Course Title: Produce sound recordings

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2020

Course Code: VART6417C

Course Title: Produce sound recordings

School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5384 - Diploma of Digital Media Technologies

Course Contact: Nat Bates

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 3326

Course Contact Email: nat.bates@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mark Johnson

mark.johnson3@rmit.edu.au

ph: 9925 4815 

Nominal Hours: 100

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge required to plan, organise and produce audio recordings.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	CUASOU504 Produce sound recordings
Element:	1. Confirm concept for recording project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Use knowledge of commercial trends, market niches, new styles and artists to develop the vision and concept for a recording project 1.2 Discuss and confirm vision and concepts with relevant people, and achieve consensus on project outcomes 1.3 Establish and discuss production requirements for recording project with relevant people 1.4 Research copyright requirements to confirm project process and outcomes will comply with legislation
Element:	2. Confirm arrangements for recording project
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm repertoire, artists, project outcomes and operational details with relevant people 2.2 Confirm project outcomes can be achieved within time and budget constraints 2.3 Plan and agree on communication processes and recording schedule with relevant people 2.4 Draw up and distribute rehearsal and recording schedules to relevant people 2.5 Discuss and confirm appropriate recording locations with relevant people
Element:	3. Coordinate and conduct sound recording sessions
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Confirm that sessions are scheduled to allow adequate rehearsal and sound testing prior to main recording sessions 3.2 Confirm recording location, sound equipment and recording format meet production and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 3.3 Assess the acoustic characteristics of the recording location, and provide feedback on instrument/voice placement and settings to relevant people 3.4 Provide balanced, constructive and supportive feedback to artists, to ensure that performance meets project expectations 3.5 Recognise and consider individual perspectives, and negotiate acceptable outcomes to conflicts as required 3.6 Monitor and adjust recording to produce a final product that meets required project outcomes
Element:	4. Evaluate recording process and product
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Use appropriate techniques to evaluate the recording process and completed product 4.2 Seek feedback and opinions from relevant people, and document results of evaluation 4.3 Evaluate own role in the recording process, and note areas for improvement 4.4 Use evaluation results to improve future practice

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will have the ability to:

• develop creative sound concepts for recording projects
• work creatively, collaboratively and constructively with others to produce at least two sound recordings for distribution
• adjust recordings to achieve project outcomes
• document the evaluation of the recording process, outcomes and own role
• describe the production requirements that may impact decisions about recording projects
• explain the legislative requirements that relate to sound recording
• explain how different recording and performance environments affect sound, and what adjustments can be made to produce required sound recordings
• explain the sound equipment required for a range of recording situations
• describe techniques for evaluating the quality of a sound recording
• explain the issues and challenges that typically arise when producing sound recordings, and how to address them.

Details of Learning Activities

This course consists of 2 Units of Competency that are clustered together for delivery and assessment. The other unit of competency in this clustered course is: ICTICT515 COSC7385c Verify client business requirements.

In class learning activities may include, but are not limited to:

• lectures and/or lab work
• teacher directed group activities and projects
• concept development of group and individual projects
• group discussions and class presentations
• peer and teacher feedback
• WIP (work in progress) reviews
• 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 Google Drive 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 availability of speakers and resources.

WeekTopicAssessment 

Week 1	Atmos + music class exercise
Week 2	Foley + voice class exercise
Week 3	Editing + mixing class exercise
Week 4	AT1 intro Client relations
Week 5	Sound storyboarding Client approval
Week 6	Sound production for animation Time to do AT1
Week 7	Sound production for animation Time to do AT1	AT1 Sound for animation + report
Week 8	AT2 feedback Research trends, copyright and client needs
Week 9	How to pitch
Week 10	Time to do AT2	AT2 Pitch audiobook to client + report
Week 11	Audiobook sound production
Week 12	AT3 WIP (work in progress review) Audiobook sound production
Week 13	AT3 WIP stragglers project closure
Week 14	time to complete AT3	AT3 Produce audiobook + report
Week 15	AT3 feedback Review and evaluation
Week 16	Review and evaluation
Week 17	Review and evaluation

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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 is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, practical project work and through the application of learned skills.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment for this course is competency based. To show competency, you must complete all assessments to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback from the teacher at the conclusion of each assessment task.

Late assessment submissions, or submissions that do not reach the required standard may be assessed as Not Satisfactory (NS). You will receive feedback on your assessment through Canvas and resubmission instructions via email. You must resubmit within two weeks of this notification. You may re-submit an assessment task only once. Please refer to the assessment brief or rubric for full assessment criteria. All assessment documents are available on the course Canvas page through MyRMIT.

AT1 - Sound for animation + report
For this assessment you will produce sound recordings for an animation. You will form and lead a project team of three (3) people that will consist of yourself (recording supervisor) and two others (foley/voice artist and recording assistant). You will work with a client (your teacher) to define the project and develop documents.
Due week 7.

AT2 - Pitch audiobook to client + report
For this assessment you will research an audiobook and pitch a proposal to a client. You will develop a business relationship with your client and gather information from them and a team of staff, that you will lead in the next assignment that involves producing the audiobook.
Due week 10.

AT3 - Produce audiobook + report
For this assessment you will produce sound recordings for the audiobook that was signed off by the client for previous assessment. You will form and lead a project team of three (3) people that will consist of yourself (recording supervisor) and two others (voice artist and recording assistant). You will work with a client (your teacher) to complete evaluation documentation.
Due week 14.

Graded 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 alignment of assessment tasks with the unit of competency. It can be found on the Canvas course page through myRmit, or from your teacher.

Other Information

Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters.

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises. You are strongly advised to 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.

Assessment Feedback:
You will receive spoken and written feedback on all your work. Where relevant, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.

Academic Progress:Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy designed to assist you in achieving your learning potential.

Adjustments to Assessment
If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment satisfactorily by the due date, you can choose to apply for an adjustment to your assessment. RMIT University offers a range of adjustments designed to support you in your studies, including an extension of time to complete the 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.

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.
Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) RCC applies only if you have previously successfully demonstrated competence in a unit of competency, and now require to be reassessed to ensure that the competence is being maintained.

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer, RPL, or RCC for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.

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