Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: COMM7390C
Course Title: Edit sound
School: 515T Creative Industries
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4422 - Certificate IV in Screen and Media
Course Contact: Suzanne Thomson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8428
Course Contact Email: suzanne.thomson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 65
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None.
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to edit sound material in line with production requirements in music, screen, media, entertainment and events industries. This involves assessing the quality of source materials, preparing source materials for sound editing, using sound editing software and equipment to make edits and rectify issues with source sounds, and applying effects to enhance the final product.
The course applies to those who may work as part of a production team to edit sound material for a range of productions or work independently to edit material for their own work. Individuals work with minimal supervision and guidance, and may supervise others.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU417 Edit sound |
Element: |
1. Prepare for sound editing |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Discuss desired technical and creative outcomes of production, production procedures and timeframe with required personnel 1.2 Confirm necessary copyright releases have been obtained 1.3 Confirm sound editing software and equipment is safe, operational and suitable for editing sound according to production requirements 1.4 Prepare plan to complete sound editing work in line with production requirements and required timeframe 1.5 Obtain copies of sound sources and assess their quality against production requirements 1.6 Advise required personnel if sound sources do not meet production requirements and resolve issues within scope of own role as required |
Element: |
2. Edit complex sound sequences |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Determine extent and range of required edits by listening critically to sound sources 2.2 Edit sound sources and resolve identified problems according to desired technical and creative production outcomes using sound editing software and equipment 2.3 Use sound effects or signal processing to enhance the purpose, genre, and technical and creative outcomes of production 2.4 Incorporate sound effects and elements to meet creative and production requirements |
Element: |
3. Finalise editing operations |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Share final sound mix with required personnel and adjust as required 3.2 Save final files in required format according to production requirements 3.3 Conduct quality check of final sound mix according to production requirements and organisational procedures 3.4 Archive edited files and complete documentation as required according to organisational procedures 3.5 Confirm work environment is cleaned after use and restored to pre-editing condition 3.6 Organise sound effect library that can be used for future productions in collaboration with required personnel 3.7 Provide feedback to production team members on sound editing process as required and seek feedback on own performance 3.8 Evaluate own performance and note areas for improvement |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
This course consists of 1 Unit of Competency:
In-class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:
• lectures and/or lab work
• studio workshops
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions
• peer and teacher feedback
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
Out of class activities may include, but are not limited to:
• maintaining secure daily backups of all assessment and project data to your RMIT OneDrive account
• accessing online tutorial resources
• self directed online, library and industry research
• self directed project production work and reflection
• class excursions to events and locations outside of RMIT
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 the availability of speakers and resources.
WeekDateTopicAssessment / Learning activities| Week 1 | 12/2 |
Introduction to subject What is sound editing Software and Tools How to read a brief Introduction to Adobe Audition |
Learning Activity: Adobe Audition basics |
| Week 2 | 19/2 |
Introduction to AT1 Sound edit Briefing |
Assessment Activity: Project briefing |
| Week 3 | 26/2 |
Copyright Equipment and software check Obtain materials and assess quality |
Assessment Activity: Prepare plan for the edit |
| Week 4 | 4/3 | Critical listening Determining where edits are required Performing edits Resolving problems |
Assessment Activity: Perform edit |
| Week 5 | 11/3 |
Effects and signal processing Saving final mix Seeking feedback |
Assessment Activity: Apply effects/signal processing Share mix with others |
| Week 6 | 18/3 |
Work on project Quality checks Workstation check |
Assessment Activity: Adjust, check, archive and organise |
| Week 7 | 25/3 |
Feedback Evaluation |
Assessment Activity: Feedback and evaluation |
| Week 8 | 8/4 | Work on project Dedicated time to work on project and complete documentation |
AT1 Due |
| Week 9 | 15/4 | AT1 feedback and review Receiving feedback from teacher |
Learning Activity: Teacher feedback on AT1
|
| Week 10 | 22/4 |
Introduction to AT2 Sound edit Briefing |
Assessment Activity: Project briefing |
| Week 11 | 29/4 |
Copyright Equipment and software check Obtain materials and assess quality |
Assessment Activity: Prepare plan for the edit |
| Week 12 | 6/5 | Critical listening Determining where edits are required Performing edits Resolving problems |
Assessment Activity: Perform edit |
| Week 13 | 13/5 |
Effects and signal processing Saving final mix Seeking feedback |
Assessment Activity: Apply effects/signal processing Share mix with others |
| Week 14 | 20/5 |
Work on project Quality checks Workstation check |
Assessment Activity: Adjust, check, archive and organise |
| Week 15 | 27/5 |
Feedback Evaluation |
Assessment Activity: Feedback and evaluation |
| Week 16 | 3/6 | Work on project Dedicated time to work on project and complete documentation |
AT2 due |
| Week 17 | 10/6 | Catch Up Week |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency. To be assessed competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment 01: Sound Edit 1
You will create a final sound mix using the source material and client brief provided to you.
Due Week 8
Assessment 02: Sound Edit 2
You will create a final sound mix using the source material and client brief provided to you.
Due Week 16
Assessment in this course uses the following grades:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix for this course demonstrates the alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. These matrices are available through 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.
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