Course Title: Create a final sound balance
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: VART6382C
Course Title: Create a final sound balance
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5349 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services
Course Contact: Rebekha Naim
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4815
Course Contact Email: svdsc.mac@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 85
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
The ability to effectively operate sound equipment is crucial to working in the live production industries.
In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about more complex audio signal flow and processing systems to achieve greater sound control and creativity. In the course you will work collaboratively with other students and an industry professional to create a final sound balance for a range of recorded and live (or simulated) productions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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CUASOU506 Create a final sound balance |
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1. Assess sound sources for simultaneous balance |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Assess compatibility of sound sources against requirements in production documentation 1.2 Discuss with relevant people creative options for achieving simultaneous balance 1.3 Propose options for meeting production requirements to relevant people |
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Element: |
2. Identify creative and artistic possibilities |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
3. Create final sound balance |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Confirm that level of the composite signal is within technical limits and required dynamic range 3.2 Confirm transitions between sound sources meet production requirements 3.3 Adapt and adjust sound balance to meet production requirements 3.4 Confirm sound balance and sound characteristics meet production requirements 3.5 Identify and rectify problems with minimum disruption to production 3.6 Work collaboratively and constructively with relevant people to ensure final sound balance meets requirements 3.7 Listen critically to final sound balance to confirm sound quality meets requirements 3.8 Clean and restore work environment to pre-use condition |
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4. Evaluate final sound balance |
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4.1 Evaluate process of creating final sound balance in consultation with relevant people 4.2 Evaluate own role, and note areas for improvement 4.3 Provide feedback to team members on their performance as required 4.4 Document evaluation outcomes according to organisational procedures |
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.\
Through the application of these skills and this knowledge, you will:
- gain a historical view of recording
- apply sound to vision
- assess sound sources for simultaneous balance
- identify creative and artistic possibilities
- synchronise sound sources
- post produce sound
- create final sound balance for various mediums
- evaluate the final sound balance
Details of Learning Activities
What you will learn in this course
The ability to effectively operate sound equipment is crucial to working in the live production industries.
In this course you will have the opportunity to learn about more complex audio signal flow and processing systems to achieve greater sound control and creativity. In the course you will work collaboratively with other students and an industry professional to create a final sound balance for a range of recorded and live (or simulated) productions.
How the course is delivered
The course is delivered in face-to-face classes.
Teaching Schedule
Course Teaching Schedule
CUASOU506 - Create a final sound balance
Semester 1 - 2020
Weekly Guide & Assessment
This course is called VART6382C Create a Final Sound Balance .
The following course for LPTS is extremely intensive and it is encouraged that all students attend weekly. The bulk of the unit aims to give you an understanding of the importance of being self-motivated, an essential prerequisite for survival in the Live Production Industry. There will be multiple areas where you can work on the diverse projects that are required for final assessment. Please be prepared for this unit by having a notebook available at all times as there are many new concepts that you will be introduced to. Not only will you be exposed to audio production via new mediums but also it is hoped that you will achieve a far broader understanding of the processes of audio that can be applied to using sound in the field of live production. You will also be required to supply USB sticks for working with throughout the semester.
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Schedule of Planned activities and assessment (Subject to change) |
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Semester 1 |
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Week 1.
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Course overview and introduction · Discussion of assessments · What is a DAW? A brief introduction. · Pro Tools introduction. · Logic Pro introduction. · Resources used and locations. · Arranging Working Groups
IN CLASS PRAC: * Download Zip file * Import files into Pro Tools * Import background thunder atmos from sourced video * Mix song with vocals muted and thunder atmos included * Bounce as 24bit / 44k WAV file |
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Week 2
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Review Week 1 Prac
Producing a radio ad: ADR / Voice Over Recording & Mixing The function of the ear canal CONSONANTS v VOWELS Sound in film Sound Design roles Balancing sound in screen media Crazy Helmet exercise
Apocalypse Now
RADIO AD WORK GROUPS: Please review and make sure you are assigned to a group. Your group is responsible for recording audio, and then you will each individually mix and submit assessments. |
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PRO TOOLS USE: Edit & Mix pages INSTERTS; - EQ - Compressor Auxes Sends =============== IN CLASS PROJECT: * Download & open supplied PRO TOOLS Session (Link Below) * Examine components (SFX & Music) - Note Bus & AUX on Music * Record Dialogue in class * (Use supplied script or your own creation) * Edit SFX & Music to suit / Edit dialogue to suit * Use Compression & EQ to bring up your recorded dialogue / Voice Over * Mix in SFX * Mix in Music * EQ Music / SFX as necessary * Mix & bounce from Pro Tools PRO TOOLS FILE
CLIENT BRIEF / SCRIPT (You may make your own instead) Actions
================== SUBMIT YOUR FINAL BOUNCES TO THIS FOLDER: ==================
RADIO AD WORK GROUPS: Please review and make sure you are assigned to a group. Your group is responsible for recording audio, and then you will each individually mix and submit assessments. |
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Week 4
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Review of ProTools: Recording into Pro Tools (Review) Importing files (Review) Auxes / Busses Audio Hardware assignment (EG internal / interface...) Bouncing - Audio & Video File formats Uploading files (See Task / Ass 1) Assessment #1 for Create a final sound balance Due Assessment may be completed in class, or outside of class in the same week for those who cannot attend. See Assessment #1 in "Assignments" for details. |
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Week 5
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Review of ProTools Sound FX / Foley / Location Sound
Plug ins: * Compressors * EQ's * Reverbs * Modulation |
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Week 6
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Review of ProTools: Sound Design basics The Ear Canal... The importance of consonants
Plug ins: * Compressors * EQ's * Reverbs * Modulation ===================== Assign recording groups for Radio Ad Commence recording groups Confirm Group bookings
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Week 7
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Assign recording groups for Radio Ad Commence recording groups Confirm Group bookings
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Week 8
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V/O Recordings |
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Week 9
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Pro Tools Radio .Ad Project edit |
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Week 10
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Pro Tools Radio Ad Project edit, mix and bounce Assessment #2 for Create a final sound balance Due |
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Week 11
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Introduction to music mixing in Pro Tools |
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Week 12
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Introduction to mixing live recordings in Pro Tools |
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Week 13
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Music Mixing Prac |
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Week 14
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Assessment 3 work |
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Week 15
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Assessment #3 for Create a final sound balance Due |
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Week 16
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Unit review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The learning Lab
www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
English for uni workshops
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/workshops/english-uni-workshops
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of your knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is ongoing throughout the course and will include a range of practical and theory components. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.
This is a Vocational Education and Training qualification and is assessed for Competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard required 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.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did not Submit for Assessment
There are three assessments in this course.
You should refer to the assessment brief which is available through Canvas for full assessment criteria
Assessment Task 1:SFX Comp Due date: 6th March 2020;
In class, you will complete a short video bounce, including (A) supplied guide video and (B) requested audio files that you will source and insert, and upload the bounced file to CANVAS.
Assessment Task 2:Radio Ad Due date: 24th April 2020;
You will produce a 30 second radio ad to broadcast standards. This project has no creative limitations except it must not be R rated. HAVE FUN WITH IT. The student will source suitable music for the ad, making sure that writer credits are clearly stated in the final submission package and write and record a voice over mixing both
Assessment Task 3:Music Mix Due date: 29th May 2020;
The aim is to create a music mix that uses common attributes found in music production. IE: Panning, Balance, Equalisation, Compression, Gates and Effects. Each student will submit 2 mixes as bounces from Pro Tools
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These matrices are available through Program Administration.
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
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.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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