Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: BUSM6224C
Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in 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
Teacher: Anthony Norris
Phone: (03) 9925 4268
Email: anthony.norris@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 45
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
In this course you will learn specific skills and requirements to successfully manage studio-based productions. Focal points are both recording & mixing.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUETEM03C Establish and manage production requirements and resources |
Element: |
1 Establish Production Requirements |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Evaluate initial production concepts and technical requirements in relation to feasibility, safety and any environmental impact. |
Element: |
2 Complete Plans for Realisation of Production |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and agree on options for realisation and execution in consultation with the appropriate personnel. (the Artist) |
Element: |
3 Source & Cost Resources |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Source and cost resource requirements as required in accordance with organisation policy and procedures. |
Element: |
4 Manage Construction or Installation |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Organise and oversee work to ensure that construction or installation is completed within constraints of timeframes, budget and available technology. |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will have achieved the skills and knowledge required to establish and manage resources and other requirements for a particular production.
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
• studio-based practical exercises & projects
Teaching Schedule
Class |
Class Content | Activity | Assessments |
Elements |
Semester 1 | ||||
Class 1 | Subject Overview, Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Opening Lecture by Teacher. |
Introduction | Practical Ex. 1 commences Semester 1, week 4: TOFT |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4
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Class 2 | Allocation to Studio Work Groups. Prepare for Studio Prac’s –Talent liaison for Prac exercises 3, 4 & Major Project (Semester 2). |
Work Groups Artist Liaison |
Practical Ex. 2 commences Semester 1, week 8: NEVE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4
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Class 3 | Summary of Pre-Production Report requirements: Pre-Production Overview. EG’s. Commence Classwork constructing this document. | Production Report Overview | Practical Ex. 3 commences Semester 1, week 12: NEVE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4
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Class 4 | Classwork constructing this document. | Production Report Classwork |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4
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Class 5 | Commence Planning Major Project: Talent Sourcing & Liaison. Prepare for Class 5: Valves Vs Transistors (ON-LINE CONTENT) |
Major Project. Class Presentation preparation. |
Practical Ex. 4 commences Semester 1, week 13: NEVE |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3
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Class 6 | Reviews of Russell O’Hamm paper from AES Journal: Production Team presentations. | Presentations | All group members required |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 7 | Sourcing & Liaison with Artist for Major Project: Issues regarding the organisation of recording artists and the ongoing liaison required. Click Tracks & Metronomes: Prep of Time Keepers for Drummers |
Artist Liaison & Initial Recording session Prep |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 8 | Tracking Session Overview & Prep. Major Project Session 1 Preparation & Checklist. Reference Audio Selection. |
Major Project readiness |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Semester 2 | ||||
Class 9 | Check Organisation for Major Recordings. Submission of Essays: Pre-Production Plans DUE. |
Reports DUE. On Track Check |
Submission of Reports. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Class 10 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 1 |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 11 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 2 |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 12 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 3 |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 13 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Production Techniques PT 4 |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 14 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions Recording & Mixing Techniques PT 1 |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 15 | Ongoing Reports from Major Recording Sessions | Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
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Class 16 | Recording & Mixing Techniques PT 3 Closing Lecture by Teacher. |
Reports & Techniques |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Element 2 Element 3 Element 4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
•Recommended texts listed during orientation, all of which are housed in RMIT the libraries of the city campus. |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
You will provide:
• Your own Studio quality Headphones & External Storage device (recommend FW800, Thunderbolt, USB or eSATA).
• Artists for all studio recordings incl. prac’ ex. 3 solo or duo & ex. 4 Drummer.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include various practical exercises in groups on signal flow, analogue recording, record and mixing, drum kit recording, a class presentation on valves and transistors, a pre-production essay and a major recording essay.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course..
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 the 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.
Formative Assessment
1. Practical exercise Pt. 1: Signal flow stage 1 (WK-GRP)
Supervised competency on studio signal flow. TOFT Studio (WK-GRP)
2. Practical exercise Pt. 2: Signal flow stage 2 (WK-GRP)
Supervised competency on studio signal flow. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
3. Practical exercise Pt. 3: 4 hour record & mix. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
Supervised record & mix of artist – supplied by work group.
4. Practical exercise Pt. 4: Drum kit recording. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
Supervised Recording of drum kit – Drummer supplied by work group. DATA to be archived for ASE playlist editing (SEM 2)
5. Class summary on valves Vs. transistors (WK-GRP)
Group presentation on findings from AES Journal by R. O’Hamm
6. Submission of pre-production plan report - 1500 words (INDIVID)
Individual student pre-production plan outlining major project
Criteria provided mid-Semester 1, due week 1 Semester 2.
Summative Assessment
Completion of major recording project (WK-GRP)
(SEMESTER 2)
• 40 hours of studio 1 sessions to record & mix 3 songs
• Must include vocals & drums
Submission of Show-reel CD-R (INDIVID):
• Stereo Mix of 1 outstanding song from 3 recorded by WK-GRP: Minimum -3dB FS Headroom, NON-Mastered 16bit @ 44.1kHz WAV or AIF audio source.
• ASE Major Project – Stereo Bounce
• MIDI Project Stereo Bounce, OPAE Radio Ad
• External projects completed during study
• Presentation of CD-R is assessed on: Track Info, Artist Info, Work-Group members, Clearly Printed Labelling on RMIT label template in Jewel Case.
• Due Week 16 of Semester 2
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
CA Competent Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are
available through the course contact in Program administration
Other Information
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. 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 students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes 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. Student progress policy
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. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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