Course Title: Sound Design for Digital Media

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Sound Design for Digital Media

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
COMM2598	City Campus	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2015, Sem 2 2015, Sem 1 2016, Sem 2 2016, Sem 2 2017
COMM2598	City Campus	Undergraduate	370H Design	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2018, Sem 2 2018, Sem 1 2019, Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024
COMM2599	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Viet3 2014, Viet1 2015, Viet2 2015, Viet3 2015, Viet1 2016, Viet2 2016, Viet3 2016, Viet1 2017, Viet2 2017, Viet3 2017
COMM2599	RMIT University Vietnam	Undergraduate	370H Design	Face-to-Face	Viet1 2018, Viet2 2018, Viet3 2018, Viet1 2019, Viet2 2019, Viet3 2019, Viet1 2020, Viet2 2020, Viet3 2020, Viet1 2021, Viet2 2021, Viet3 2021, Viet1 2022, Viet2 2022, Viet3 2022, Viet1 2023, Viet2 2023, Viet3 2023, Viet2 2024, Viet3 2024
COMM2758	Melbourne transfer to Vietnam	Undergraduate	345H Media and Communication	Face-to-Face	Sem 2 2016

Course Coordinator: Darrin Verhagen

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Course Coordinator Email: darrin.verhagen@rmit.edu.au

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Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

In this course you will be introduced to the theories and practice of sound design for digital media. You will explore how audio can be synchronised with interactive and time-based media. You will analyse the abstract but powerful ways in which sound can be used to communicate emotive and narrative information and meaning. A focus of the course is application of the principles and practices of sound recording, editing, processing, mixing and synthesis, to design and produce digital audio works and soundtracks.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

You will be assessed on your development against the following Program Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyse, synthesise and reflect on the role, application and implications of digital media works in both local and international contexts. 
• Demonstrate creativity, critical thinking and innovation when identifying and solving problems in divers contexts within the discipline.
• Apply initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in your practice or future study. 

Upon the successful completion of this course you will be able to:

1) Critically analyse and evaluate the role of sound in a variety of media.
2) Use critical listening skills to evaluate your own work and that of others.
3) Apply theories and techniques of contemporary audio practice to record, synthesise and manipulate audio.
4) Analyse and respond to creative briefs to produce audio projects that communicate emotive and narrative information and meaning.
5) Create digital audio compositions and soundtracks, synchronised to linear and interactive visual media.

Overview of Learning Activities

You will be engaged in learning that involves a range of face-to-face activities such as workshops, lectures, tutorials, group and class discussion and individual research.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources that are relevant to the focus of your own learning.

There are services available to support your learning, including the University Library and Study Support services. For further information, please visit the Library page on the RMIT University website and the myRMIT student portal.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes.

You will be able to develop your work in relation to your own specific areas of interest in your professional practice.

 

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks.

 

Assessment 1 — Sound Basics (20%) Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Assessment 2 — Sound Design (45%) Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

Assessment 3 — Resonant Storytelling (35%) Linked to course learning outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

 

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies, procedures and instructions