Course Title: Set up and operate audio system control networks

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: VART6064C

Course Title: Set up and operate audio system control networks

School: 345T Media and Communication

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6104 - Advanced Diploma of Sound Production

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

Dan Flett

dan.flett@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 120

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 will give you the opportunity to understand and determine audio networks and give you the skills to set up hardware components and ensure the correct function or all relevant systems


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUESOU12B Set up and operate audio system control networks

Element:

Element 1. Determine network requirements

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Liaise with relevant stakeholders to establish system requirements.
1.2 Investigate available system resources and ascertain
capabilities.
1.3 Draw an accurate system flow chart with all components
in correct order.
1.4 Correctly allocate audio stage boxes where analogue
audio is required.
1.5 Determine audio schedules with allowance for preset system configurations and dynamic system changes in accordance with needs.

Element:

Element 2. Set-up control network

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assemble network topography in accordance with system needs. 2.3 Complete the interface with analogue audio as required.

Element:

Element 3. Test and commission network

Performance Criteria:

Element 3. Test and commission network
Test the network topography and resources to ensure correct functioning.
Commission analogue audio components appropriately.
Correctly activate and implement all DSP system presets.


Learning Outcomes



On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to work with clients and stakeholders to set up audio systems for a varied applications.


 


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will include
In class activities
Out of class activities
Group discussion and workshops
Teacher directed group activities
Independent research and learning


Teaching Schedule

Semester 1
Week 9 Introduction to network protocols
Week 11 Introduction to network protocols

Semester 2
ClassClass content Elements
1Introduction to and history of broadcast audio technology in Australia. 1
2Microphone selection and deployment for television sound engineers. 1
3EVS networked vision/audio recording and replay systems.
The broadcast routing switcher.
Networked post-production systems. 1
4Broadcast Audio sound mixing techniques. 1
5Broadcast communications systems. 1
6Audio for sports broadcasting.
Host broadcasting and the Olympic Games/World Cup Football. 1
7Surround Sound production.
Broadcast signal transmission. 1
8Assessment and review


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will be made through knowledge tests and practical project work.


Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks in this unit are either ungraded or graded. Ungraded tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for more substantial (graded) assessment tasks.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessment.

For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.

Assessment will be made through the following:

Formative
Practical application project (on or before week 8 Semester 2

Summative
Knowledge test & practical project m due week 8 Semester 2


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

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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