Course Title: Edit dialogue

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: COMM7394C

Course Title: Edit dialogue

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 

School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5410 - Diploma of Music (Sound Production)

Course Contact: Rebekha Naim

Course Contact Phone: +61399254849

Course Contact Email: rebekha.naim@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Teacher: Tok Norris

Email: tok.norris@rmit.edu.au

 

Nominal Hours: 40

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

In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to edit dialogue for different productions. This involves identifying dialogue and sound sources, cleaning up and preparing copies of dialogue and delivering master copies according to production requirements.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CUASOU418 Edit dialogue

Element:

1. Clarify project requirements

Performance Criteria:


1.1 Consult with required personnel and confirm editing requirements with reference to production documentation

1.2 Assess quality of recorded dialogue and sound sources against creative and technical production requirements

1.3 Identify dialogue and sound sources that meet production requirements in discussion with required personnel, making creative and technical adjustments as required

1.4 Establish and confirm timeline for completing dialogue and sound editing process according to production requirements

1.5 Anticipate problems that may arise during editing and develop contingency plan as required

Element:

2. Prepare to edit dialogue

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Check sound editing software and equipment is safe, operational and meets production requirements

2.2 Identify and resolve technical faults and problems according to organisational procedures

2.3 Confirm required files are accessible to required personnel

2.4 Prepare working copies of original dialogue and sound sources that meet production requirements

2.5 Complete documentation according to production requirements and organisational procedures

Element:

3. Clean up dialogue

Performance Criteria:


3.1 Advise required personnel on automated dialogue replacement requirements

3.2 Strip synchronous sound effects from dialogue as required

3.3 Clean up synchronous sounds and confirm dialogue and sound edits fit together according to production requirements

3.4 Locate alternative dialogue and sound recordings as required and determine need for re-recording according to production requirements

3.5 Oversee recording of post-sync dialogue and sound as required, confirming required personnel have copies of production documentation

3.6 Backup dialogue and sound files regularly

3.7 Discuss quality of edited material with required personnel and adjust as required

3.8 Present final edit to required personnel within production requirements and timeframe

Element:

4. Complete work operations

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Confirm track layout of final edit is legible, consistent and indicates different dialogue and sound according to production requirements

4.2 Save and deliver post-production master copy in required format, duplicating as required

4.3 Store edited materials according to production requirements and organisational procedures

4.4 Confirm work environment is cleaned after use and restored to pre-editing condition

Element:

5. Evaluate work

Performance Criteria:


5.1 Evaluate editing process in consultation with required personnel

5.2 Review technical quality of edited material against production requirements

5.3 Evaluate and document own performance outcomes 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

Learning will occur in class delivery and project work. Some external project completion will be required out of class, including:

  • class exercises 
  • analysis/critique of relevant reading material 
  • design activities or projects 
  • class presentations 
  • group discussion 
  • research 
  • independent project-based work 
  • ‘workshopping’ of student projects including peer/lecturer feedback 


Teaching Schedule

Class:

4 hours duration

Topic

Activities

Assessment

Week 1: Lab Class

Introduction to course & Skillset delivery

Skillset delivery

Dialogue Editing Skillset: Editing Techniques

 

Week 2: Lab Class

Skillset delivery

Dialogue Editing Skillset: Processing & Exporting

 

Week 3: Lab Class

Skillset delivery & Assessment Session

In Class (Sound Lab) Sessions allocated to working on Assessment 1

In Class: Assessment 1

(Non-Sync)

Week 4: Lab Class

Skillset delivery & Assessment Session

In Class (Sound Lab) Sessions allocated to working on Assessment 2

In Class: Assessment 2

(Under Sync)

Week 5: Lab Access

Assessment Submissions

No Class - Lab Access remains available

Submission of Assessment Assignments 1 & 2 Deadline

Submission Deadline for Assessments 1, 2 & 3


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Please refer to the Learning Management System, Canvas, for all the course details.

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 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

To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and once you have demonstrated competency you will also receive a result after your final assessment task.

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1: Dialogue editing non-sync. You will be provided with audio content and a production requirement brief. The aspects of edited audio are outlined in this brief, and you are required to display the editing techniques pertinent to this scope of audio editing. Task 1 is dialogue only and not synced to vision. This is representative of editing tasks for radio, broadcast, podcast and audiobooks. Due in Week 16, Semester 2.

Assessment Task 2: Dialogue editing under sync.

You are provided with audio and video content and a production requirement brief. The aspects of edited audio are outlined in this brief, and you are required to display the editing techniques pertinent to this scope of audio editing. Task 2 is dialogue synced to vision. This is representative of editing tasks for film, broadcast, television and online content. Due by Week 16, Semester 2.

Assessment Task 3: Explain synchronisation. For this assessment you are asked to answer five questions which relate to editing dialogue. Due by Week 16, Semester 2.

 

You should refer to the assessment brief which is available on myRMIT for full assessment criteria.

Results that apply to Ungraded 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


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency. These mapping documents are available through Program Administration if required.  

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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