Course Title: Implement sound designs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: VART6067C
Course Title: Implement sound designs
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
Tim Johnston
timothy.johnston@rmit.edu.au
9925 4325
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
IMPLEMENT SOUND DESIGN assesses the skills and knowledge involved in providing Sound Design & final sound balance for Screen productions. The unit also looks at a candidate’s ability to effectively work with a client’s requirements in a timely fashion.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement sound designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU503A Implement sound designs |
Element: |
Element 1. Confirm sound-design specifications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
Element 2. Oversee the sound-production process |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
Element 3. Finalise operations |
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, and be able to address the needs of clients in this area.
Details of Learning Activities
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
Teaching Schedule
Week | Class content | Elements | |
1 | Course outline/structure Detailing of assessment and explanation of Assignments to be undertaken. Audio for Media exploration. Analysis of key elements, and genres involved within production of audio for commercials. Aspects include music compositions (jingles), Voice Overs, Foley, and SFX . Student research and acquisition of commercial examples. |
Lecture | 1 |
2 |
Production Studio Analysis. Breakdown of studio Voice Over editing/ signal processing chain. |
Lecture | 1 |
3 | Synchronization-TV/Film formats. Analysis of timecode formats, frame rates, clock reference, and synch setups of various industry standard equipment. STUDIO 1 or 2 demonstration Student presentation and class discussion of researched examples |
Lecture | 1 |
4 | Practical demonstration and familiarisation of Studio/Lab Equipment. Integration of audio and video within Pro Tools/ Logic Audio. Quicktime movies, spot mode, playlists and loop record. Student presentation and class discussion of researched examples |
Lecture Prac Work |
1, 2 |
5 | Breakdown of all parties involved in the production from original idea to final release. Scheduling of resources and available time for Assignments. TEST |
Lecture | 1 |
6 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | Prac Work | 2 |
7 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | Prac Work | 2 |
8 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | Prac Work | 2 |
9 | Practical sessions for Assignment 1 | Prac Work | 2 |
10 | Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 1 | Lecture | 3 |
11 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | Prac Work | 2 |
12 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | Prac Work | 2 |
13 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | Prac Work | 2 |
14 | Practical sessions for Assignment 2 | Prac Work | 2 |
15 | Class Presentation/Discussion of Assignment 2 |
Lecture | 3 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
A set of web based resource links are provided below for this course. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
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
High quality headphones
Overview of Assessment
Course assessment tasks will include class based practical exercises and project work undertaken in the computer lab and recording studios 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.
Formative Assessment:
1. Class presentation – examples of commercials– Weeks 2-6
2. Voice over editing/playlisting/loop recording - Week 2
3. Synchronisation exercise – Quicktime “spot” to timecode position - Week 4
4. Synchronisation test - Week 5
Summative Assessment:
5. Practical Assignment 1- Radio Commercial – Design all audio
elements for a 30 sec radio commercial. Due: Week 9
6. Practical Assignment 2 – TV commercial – Design all audio
elements for a 60sec tv commercial - Due: Week 14
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
Grades which apply to courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment (not graded)
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
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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