Course Title: Perform advanced sound editing
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
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: Anthony.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.
CLASS PLAN 2011: Advanced Sound Editing THEORY Component: WEEKS 1 ~ 8 Lecture |
Semester 1 |
Week | Class content | Other | Elements |
Class1 | Overview of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. |
Introduction & Stage 1 |
1 |
Class2 | Anti-Alias Filters Over-sampling & Interpolation |
Stage 2 | 1 |
Class3 | Dithering: Word Length Reduction | Stage 3 | 1 |
Class4 | Error Checking Storage, Interleaving & Retrieval |
Stage 4 | 1 |
Class5 | Parity, R2R Ladder | Stage 5 | 1 |
Class6 | Revision | Stage 6 | 1 |
Class7 | the Compact Disc for Audio, including an overview of SA-CD (Super Audio CD) & DSD (Direct Stream Digital) | CD-DA & DSD | 1 |
Class8 | Written TEST: Short Answer & Multiple Choice | Written Exam | 1 |
CLASS PLAN 2011: Advanced Sound Editing PRACTICAL: WEEKS 9 ~ 16 & SEM 2 Computer Lab |
Semester 1 |
Week | Class content | Other | Elements |
Class1 | Summary of Learning Outcomes & Assessments. Introduction to AVID Protools LE Vsn 8.x Constructing a Session: Tracks, Aux, Sub-Groups, Masters. |
Introduction | 1 - 5 |
Class2 | Grid Alignment to Audio (Basic) | Skill Set 1 | 1 - 5 |
Class3 | Grid Alignment to Audio (Intermediate) | Skill Set 1 | 1 - 5 |
Class4 | Grid Alignment to Audio (Advanced) | Skill Set 1 | 1 - 5 |
Class5 | Track Automation & Region Editing | Skill Set 2 | 1 - 5 |
Class6 | Track Automation & Region Editing | Skill Set 2 | 1 - 5 |
Class7 | Advanced Track & Plug-in Automation | Skill Set 3 | 1 - 5 |
Class8 | Advanced Track & Plug-in Automation | Skill Set 3 | 1 - 5 |
Semester 2 |
Class | Class content | Other | Elements |
Class1 | Delivery of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING | Skill Set 4 | 3, 4 |
Class2 | Assessment of Skills: DIALOGUE EDITING EXAM | Skill Set 4 | 3, 4 |
Class3 | Delivery of Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING | Skill Set 5 | 1 - 4 |
Class4 | Delivery of Skills: DRUM PLAYLIST EDITING | Skill Set 5 | 1 - 4 |
Class5 | ELASTIC AUDIO | Skill Set 6 | 1 - 4 |
Class6 | TIME & SIGNATURES: Inserting & Deleting Time from Sessions | Skill Set 7 | 1 - 4 |
Class7 | Overview & Commencement of ASE Major Project | MAJOR PROJECT | 1 - 4 |
Class8 | MAJOR PROJECT | MAJOR PROJECT | 1 - 4 |
Class9 | MAJOR PROJECT | MAJOR PROJECT | 1 - 4 |
Class10 | MAJOR PROJECT | MAJOR PROJECT | 1 - 4 |
Class11 | MAJOR PROJECT | MAJOR PROJECT | 1 - 4 |
Class12 | Compacting Files. Completion & Submission of 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 (recommend FW800 or FW400).
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks include a theory test, drum playlist editing, dialogue editing skills and a major project
Assessment Tasks
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. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessment and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard.
Formative Assessment
THEORY:
1. Short answer and multiple-choice written questionnaire on the elements and underpinning technical knowledge in this unit, held in class 8.
2. Drum Playlist Editing, held in classes 3-4, Semester 2
• 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
3. Dialogue Editing Skills, held in class 2, Semester 2
• Source data provided on RMIT server
• Apply Editing Skill Set delivered in Lab class
• Deliver final Dialogue audio file to Server
• Feedback & Assessment provided in Semester 2
Summative Assessment
4. ASE Major Project, held in classes 8-11, Semester 2
• See Criteria on RMIT Server
• Apply all elements of skill sets delivered in lab class
• Deliver entire project to server for assessment & feedback
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
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
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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