Course Title: Establish and manage production requirements and resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

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<o:p></o:p>
Phone:    (03) 9925 4268<o:p></o:p>
Email: tok.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:

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)
2.2 Correctly interpret production documentation/models to adapt these to serve practical requirements of construction or installation.
2.3 Accurately and appropriately document all decisions,
agreements and other relevant information in accordance with organisational procedures.
2.4 Develop an action plan for implementing construction or
installation incorporating all requirements in terms of labour, materials, equipment and facilities.
 

Element:

3 Source & Cost Resources

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Source and cost resource requirements as required in accordance with organisation policy and procedures.
3.2 Develop realistic expenditure estimates to meet the budget allocation.
3.3 Identify potential budget overruns and resolve and/or recommend alternatives to appropriate personnel.
3.4 Liaise with internal and/or external suppliers to acquire equipment and materials, using existing materials wherever possible.
 

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.
4.2 Allocate tasks in accordance with skill, preference, training requirements and multi-skilling considerations.
4.3 Liaise with colleagues and attend appropriate run-throughs and/or production meetings to identify any alterations that need to be made to original design specifications.
4.4 Monitor construction or installation to ensure that it meets
design specifications, budgetary constraints and timelines.
 

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.
1.2 Provide timely, accurate and correct advice on the feasibility and safety of concepts and their implementation, including suggestions of workable alternatives as required.
1.3 Accurately document details of safety and technical requirements in relation to the production concepts.
1.4 Clarify production concepts and final requirements in consultation with the appropriate personnel as required.
 


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

 

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Subject Overview, Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments.<o:p></o:p>

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Allocation to Studio Work Groups.<o:p></o:p>

Prepare for Studio Prac’s –Talent liaison for Prac exercises 3, 4 & Major Project

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Artist Liaison<o:p></o:p>


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Class 3<o:p></o:p>

Summary of Pre-Production Report requirements: Pre-Production Overview. EG’s. Commence Classwork constructing this presentation.<o:p></o:p>

Production Report Presentation Overview<o:p></o:p>

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Class 4<o:p></o:p>

Classwork constructing Pre-Production Report presentation.<o:p></o:p>

Production Report Presentation Classwork<o:p></o:p>

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Class 5<o:p></o:p>

Commence Planning Major Project: Talent Sourcing & Liaison.<o:p></o:p>

Prepare for Class 5: Valves Vs Transistors (ON-LINE CONTENT)<o:p></o:p>

Major Project.<o:p></o:p>

Production Report Presentation Classwork<o:p></o:p>


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Class 6<o:p></o:p>

Reviews of Russell O’Hamm paper from AES Journal: Production Team presentations.<o:p></o:p>

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Class 7<o:p></o:p>

Sourcing & Liaison with Artist for Major Project: Issues regarding the organisation of recording artists and the ongoing liaison required.<o:p></o:p>

Click Tracks & Metronomes: Prep of Time Keepers for Drummers<o:p></o:p>

Artist Liaison & Initial Recording session Prep<o:p></o:p>

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Class 8<o:p></o:p>

Tracking Session Overview & Prep.<o:p></o:p>

Major Project Session 1 Preparation & Checklist.<o:p></o:p>

Reference Audio Selection.<o:p></o:p>

Major Project readiness<o:p></o:p>

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Check Organisation for Major Recordings.<o:p></o:p>

Presentation of Reports: Pre-Production Plans<o:p></o:p>

Reports DUE<o:p></o:p>

On Track Check<o:p></o:p>

Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports: Pre-Production Plans<o:p></o:p>

Reports<o:p></o:p> & Techniques Discussions<o:p></o:p>

Practical Ex. 3
Commences week 10: NEVE
 

Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports: Pre-Production Plans<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Practical Ex. 4
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Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Class 15<o:p></o:p>

Presentation of Reports: Pre-Production Plans<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports.<o:p></o:p>

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Presentation of Reports: Pre-Production Plans<o:p></o:p>

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Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

•Recommended texts listed during orientation, all of which are housed in RMIT the libraries of the city campus.
•On-Line resources as recommended by teacher & other staff.
•Class notes and hand-outs from all subjects.


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

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. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course. 

Ungraded Assessments
Assssment Task 1: Practical exercise Pt. 1: Signal flow stage 1 (WK-GRP)
Supervised competency on studio signal flow. TOFT Studio (WK-GRP)
Ungraded Assessment

Assssment Task 2: Practical exercise Pt. 2: Signal flow stage 2 (WK-GRP)
Supervised competency on studio signal flow. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
Ungraded Assessment

Assssment Task 3: Practical exercise Pt. 3: 4 hour record & mix. NEVE Studio (WK-GRP)
Supervised record & mix of artist – supplied by work group.
Ungraded Assessment

Assssment Task 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)
Ungraded Assessment

Assssment Task 5: Class summary on valves Vs. transistors (WK-GRP)
Group presentation on findings from AES Journal by R. O’Hamm
Ungraded Assessment
Presented classes 9 - 16

Assssment Task 6: Submission of pre-production plan report - 1500 words (INDIVID)
Individual student pre-production plan outlining major project
Ungraded Assessment
Due: Class 9

Graded Assessment

Assssment Task 7: Completion of major recording project (WK-GRP)
• 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 20

Grading criteria for this assessment can be found on the course blackboard site.

NOTE - Assessment of this unit is integrated with the following units:
* Record Sound - VART 6073c
* Mix Recorded Music - VART 6075c
* Operate Professional Audio Equipment - VART 6071c
* Effective Workplace Relationships - EMPL 5641c

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

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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