Course Title: Perform advanced sound editing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
Course Code: VART6074C
Course Title: Perform advanced sound editing
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in 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: tok.norris@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
none
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing. This involves assessing the quality of original recorded sound against production requirements, determining the scope of the sound-editing project, preparing source materials for sound editing, editing sound in line with production requirements, and applying sound effects to enhance the final product. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Please note that course delivery will be broken into two parts; theory and practical.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUSSOU403A Perform advanced sound editing |
Element: |
1Prepare for sound editing |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Participate in pre-production meetings with relevant personnel to discuss production requirements and procedures |
Element: |
2Edit complex sound sequences |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Check the format of all sound sources, ensuring it is compatible with editing software, equipment and media output |
Element: |
3Create overall sound context |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Determine the purpose for which sound is being used in productions |
Element: |
4Finalise editing operations |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Participate in spotting sessions with relevant personnel and make adjustments to mix as required |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will achieve an understanding of the principles governing digital audio recording devices and the skills and knowledge required to perform advanced sound editing.
Details of Learning Activities
In class learning activities include, but are not limited to:
• lectures
• group discussion
• teacher directed group activities/projects
• work shopping of students’ own projects
Out of class activities include, but are not limited to:
• online research
• independent project based work
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 |
CLASS PLAN 2015: Advanced Sound Editing THEORY Component: Classes 1 ~ 8 Lecture | |||
Class 1 |
Overview of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Binary, Digital Sampling & Nyquist’s Theorem |
Introduction & Stage 1 |
1 |
Class 2 |
Anti-Alias Filters Over-sampling & Interpolation |
Stage 2 |
1 |
Class 3 |
Dithering: Word Length Reduction |
Stage 3 |
1 |
Class 4 |
Error Checking Storage, Interleaving & Retrieval |
Stage 4 |
1 |
Class 5 |
Parity, R2R Ladder |
Stage 5 |
1 |
Class 6 |
Revision |
Stage 6 |
1 |
Class 7 |
The Compact Disc for Audio, including an overview of SA-CD (Super Audio CD) & DSD (Direct Stream Digital) |
CD-DA & DSD |
1 |
Class 8 |
Written TEST: Short Answer & Multiple Choice |
Written Exam |
1 |
CLASS PLAN 2015: Advanced Sound Editing PRACTICAL: Classes 9 ~ 24 Computer Lab | |||
Class 9 |
Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Introduction to AVID Pro Tools software Constructing a Session: Tracks, Aux, Sub-Groups, & Masters. |
Introduction |
1 - 5 |
Class 10 |
Grid Alignment to Audio (Basic) |
Skill Set 1 |
1 - 5 |
Class 11 |
Grid Alignment to Audio (Intermediate) |
Skill Set 1 |
1 - 5 |
Class 12 |
Grid Alignment to Audio (Advanced) |
Skill Set 1 |
1 - 5 |
Class 13 |
Track Automation & Region Editing |
Skill Set 2 |
1 - 5 |
Class 14 |
Mixing Skills with Pro Tools software |
Skill Set 2 |
1 - 5 |
Class 15 |
Advanced Track & Plug-in Automation |
Skill Set 3 |
1 - 5 |
Class 16 |
Mixing Skills with Pro Tools |
Skill Set 3 |
1 - 5 |
Class 17 |
Delivery of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING |
Skill Set 4 |
3, 4 |
Class18 |
Assessment of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING EXAM |
Skill Set 4 |
3, 4 |
Class 19 |
Delivery of Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING |
Skill Set 5 |
1 - 4 |
Class 20 |
Implement Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING |
Skill Set 5 |
1 - 4 |
Class 21 |
ELASTIC AUDIO |
Skill Set 6 |
1 - 4 |
Class 22 |
TIME & SIGNATURES: Inserting & Deleting Time from Sessions |
Skill Set 7 |
1 - 4 |
Class 23 |
Overview & Commencement of ASE Major Project |
MAJOR PROJECT |
1 - 4 |
Class 24 |
MAJOR PROJECT |
MAJOR PROJECT |
1 - 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
For theory classes: ‘Digital audio theory study note’s and other web-based resources as presented by your teacher. |
References
Prescribed texts as presented at orientation. Internet sites like www.avid.com. |
Other Resources
You will provide:
For theory classes: A pen and notebook with chapter dividers for note taking in lectures. A Calculator is NOT required for this subject.
For practical classes: Your own studio quality headphones & external storage device (Thunderbolt or USB 2.0 or above).
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include a theory test, drum playlist editing, dialogue editing skills and a major project
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Once you have demonstrated competency, your major project will be graded (refer to myRMIT for grading rubric).
Assessment Task 1: Short answer and multiple-choice written questionnaire on the elements and underpinning technical knowledge in this unit, held in class 8.
Ungraded Assessment
Assessment Task 2: Drum Playlist Editing, held in classes 19-20
• Retrieve Recorded data from Prac. Ex. 4 Drum Recording (as part of BUSM6224C: Manage Production Requirements)
• Apply Skill Set delivered in Lab class
• Present Final Edit to Teacher for Assessment & Feedback
Ungraded Assessment
Assessment Task 3: Dialogue Editing Skills, held in classes 17-18
• Source data provided on RMIT server
• Apply Editing Skill Set delivered in Lab class
• Deliver final Dialogue audio file to Server
• Feedback & Assessment provided
Ungraded Assessment
Assessment Task 4: ASE Major Project
• See Criteria on RMIT Server
• Apply all elements of skill sets delivered in lab class
• Deliver entire project to server for assessment & feedback
Graded Assessment
Due:Class 24
(Semester 2 week 20)
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
CAG Competency Achieved-Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
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Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Cover Sheet for Submissions:
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications
Attendance:
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback:
You will receive verbal and written feedback on your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress:
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
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