Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: COMM7396C
Course Title: Compile music for soundtracks
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
Teachers:
John Phillips
Andrew Duffield
Email:
john.phillips@rmit.edu.au
andrew.duffield@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
None
Course Description
In this course you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to integrate musical elements into soundtracks for screen productions. This involves identifying and sourcing music components and synchronising them with moving image sequences.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CUASOU517 Compile music for soundtracks |
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Element: |
1. Confirm scope of soundtrack project and determine requirements |
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Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Determine production requirements, timeframe and expectations with required personnel, and confirm roles of personnel involved in project 1.2 Confirm studio arrangements and resources meet technical, musical, and work health and safety (WHS) requirements 1.3 Identify moving image sequences that require theme, incidental or other music 1.4 Obtain shot list and music components for soundtrack, and confirm copyright requirements are met 1.5 Map musical events and duration to film shots as required 1.6 Identify specific equipment and resources needed to produce required music score 1.7 Confirm that equipment and resources will be available to meet production requirements |
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Element: |
2. Compile soundtracks for moving image sequences |
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Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Establish routine for viewing, assessing and discussing shot material with director and film editor 2.2 Monitor acoustic quality of soundtrack to achieve required sound using safe work practices 2.3 Share work in progress and seek feedback from required personnel, and incorporate suggestions and ideas as required |
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Element: |
3. Synchronise music components to moving image sequences |
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Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify frame rate for video or film required to synchronise sound and images 3.2 Match music components to screen images and sequences 3.3 Modify sound quality of music components in soundtracks according to other sound elements as required 3.4 Confirm quality of music components aligns with overall production requirements and concept 3.5 Listen to timing, sequencing, sound quality and element integration, confirm soundtrack aligns with production requirements and adjust as required 3.6 Present completed soundtrack to required personnel within required timeframe in line with production requirements |
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Element: |
4. Evaluate work |
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Performance Criteria: |
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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
| Week 1 | INTRO | J&A | Introduction | Andrew | ANALYSIS | Review discussion videos | ||||
| J&A | Look at unit | |||||||||
| J&A | Discussion of schedule | |||||||||
| Andrew | Soundtracks / Analysis videos | |||||||||
| Week 2 | VIDEO IN AUDIO APPS | John | Assessment requirements | John | ANALYSIS | |||||
| John | Rubrics | |||||||||
| John | Video in Audio Apps | |||||||||
| John | Video Apps | |||||||||
| John | Demo: Video importing in Logic | |||||||||
| John | Demo: Video importing in Pro Tools | |||||||||
| Week 3 | CLIENT BRIEFS | Andrew | Lecture / Tutorial | Andrew | ANALYSIS | MINORITY REPORT | ||||
| Andrew | Spotting sessions | |||||||||
| Andrew | Client Briefs | |||||||||
| Andrew | * Tempo | |||||||||
| Andrew | * Temp Tracks | |||||||||
| Andrew | * Markers | |||||||||
| Week 4 | THE SPOTTING SESSION | Andrew | The role of the composer | Andrew | ANALYSIS | MINORITY REPORT | ||||
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| Week 5 | COMPOSING FOR FILM | John | Look @ "Seidler" process: | John | MINORITY REPORT | Demo Seidler components | ||||
| John | * Client brief / Spotting | |||||||||
| John | * Temp Tracks | |||||||||
| John | * Production / Recording | |||||||||
| John | * Delivery / Synch | |||||||||
| John | * Soundfirm | |||||||||
| Week 6 | Andrew | Andrew | MINORITY REPORT | Studio | ||||||
| Week 7 | THE SPOTTING SESSION | Andrew | Andrew | MINORITY REPORT | CHIVAS | |||||
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| Week 8 | VIDEO IMPORTING EXPORTING | Andrew | MINORITY REPORT | CHIVAS | Video Import, audio comiling & bouncing | |||||
| Week 9 |
COMPRESSION
THE PRODUCTION PROCESS |
Compression | John | CHIVAS | Saint Kilda | |||||
| Sidechaining | ||||||||||
| Production | ||||||||||
| Production strategies | ||||||||||
| Week 10 | "ALLEY" BRIEF | John | Client Brief | John | CHIVAS | ALLEY | Saint Kilda | |||
| Alley Project | ||||||||||
| Week 11 | VIDEO IN AUDIO APPS | : | Andrew | ALLEY | File transfer, OMF, Premiere Andrew's Studio | |||||
| Week 12 | PRAC WORK ON PROJECTS | Andrew | ALLEY | Andrew's Studio | ||||||
| Week 13 | PRAC WORK ON PROJECTS | Andrew | ALLEY | Andrew's Studio | ||||||
| Week 14 | PRAC WORK ON PROJECTS | Complete and review | Andrew & John | ALLEY REVIEW | REVIEW | Andrew's Studio | ||||
| "ALLEY" submissions | ||||||||||
| Week 15 | ASSESSMENT / REVIEW | Andrew | REVIEW | REVIEW | ||||||
| Week 16 | ASSESSMENT / REVIEW | Andrew |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Please refer to the Learning Management System, Canvas, for all 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: Analysis. This assessment is designed to allow you to explore the relationship between film and music in a scene, section or entire production of a commercially released film. Due by Week 3, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 2: Client Brief Plan. You are required to confirm the scope of one of your soundtrack projects and clarify its technical and musical requirements by completing the Production Requirements Planning template. Due by Week 3, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 3: Minority Report Project. You will provide music placement for a section of a film, specifically following requests outlined in a supplied client brief. Due by Week 8, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 4: Chivas Project. For this assessment you will create two of the three soundtracks required to meet the client's requirement. Due by Week 11, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 5: Alley Project. For this assessment you must upload a completed Quicktime bounce containing requested audio. Due by Week 16, Semester 1.
Assessment Task 6: Review. Completing this task allows you to demonstrate your understanding of compiling music for soundtracks. Due by Week 16, Semester 1.
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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