Course Title: Mix live audio
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: VART6072C
Course Title: Mix live audio
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5231 - Diploma of Audiovisual Technology
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: Steven Ward
Phone: (03) 9925 4206
Email: steven.ward@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 140
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
The purpose of this course is to provide you with skills and knowledge required to mix audio for live performance.
After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
• Identify the various components of a concert sound system
• Understand the advanced features of dynamics, EQ and system management
• Understand the technical requirements of a sound system relating to amplifiers, speakers, power and impedance.
• Become familiar with modern DSP use and digital mixing consoles
• Understand the role of cross-overs and filters in multi band speaker systems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUESOU04C Mix live audio |
Element: |
1Tune and balance audio equipment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Power up equipment and ensure it is in working order |
Element: |
2Mix audio sources |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Mix audio to produce the required audio level and tonal balance in accordance with production requirements |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to make informed decisions regarding the setup and tuning of a sound system and have the ability to perform a live mix.
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of
• demonstrations
• workshops
• practical exercises
• reading set texts
• mixing at live performances
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
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 |
Planned Class Activities | Elements |
Class 1 | • Basic Principles • Relevant OH&S Practices • Audio Mixing Consoles • Mixing Theory • Dynamics Processing • Effects Processing |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 2 | • Stage setups for live entertainment • Stage monitors and auxiliary sends • Graphic EQ and feedback suppression • RTA and time alignment |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 3 | • Cross over Networks |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 4 | • Amplifiers • Loudspeakers • Speaker management • Impedance and power calculations • Concert Sound Systems |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 5 | Kaleide Practical Session - Sound checks |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 6 | Kaleide Practical Session - Tech Rehearsal |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 7 | Kaleide Practical Session - Dress rehearsal |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Class 8 | Kaleide Practical Session - Performance |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7
Element 2 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
"The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook" 3rd Edition, Davis & Jones, Hal Leonard Publishing |
References
You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information. |
Other Resources
Refer First Year Book and Materials List
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of underpinning theory knowledge.
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. 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
1. Channel List Assignment due in Class #5
This task requires evidence of skills and knowledge relating to effective communication and planning of a live event.
2. Creation of an online bliog relating to your experiences with live sound at events or in the industry. This can be as a technician, perfromer or punter.
This task serves as a revision of the material learned during the course.
3. Completion of Two Live Mixes (TBA)
A minimum of two live mixes need to be performed in order to gain competency for this unit.
Summative Assessment
1. Setup, alignment and performance of a live mix, to be conducted in classes 7-10.
This is an assessment of the learner’s ability to apply a variety of skills and knowledge relating to production requirements, tuning of a sound system and ability to perform a live mix.
For further details on the assessments and information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this course 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
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.
Other Information
1. This course requires students to observe OH&S procedures at all times including manual handling and working within prescribed noise limits.
2. Further study is to be undertaken outside scheduled class time for on site and event based mixing exercises. Further information will be detailed during classes.
3. You will be required to complete a minimum of two (2) live mixes outside of schedukled class time. Part of the ongoing assessment also requires you to complete a blog and also comment on fellow class memebers live sound topics as part of a fomative assessment task.
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 theory and practical training and assessment sessions, including individual and group practical exercises. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to achieve competency in this unit.
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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