MASTER 5 |
1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Week 12 | MIXING & MASTERING of previous recordings | MIX 7 MASTER 6 |
2.1-2.4 5.1-5.3 |
Week 13 | MIXING & MASTERING of previous recordings | MIX 8 MASTER 7 |
2.1-2.4 5.1-5.3 |
Week 14 | MIXING & MASTERING of previous recordings | MASTER 8 | 2.1-2.4, 5.1-5.3 |
Week 15 | MIXING & MASTERING of previous recordings | EXTRA SESSION ALLOCATION | 2.1-2.4 5.1-5.3 |
Week 16 | Final Listening sessions and course summary: Studio TBC | Final Class | 1.1-1.3 2.1-2.4 3.1-3.6 4.1-4.5 5.1-5.3 7.1-7.5 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
•Recommended texts listed during orientation, all of which are housed in RMIT the libraries of the city campus. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You will provide:
• Your own Studio quality Headphones & External Storage device (recommend FW800 or FW400).
• 2 Blank CD-R’s for live recording stereo archive.
• Own transport for late night recordings, generally finished by 1:00am.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include research and liaise with artist(s) prior to recording, taking part in the live recording at a nominated venue, mixing the recording in stereo to industry standards, attend a mastering session of the mixed audio.
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 the 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.
Formative Assessment
1. Research & liaise with artist(s) prior to recording. (Incl. line-up of ensemble & production requirements).
2. Attend, transport & set-up LIVE recording system at venue.
3. Attend and observe a Mastering session for Stereo mix.
(Formative assessments undertaken in small groups - assessment times will be undertaken between weeks 3 - 15 as advised)
Summative Assessment
Undertake stereo mix of recorded performance, applying selection criteria received from artist(s) (Due week 16).
Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CA Competent Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
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
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
All students must complete a submission cover sheet for each piece of submitted work.
Plagiarism - RMIT has a strict policy on plagiarism. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Copyright
All students have access to the myRMIT copyright shell. The myRMIT copyright shell contains information on copyright, plus also examples on how to use copyright works as part of your projects and assignments.
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:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration/online
Student Progress Committee
This committee promotes the early identification of students who are not achieving acceptable academic performance. The committee provides identified students with assistance and seeks to ensure such students are aware of the range of support services available to them at the University. Student Progress Committee (SPC)
Student Feedback
Students are offered opportunities to provide feedback through a variety of mechanisms including online surveys conducted at the end of each course or semester, student complaints and Student Staff Consultative Committees
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