Course Title: Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: VART6076C
Course Title: Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4197 - Certificate IV in Creative Industries
Course Contact : Adam Lovell
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4976
Course Contact Email:adam.lovell@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Simon Moro
Phone:
Email: simon.moro@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 35
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are no pre-requisites and co-requisites for this unit
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use electronic media to develop simple musical pieces
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSMCP303A Develop simple musical pieces using electronic media |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will have the knowledge and skills to develop simple pieces of music using electronic media.
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 | Pro Tools Overview Outline of semester project |
1.1 1.2 1.3 |
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| 2 | MIDI and Virtual Instrument overview | 2.1 2.5 |
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| 3 | Assesment – Simple Pro Tools session | 2.3 2.5 2.2 3.2 |
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| 4 | Logic Audio Overview | 2.5 | |
| 5 | Composition basics Developing a song |
1.4 1.5 1.6 |
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| 6 | Assessment – More complex Pro Tools session | 2.2 3.2 |
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| 7 | Work on project | 2.4 | |
| 8 | Work on project | 2.4 | |
| 9 | Work on project File formats for final delivery |
2.4 |
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| 10 | Work on project Copyright |
2.6 | |
| 11 | Present project to class | 2.7 | |
| 12 | Discuss pieces | 2.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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Other Resources
It is recommended that you bring materials to classes and productions to make notes, for example;
• An external Hard Drive (FW400 or FW800) 500GB+
• A pen and notepaper
• Additional resources will be amentioned in week 1
Overview of Assessment
Assessment of this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of ciourse content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your tasks
Assessment Tasks
*Semester Project Issued - Create Simple Music Piece (Week 1)
*Assessment - Create simple session with Pro Tools (Week 3)
*Assessment - Create more complex session with Pro Tools (Week 6)
*Semester Project Due - Create Simple Music Piece (Week 11)
80 – 100% HD High Distinction
70 – 79% DI Distinction
60 – 69% CR Credit
50 – 59% PA Pass
Under 50% NN Fail
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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