Course Title: Specify sound systems

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: VART5745C

Course Title: Specify sound systems

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 4345
Email: steven.ward@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 35

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

No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to interpret production requirements, research and identify sound equipment components, determine the set up of sound systems, prepare sound plans and direct implementation to fulfill the requirements for sound production.

After satisfactory completion of this course you will be able to:
• Interpret production requirements
• Research and identify sound equipment components
• Prepare sound plans and production documents
• Direct the requirements for sound productions
• Use the features of digital signal processors
• Understand the requirements of an integrated sound system
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUSSOU23A Specify sound systems

Element:

1. Establish brief for sound system.
2. Produce sound plan.
3. Liase with others to implement sound plan

Performance Criteria:

Element 1 Establish brief for sound system
Performance Criteria 1. Liaise with the appropriate personnel to ascertain the requirements of the project
2. Undertake necessary research to determine options to best meet production requirements
3. Identify available budget and other resources in determining the scope of the production
4. Identify additional expertise necessary for the project as required
Element 2 Produce sound plan
Performance Criteria 1. Produce sound plan in accordance with production requirements
2. Ensure that microphone plots, sound sources, block diagrams and layout are drawn and notated as required
3. Ensure that a comprehensive equipment list is prepared
Element 3 Liaise with others to implement sound plan
Performance Criteria 1. Ensure that all parties meet their obligations, adhere to quality standards and work within project requirements
2. Monitor all work to ensure that it is completed to specifications and any changes required are negotiated, agreed with the appropriate personnel and implemented
3. Ensure that system is tuned to achieve desired result
4. Ensure that operation is plotted, tested and revised to meet performance requirements
5. Ensure that appropriate documentation is prepared and maintained as required


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course, you will be able to make informed decisions regarding the production requirements for both temporary and permanent sound system installations.


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities will consist of:
• demonstrations
• workshops
• practical exercises
• reading set texts
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.


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
1 Introduction and Installation Overview
Interpreting a Brief
Clients and the tender process
1
2 Digital Audio and sampling
Digital Audio Protocols, DSP control
Software Interfaces, Ethersound
1,2,3
3 Acoustic Modelling Software,
Technical Drawings and Design
Acoustic analysis, control and legislation
1,2,3,
4 Australian Standards,
SeppN2, Licensed venues,
Hearing Augmentation systems
1,2,3
5 Electrical Safety,
Rigging requirements, OH&S
The installation process
1,2,3
6 Time for Group Collaboration and consultation 1,2,3
7 Rehearsal and preparation for presentation 1,2,3
8 Presentation Group 1 1,2,3
9 Presentation Group 2 1,2,3
10 Presentation Group 3 1,2,3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

"The Yamaha Sound Reinforcement Handbook" 3rd Edition, Davis & Jones, Hal Leonard Publishing

“Rane Pro Audio Reference Handbook”, Rane Corporation


References

You are advised to look at the course Blackboard site for ongoing updated information.
Other resources


Other Resources

Refer Second 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

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.


You will be assessed using the following methods:

Formative Assessment
1. Technical Operation, due TBA
This task requires evidence of skills and knowledge relating to sufficiently operate a sound system
2. Multimedia presentation, due weeks 8-10
This task is a formal presentation of a sound system design to a group of peers

Summative Assessment
1. Sound System plan and design, due week 10
This is an assessment of the learner’s ability to prepare the documents required for the design, preparation and installation of an advanced sound system

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:

CHDCompetent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competent Acheived - 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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